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Why a Frecce Tricolori Jet Guards the Gates of Loreto?
According to legend, the Holy House of Mary was transported from Nazareth to Loreto by angels in the 13th century. This “flight” across the seas led Pope Benedict XV to officially declare the Our Lady of Loreto the patron saint of all aviators in 1920. In the early 2000s, to celebrate the deep bond between…
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Exploring the Archaeological Museum of Numana
The Antiquarium Statale of Numana is located in the old town. The museum collects materials from the Picene necropolis of Sirolo-Numana, one of the most important burial sites of the Adriatic Iron Age. The exhibition includes grave goods from richly furnished tombs, such as weapons, bronze ornaments, pottery, and personal items. These objects help reconstruct…
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San Francesco alle Scale: Ancona’s Monumental Stairway Church
As part of our Ancona Walking Tour, we visited San Francesco alle Scale, beautifully set at the top of a staircase in the old town. San Francesco alle Scale is a remarkable example of Gothic architecture, as proven by its elegant Venetian-Gothic portal. A distinctive element of San Francesco alle Scale is its unique location.…
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Roman Ancona: the Amphitheatre and Its Legacy
As the Ancona Walking Tour makes its way through the old city, the remnants of the Roman city slowly emerge before our eyes. Roman Ancona grew as a key Adriatic port, connecting Italy with the eastern Mediterranean. Its prosperity emerges in the remains scattered across the city, such as the Arch of Trajan, the mosaics…