The Church of the Gesù is a Catholic place of worship in Ancona, located in front of the Palazzo degli Anziani on Piazza Benvenuto Stracca, the old Piazza del Comune. Its full title is "Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus." It is the work of Luigi Vanvitelli. The church is located above the harbor, offering a beautiful view of it.

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The Church of the Gesù is considered one of Ancona's most interesting monuments. It is located opposite the Palazzo degli Anziani in Piazza Benvenuto Stracca, the ancient town square. It was built at the beginning of the 17th century and expanded by Luigi Vanvitelli until 1743.

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Beautiful like many other monuments in the city

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