Ancona, Italy

Situated in the center of Italy, Ancona is both a major travel hub of the country and a highly-frequented tourist destination. Ancona is both a province and a city, and more noticeable than the hotels and restaurants are the vineyards and cattle ranches that adorn the landscape. Ancona is a peaceful place where the only incessant noises are those emanating from the kitchen of the corner bistro; if traffic exists it is only the cause of an influx of vacationers from neighboring and/or foreign cities. Architecture is one of the citys strong points, and the clean air passing through the city streets in gentle breezes is ever so welcome. Take a long stroll down a sandy beach at dawn and watch the water sparkle while you pop open a bottle chardonnay or merlot made just miles away, then spend the day getting lost in the medieval structures of the old town and the suburbs. Visit Ancona for an experience in the heart of Italy that youll never forget. Book your flight today!

When to go

Because Ancona has a wonderful spot in the center of Italy, touching the calm waters of the Adriatic, the city and outer-lying region are bathed with beautiful weather for much of the year. Summer nights may not be as warm as one would wish, nor are winter days as white as many hope, but Ancona nevertheless stands as a well-balanced year-round destination. Visit the city between May and September and see it at its liveliest. Youll get the chance to interact with a multitude of fellow travelers from around the world as well as local inhabitants. Beware of travel to Ancona in August, however: youll see many shops and restaurants closed as many city dwellers depart for /their/ annual vacations.

Getting there and around

Ancona Falconara Airport, despite its diminished status next to those of Rome and Florence, receives quite a bit of traffic for both national and international travel. Visitors will be surprised to find that direct connections to the city from European and UK locations are quite common, and only those arriving from North American and Asia nations will have to make a brief stay in one of Italys more common destinations. After youve completed your arrival procedures you can make your way to the bus terminal or taxi rank for a ride into town. Direct transportation to Anconas neighboring cities is available if you feel like defying convention.

Getting around Ancona is simple enough. Personal vehicles are the most common type of automobile on the roadways, with buses following at a close second. Taxis are usually called for, and are most-often utilized for jaunts to destinations out of town.

Attractions

Anconas old town is a wonderful area situated around the hill of Colle Guasco. From the old town youll get a chance at some of the best views in Ancona, where you can watch the activity along the port or scout for some relics among the avenues. San Ciriaco Cathedral is the old towns most noticeable feature, and visitors will enjoy both the ins and outs of the structure. Also, the Archaeological Museum is in the area as are the ruins of a Roman amphitheatre.