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Ancona

Italy · Marche

Ancona is a city and a seaport in the Marche region of central Italy. The city of Ancona has an estimated population of around 99,469 as of 2025. Ancona is the capital of the homonymous province and of the region. The city is located 280 km (170 mi) northeast of Rome, on the Adriatic Sea, between the slopes of the two extremities of the promontory of Monte Conero, Monte Astagno, and Monte Guasco. The hilly nature around Ancona is a strong contrast to the flatter coastline in areas further north.

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Things to do in Ancona

Skip the line Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peters Tour · 3 h · from $20.55 · 4.7/5 (3,631 reviews)
Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter Basilica Tour with Dome Lift · 4 h · from $135.87 · 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica Tour · 2 h 40 min · from $84.49 · 3.5/5 (8 reviews)
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour · 2 h 40 min · from $84.49 · 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
Small Group Pasta and Tiramisu at Local Home in Fabriano · 3 h · from $147.28
Wine Tour and Tasting at Le Marche's Oldest Wine Estate · 1 h · from $36.54 · 4.4/5 (52 reviews)

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