The Palazzo Ducale of Urbino is a tourist destination located on the side of the touristic site of the Cathedral of Urbino; the Ducal Palace of Urbino is one of the most interesting examples of architecture and art of the Italian Renaissance and a destination of tourist trips in Italy. The palace now houses the […]
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The Arch of Trajan Ancona (Arco di Traiano di Ancona in Italian) is one of the most valuable monuments of Roman architecture. It was erected by the Senate and people of Rome in 100-116 AD , in honor of the emperor who had extended to his own cost, the port city of Ancona. Trajan Ancona […]
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The Lazaret of Ancona (Lazzaretto or Mole Vanvitelliana in Italian), is a building designed by architect Luigi Vanvitelli. The building stands on a pentagonal artificial island located in the port; is connected to the mainland by three bridges and occupies an area of 20,000 m². The site could accommodate up to 2000 people. Work began […]
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In the fifteenth century , the village tyrant – Antonello Accattabriga – built a well in the middle of the main road, the road Piaggia with its 100 steps. Legend is that a farmer brought on his back a big bag of flour for polenta, during the ascent of the Piaggia, he sat on the […]
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The Palace of the Captains of the People, built in the 13th century. The Palazzo dei Capitani del Popolo took its present form in the 16th century, when it was altered by various architects, particularly by Cola dell’Amatrice who made the austere rear façade. Inside, beautiful arcaded courtyard.
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