カメラーノの洞窟・トップ3

A very nice place. The trail leading to the observatory is beautiful. I only miss a place where I could stop and look down on the city and the sea. The observatory is fenced. The route is mostly a path through bushes. It's a shame because it's beautiful there. A few spots would be enough to sit and look out at the surroundings, but the bushes hide everything.

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

Beautiful, worth a visit, and also used for shows in the summer evenings.

Located in the square of Porto Recanati, the castle of medieval origins takes its name from Frederick II, King of Swabia, who in 1229 donated the lands on which the municipality of Recanati stands. It was built in the 13th century with the function of protecting the coast of Recanati from the incursions of Pirates and in particular the Turks.

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. Subsequently, the area was fortified by the Papal government by building an earthen lunette, but in 1860 the Italian forces captured the fortress after a fierce battle. The Piedmontese government ordered the fortification in 1861 and by January 1863 the works were already in full swing.

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. The first historically confirmed information about the presence of defensive structures on the top of the Astagno hill refers to the existence of the Tower of S. Caterina between the 10th and 12th centuries, after the name of the church built nearby, also called della Guardia.

In the central square of Porto Recanati stands the medieval Swabian castle, created to defend the coast from pirates.

Castle built in the mid-13th century at the behest of Frederick II of Swabia. The castle had defensive and lookout purposes. Today it hosts cultural performances and exhibitions.