Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Ancona, Italy
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1.9 km
84 m
Experience Ancona in Italy in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in AnconaIndividual Sights in AnconaSight 1: Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
The church of San Giovanni Battista is a church in Ancona, Italy, located in the district of Capodimonte.
Sight 2: Sinagoghe di Ancona
The two synagogues of Ancona, the Levantine and the Italian, are housed in a single building in Via Astagno, in the heart of the ancient ghetto.
Sight 3: Fontana dei Cavalli
The fountain of the Sea Horses, or of the Four Horses, or even of the Horses; it was built in Baroque style to a design by Scipione Daretti in 1758, with sculptures by Gioacchino Varlè. It is located in front of the Palazzo dell'Orologio in Piazza Roma in Ancona, in the Marche region.
Sight 4: Ex Chiesa di Sant'Agostino
The former church of Sant'Agostino is located in Ancona. The building, originally from the fourteenth century, was completely renovated in the seventeenth century by Luigi Vanvitelli. In the first years after the unification of Italy, it was used as a barracks and profoundly transformed. For its artistic value, the richly carved portal, a fifteenth-century work by Giorgio da Šibenik, was spared; Gothic and Renaissance art are harmoniously blended in it, as is typical of the Adriatic Renaissance.
Sight 5: Porta Pia
Porta Pia is an ancient monumental gateway to the city of Ancona designed by the architect Filippo Marchionni.
Sight 6: Museo Tattile Statale Omero
The Omero State Tactile Museum is a tactile museum located in Ancona, in the Marche region. The institute introduces art through touch, giving visitors the chance to see with their hands. Created to promote the integration of people with visual impairments, it is a space accessible to all.
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