Tag: piazza stracca
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The Palazzo degli Anziani and Ancona’s Civic Power
The Palazzo degli Anziani rises before the waterfront, a quiet witness to the city’s golden age as a maritime republic in the Middle Ages. From here, the Ancona Walking Tour ascends toward the old city, following ancient Greek steps framed by medieval architecture. The urban landscapes unfolds layer by layer as we climb. As we…
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Columns Mirroring the Sea: Vanvitelli’s Chiesa del Gesù
When the Ancona Walking Tour reaches Piazza Stracca, once the heart of the city’s government, we observe the Chiesa del Gesù rising in front of the Palazzo degli Anziani. Designed by Luigi Vanvitelli, the graceful curved façade reflects the shape of the gulf. From the top of the church steps, a beautiful view opens over…