Ancona district, Marche, Italy

Places to visit near Ancona

Ancona is a town in Ancona district, Marche, Italy, home to about 89,994 people. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit — 29 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 11 museums and 9 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi (1 km), Forte Scrima (2 km) and Museo Tattile Statale Omero (3 km).

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Ancona, Marche
Ancona, Ancona district, Marche, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ancona at a glance

Location
Ancona district, Marche, Italy
Population
about 89,994
Coordinates
43.5942° N, 13.5034° E
Places within 50 km
101 (54 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Ancona

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Forts & heritage near Ancona

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ancona. The closest is Forte Scrima (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ancona

51 churches within 100 km of Ancona. The closest is Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ancona

25 museums within 100 km of Ancona. The closest is Museo Tattile Statale Omero (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Ancona

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ancona. The closest is Faro di Ancona (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ancona

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ancona. The closest is Colle Astagno (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ancona

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ancona. The closest is Parco del Cardeto "Franco Scataglini" (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ancona

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ancona
  2. 1 km Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi · church, Ancona
  3. 2 km Monumento Alla Resistenza · heritage site, Ancona
  4. 1 km Chiesa del Santissimo Sacramento · church, Ancona
  5. 1 km Museo Tattile Statale Omero · museum, Ancona
  6. 2 km Forte Scrima · heritage site, Ancona
  7. 2 km Back to Ancona

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How to reach Ancona

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ancona by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2955Forte Scrima (2 km)
    Churches2551Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi (1 km)
    Museums1125Museo Tattile Statale Omero (3 km)
    Beaches & coast916Faro di Ancona (4 km)
    Other attractions1313Mole Vanvitelliana (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints46Colle Astagno (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Parco del Cardeto "Franco Scataglini" (4 km)
    Caves45Passetto Caves (4 km)
    Parks44Parco Belvedere di Posatora (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lago di Fiastra (83 km)

    Ancona: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ancona?

    Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi (church, about 1 km), Forte Scrima (heritage site, about 2 km), Museo Tattile Statale Omero (museum, about 3 km), Monumento Alla Resistenza (heritage site, about 3 km), Chiesa del Santissimo Sacramento (church, about 3 km), Forte Garibaldi (heritage site, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ancona?

    101 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 11 museums, 9 beaches & coast, 13 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ancona?

    Forte Scrima, about 2 km by road; Cittadella (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ancona?

    Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi, about 1 km by road; Chiesetta di Legno (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ancona?

    Museo Tattile Statale Omero, about 3 km by road; Sala Museale Contrammiraglio Guglielmo Marconi (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ancona?

    Start in Ancona, visit Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi, then Monumento Alla Resistenza, then Chiesa del Santissimo Sacramento, then Museo Tattile Statale Omero, then Forte Scrima, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ancona?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Ancona

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ancona’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ancona on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.