Ancona

Although Ancona is not the first destination that comes to mind when thinking of the Adriatic Riviera, the capital of the Marche Region is a multi-faceted city with its millenary history and its seaside resorts. Ancona is in fact a city of art with over 2400 years behind it, founded by the Greeks from Syracuse to take advantage of the natural harbor offered by its gulf in the shape of an "elbow" (ankòn in Greek means precisely "elbow"). Few churches in Italy can boast a more scenic location than the fabulous Cathedral of Ancona: the picturesque cathedral is located on top of Colle Guasco, the ancient Acropolis of the city, from which it dominates the whole city and the Gulf, while the departing ships move away beyond the horizon. Ancona is a destination chosen by thousands of tourists also because of its position; in a single day, in fact, it is possible to reach cities such as Macerata and Recanati or journey into Umbria, San Marino and along the coast of Romagna.