Ancona - Shore Excursion Cruises

Ancona

Ancona is a port on the Adriatic coast of central Italy.

The appearance of the town has changed a lot since World War 2 due to bomb damage and subsequent earthquakes. Despite this, it still houses monuments of interest such as the Cathedral. 

Built on two hills that form an amphitheatre around the harbour, it was settled in the 4thC BC by Greek colonists from Syracuse.

Later, the Romans exploited its sheltered anchorage and in 115 AD, under the Emperor Trajan, the present harbour walls were raised; the stately ceremonial marble arch standing forlornly at the end of the docks marks his achievement.