Ancona is a city and seaport on the Adriatic Sea in central Italy, and it is the capital of both the Province of Ancona and the Marche region.

Quick Scoop: Where is Ancona?

  • Ancona lies on Italy’s eastern coast, facing the Adriatic Sea.
  • It is in the Marche region, where it serves as the regional capital and the capital of the Province of Ancona.
  • The city is about 280 km northeast of Rome, on a promontory formed by Monte Conero and nearby hills, which shelter its harbor.
  • Its coastal position has made it an important port city for passengers, freight, and fishing in the northern Adriatic.

Think of Ancona as one of Italy’s key eastern “gateways,” a hill-backed port city looking out across the Adriatic toward countries like Croatia and Greece.

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