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The Top 10 Castles in Ancona

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 10

beautiful castles to choose from in Ancona. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 8, 2025

Senigallia

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Senigallia, pearl of the Adriatic, extends along kilometers and kilometers of coastline. The city welcomes you with its "velvet beach", a 13 kilometer stretch of very fine sand, and then …

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Precicchie Castle

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In the territory of the municipality of Fabriano, at over 500 meters above sea level, there is the ancient Castle of Precicchie: a small fortified village of early medieval origin …

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Rocca Roveresca of Senigallia

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Fortress of the Della Rovere, today serves as a museum.

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Castello Mancini

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The structure of Castello Mancini stands out on the small eminence that dominates the Montecappone district, recalling an ancient period through a building that is not a true historic villa. …

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Cittadella of Ancona

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When I visited Ancona in early May 2024, extensive renovation work was taking place. Unfortunately, due to the many construction site barriers, hardly anything of the fortress could be seen.

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Fort Garibaldi

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Its origins date back to 1799 and it was already rebuilt in 1849 by Austrian troops who tried to invade Piazza di Ancona and occupy some forts in the area. …

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Castello di Domo

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A tiny hamlet well kept and immersed in silence with a panoramic terrace overlooking the Marche countryside, it deserves a break.

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Ramparts Walk

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The tour lasts about 45 minutes and also offers a unique view of the entire coast from Monte Conero to Porto Recanati.

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Ditele Climb and Precicchie Castle

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Beautiful climb in the woods that ends on the edge of a canyon. Very steep for the first 1200 meters, pedalable for the remaining two km to the Castello di Precicchie

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View of Pierosara

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Pierosara is a small fraction of Genga with an ancient medieval castle. Here there is a defense tower and a 15th-century church, together with a panoramic view of the upper Esino valley.

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The Top 10 Castles in Ancona

Senigallia

Precicchie Castle

Rocca Roveresca of Senigallia

Castello Mancini

Cittadella of Ancona

Fort Garibaldi

Castello di Domo

Ramparts Walk

Ditele Climb and Precicchie Castle

View of Pierosara

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