Ancona Italy: What to Do

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What to do in Ancona Italy

Here are some suggestions about what to do in Ancona Italy according to the amount of time at your disposal and your inclinations.

If you have a couple of hours to spend in Ancona Italy

For the sea food lover: from the Ancona port entrance go up corso Garibaldi, follow Via degli Orefici at your left, have a look and maybe sit for a beer or ice cream at Piazza Plebiscito, go back to corso Garibaldi and continue to the �tredici cannelle�: it�s a row of fountains, at the side of them there is a sea food stall, have oysters with white wine or try the local �raguse in porchetta�, delicious sea snails spiced with fennel. Taking the corso again you reach the market area and can enjoy a little shopping. For lunch or dinner try ristorante Cardeto. San Ciriaco Ancona

For the art enthusiasts: from the port, go up corso Stamira, turn left on via Pizzecolli, at n 17 you�ll find the Ancona Pinacoteca, an impressive collection of ancient paintings. Next to the Pinacoteca is the Archaeological Museum. Following via Pizzecolli you�ll get to the top of the hill with the Romanesque church of San Ciriaco. To go back, follow via Giovanni XXIII, at the lungomare Vanvitelli you�ll see on your left Santa Maria della Piazza, a jewel of Romanesque architecture.

Tactile Museum This unusual museum gives a hands on approach to art. Designed for the visually impaired, this collection offers a unique experience to anyone interested in a non visual knowledge of art and architecture.

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If you have a full day

During the summer you can take a double decker bus to the Riviera del Conero. It offers the stop and go choice so you can get off wherever you like and then catch the next bus. Two itineraries are available: Linea Azzurra (blue line) and Linea Verde (green line). The Linea Azzurra departs from the cruise terminal at the port, goes through Ancona, reaches Portonovo, Sirolo, Numana, Marcelli and back.

The Linea Verde leaves from Portonovo, reaches Loreto and back.

Each route takes about two hours, the ticket costs 10 euros and you can buy it on board. For 15 euros the bus trip can be combined with a boat that takes you from Portonovo to Numana.

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