Ancona is one attractive seaport located in Marche, at the heart of Italy. It is the capital in the region and also home to some of the greatest tourist attractions Italy has to offer. The main airport serving the area is Ancona Falconara which is about 12km from the main city. At the airport, you can book a comfortable and convenient car hire that will take you to the main town’s attractions.
To car hire, you can either book one online or get one at the airport once you arrive. Payments can also be made online or at the airport once you pick the car. Vehicles vary from simple salon cars to shuttles which are well serviced to take you round the city as well as its environs. Some of the factors to consider while hiring a car include mileage, sitting capacity, extra charges like credit card fees, insurance cover and if you can get a hiring discount.
Attractions in Ancona
Once you have your car hire with you, it’s about time you went around this great city hunting for tourists spots. Here are some places you should add on your to do list once you are in Ancona.
- Arch of Trajan- a beautiful marble edifice known to be one of the prettiest in Marche province. This monument stands 18meters high overlooking the great harbor of Ancona. It used to have beautiful bronze linings which accentuated the marble walls. Along the archways are great columns designed by a fuse of both Roman and Greek architecture.
- Episcopal Palace- this is the resting place of Pop Pius, the second, who was laid to rest in 1464
- Palazzo Del Commune- translated as the Palace of elders in English. This is a highly regarded structure that was designed by the great Margaritone d’Arezzo.
- Calamo Fountain- do you have that one person you wish to spend the rest of your life with? Make that wish at this fountain, drink the water in all the streams and who knows, your wish could come true!
- Wine Tasting- well if you aren’t awed by a maginificent edifice or thrilled by an amazing cultural dance, then you should have your tongue tantalized by the great wines of Ancona town. You will wade through a maze of wine cellars with a guide by your side explaining to you the details of the place. Then later you will be treated to a rich glass of sweet Italian wine.
Get your car hire ready at the airport and enjoy the best of Ancona city.
