Ancona Airport
NH Ancona is 6.89 mile(s) from Ancona Airport
(AOI) Ancona airport serves the mid-Adriatic coast.
Basilica of the Madonna of Loreto
NH Ancona is 13.17 mile(s) from Basilica of the Madonna of Loreto
The Basilica of the Madonna of Loreto is one of the most famous pilgrimage spots in the world.
Rossini's House
NH Ancona is 35.94 mile(s) from Rossini's House
Rossiniâs House in Pesaro is now a museum dedicated to the Italian composer who lived there for some years after his birth. The museum is divided into 2 sections detailing the lives of some of the famous actors to have performed in Puccini operas and the life of Gioachino Rossini himself. On the ground floor there is a big screen playing past performances at Pesaroâs Rossini Opera Festival and during August there are also exhibitions relating to the festival.
Museo Oliveriano
NH Ancona is 36.04 mile(s) from Museo Oliveriano
The Museo Oliveriano is Pesaro's archeological museum and houses aninteresting collection of Iron Age and Roman exhibits.
Rocca Roveresca
NH Ancona is 15.89 mile(s) from Rocca Roveresca
The square Rocca Roveresca in Senigallia is a medieval castle with a large circular tower on each corner. The castle is made up of two sections: a central residential area and the defensive outer walls. Originally built for Giovanni delle Rovere, son-in-law of Federico da Montefeltro, the residential area boasts a fine spiral staircase made of stone and a lovely courtyard. There are also some gloomy prisons located under the main part of the castle. Climb one of the defensive towers for an excellent view over Senigallia and the Adriatic coast.
Pinacoteca Comunale, Ancona
NH Ancona is 0.43 mile(s) from Pinacoteca Comunale, Ancona
Ancona's Pinacoteca Comunale (art gallery) is located in Palazzo Bosdari and houses over 100 works by 14th-19th century artists from the Marche and Veneto regions, including Titian and Andrea del Sarto. The top floor of the museum is occupied by the Gallery of Modern Art which contains a large number of works by the late Francesco Podesti and various other contemporary Italian artists.
Ancona Archeological Museum
NH Ancona is 0.58 mile(s) from Ancona Archeological Museum
Ancona was an important Roman port and the excellent Archeological Museum houses many Roman artefacts, including bronze statues and two Roman beds decorated with ivory. Located in Palazzo Ferretti the museum recounts the history of the Marche region from the Paleolithic era to the late Middle Ages and boasts an interesting collection of bronze age weapons, gold necklaces, Greek vases and Etruscan finds.
Ancona Cathedral
NH Ancona is 0.65 mile(s) from Ancona Cathedral
Attractive Ancona Cathedral stands on the Guasco hill overlooking the city's port and offers amazing views of Ancona and the Adriatic coast. The wooden roof of the 11th century Cathedral is actually in the shape of an upside-down boat and its most obvious feature is the 12-sided cupola. The Cathedral is actually built on the site of an ancient temple dedicated to Venus and you can still see some of the ruins underneath the church.
Parco Zoo Falconara
NH Ancona is 5.05 mile(s) from Parco Zoo Falconara
The Parco Zoo Falconara is home to a large number of mammals, reptiles and birds. After having a look at the camels, giraffes, hippos, lions, black panthers e Siberian tigers you can move to the bird sanctuary where you will find cranes, pelicans, ostriches and even an ibis. The small reptile house is home to a python and some tortoises and iguanas. The park also has a large picnic area, a café and a games room to complete a great day out.