Ancona owes its name to the special elbow shape ("ankon" in Greek) of the promontory on which it was founded

As is the case with many coastal cities, Ancona's history is intimately linked to that of its port

Ancona revolves around its port, with its significant commercial wealth and tourism: it is the departure point for most of the ships going to Greece

A panoramic view of the Ancona coast from the hinterland: the colour of the earth runs into the dark blue of the Adriatic

Ancona reveals its beauty as you float away from the port by boat: indeed, the charm of its buildings perched on the headland can be seen from the sea.