Monuments in Ancona Roman Amphitheatre The Roman period Ancona preserves two important architectural: the Amphitheatre el '

Arch of Trajan . The amphitheater is located on the slopes of the Colli Guasco and the Capuchins, about 50 meters above sea level, on the place where the Greek Acropolis. It was erected during the reign of Octavian Augustus, towards the end of the first century BC, and restored during the reign of Trajan. The structure possessed a large auditorium, with twenty steps arranged in three rows, it is assumed that could accommodate seven to ten thousand spectators.Today you can see the steps of the cavea, and, moving in the neighboring streets, grand stands integrated into the medieval houses. Amphitheatre was rediscovered in 1810, thanks to the student abbot Antonio Leoni Ancona and Count Girolamo Bonarelli, owner of the palace, which enclosed part of the remains of the monument. The key intervention of the Superintendent took place around 1930, but the excavations were interrupted and resumed several times. The work was special impetus after the damage caused by the 1972 earthquake, which devastated the entire city. Lately the Amphitheatre has become an important meeting place for tourists and locals alike, where you can listen to poetry and music, especially opera. Arch of Trajan Symbol of the city of Ancona , the Arch dates back to the early second century AD It was built as a tribute to the Emperor Trajan, which had broadened and strengthened the town harbor. The Port became so suitable anchorage of the Roman ships, which departed from Ancona , in particular, for expeditions against the Dacians. structure of the Arch - 14 meters high and made of marble greek Hymettus - was designed and built by famous architect Apollodorus of Damascus, the same man who designed the Forum of Trajan in Rome . The work, sleek and slender, stands on a high staircase and consists of an arc in a single arch, with four Corinthian columns, a massive entablature and attic. Originally, the arch was decorated with inscriptions, friezes and bolts Ship in gilded bronze. On the top three statues stood out metal of Corinth: Plotina between the statues of his wife and sister Marciana, stood the great emperor Trajan on horseback threatening, with the sword, the Dacians. Ornaments and statues were completely plundered by the Goths under Totila (551), or by the Saracens in the ninth century.The dedicatory inscription, engraved in large letters in the attic bronze bow, reads: "To the Emperor Caesar Nerva Trajan, son of the divine Nerva, excellent august, Germanic, Dacian, Pontifex Maximus; honored by the mayor of tribune for the nineteenth time, dell'imperatoria for the ninth, the console for the sixth, Father of the Fatherland, Prince providence, the Senate and the Roman people because, with the addition of this port, built at his own expense, had to make a safer ' landing of Italy to mariners. " Bosdari Palace Bosdari Palace is located on Via Pizzecolli, in the oldest part of Ancona . Of medieval origin, the building was purchased in 1550 by the Counts Bosdari, noble and rich family of Dalmatian origin. The building was renovated - probably by Pellegrino Tibaldi - around 1560, and has a medieval tower and main floors painted. Two elegant twin portals in stone entering the rooms of the ground floor and a simple staircase leading to the main floor rooms. Damaged during the Second World War, the building was carefully restored in the late sixties. Since 1973 it houses the Pinacoteca Civica "Francis Podesti", which also includes the small but valuable Gallery of Modern Art. Loggia dei Mercanti The Loggia dei Mercanti is located in the homonymous street, and it is the symbol of mercantile vocation ofAncona , The building - designed initial Snot Senese - was begun in 1392 and completed in 1443 by architect John Piacenza Peace, said Sodo . The faade, in Venetian Gothic style, it is by Giorgio Orsini from Sibenik, which

ended in 1459. In 1556 the building was ravaged by fire. For the restoration and decoration of the Lodge was called Pellegrino Tibaldi, who did the job with great skill. In the only room of the Interior, the Tibaldi painted the Peace and Wisdom , in the center of the ceiling is theSaviour in glory , with the sides of the Justice and Mercy and underfoot, the ' Heresy . To the right is theTemperance , left the Prudence . Above the entrance are the Vittoria , the Vigilance and Perseverance . Tibaldi's are also the three gigantic statues in plaster in the corners: the Faith , the Charity and Hope . The fourth statue ofReligion was followed in 1776 by Varl, replacing the other Tibaldi, fall in 1710. Above the main entrance is the high relief of the Knight in assault , the symbol of Ancona from the fifteenth century. Loggia In merchants flocked to stipular contracts and expose their goods. Here was a constant coming and going of Jews, Turks, Armenians and Greeks. Since 1815 the building belongs to the Chamber of Commerce: is currently used as a hall for conferences and cultural events. Church of Santa Maria della Piazza Initially dedicated to St. Mary of the Reed, the church of Santa Maria della Piazza was built on the remains of an early Christian basilica dedicated to St. Stephen, and perhaps a votive chapel dedicated to the pagan gods of the sea. And 'likely to date back to the tenth century. In the eleventh century it was known as Santa Maria del Mercato, because it took place in the forecourt of trade and commerce. It seems that in this period, the church was used as a courtroom. Of course, here the mayor sworn citizen. Over the centuries the building was modified and restored several times: however, were respected inside and facade, which have retained the primitive beauty. Opera Philip Lombardo, the tripartite facade dates back to 1210. And 'marble-lined Dalmatian with several rows of small arches and there appears the mark of a medieval guild of stonemasons and sculptors, linked to the Order of the Templars. The magnificent portal from 1297 is the work dell'istriano Magister Philippus and represented the symbols of abundance and fertility and, oddly enough, war scenes. It almost seems that the Templars have wanted to "sign" the sacred building to reaffirm the strong cult that the Order had for the Virgin Mary. The interior is very simple, it is divided into three naves with columns with hexagonal base. Traces of frescoes of the life of saints appear on the sides of the entrance. In the apse stands a beautiful sixteenth-century wooden crucifix. The wooden structures of the church were destroyed by fire in 1495, which was followed by a reconstruction of the building, which was almost totally demolished by the earthquake of 1690. The bell tower had to be rebuilt "from scratch" in its present form, different from the original. The church was restored in 1780, after a structural collapse. In the Napoleonic era, it was used as a stable first and then to brand. With the name of San Rocco and Maria was reopened for worship in 1806 and restored again in 1916. The last restoration dates back to 1975.Now the church was renovated and decorated in the interior, but deprived of the title of the parish, is home to concerts of sacred and classical music, thanks to the perfect acoustics. There are a lot more monuments in Italy, Ancona. Cathedral of Ancona, Citadel of Sangallo, Fountain of Acorus, Church of San Domenico, Palazzo Ferretti, Arco Clementino, Church of San Francesco delle Scale, Government Palace are some of them you can visit. People coming to Ancona, Italy can Hire a car from Car Rentals and can move around the city for fun, for unmatched quality of tourism and enjoyment. Tourists can visit Car Hire Ancona Airport for more Informatioon and online bookings.