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Where is Ancona, Italy


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Ancona Location Map, Italy



Ancona City Facts, Italy

CountryItaly
RegionMarche
ProvinceAncona
City StatusCapital city
Established4th century BC
Founded ByGreek settlers from Syracuse
Geographic PositionCentral Italy, Adriatic coast
Coordinates43.62° N, 13.52° E
Total Area123 km²
Population100,000
Elevation16 m (city center)
CoastlineAdriatic Sea
PortPort of Ancona
Area Code+39 071
Postal Code / ZIP Code60100
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
CurrencyEuro (€)
Main IndustriesShipping, Manufacturing, Tourism, Services
TransportationMajor seaport, rail hub, A14 motorway
ClimateMediterranean
Famous AttractionsAncona Cathedral (San Ciriaco), Arch of Trajan, Passetto Beach, Mole Vanvitelliana, Riviera del Conero
Known ForMajor Adriatic port, historic seafaring city
Websitehttps://www.comune.ancona.it