Ancona cruise port guide
Discover the Renaissance spirit in Urbino, with its towering city walls built according to designs by Leonardo daVinci. Visit the Ducal Palace, the architectural masterpiece, which has stood for over 500 years in the Piazza Duca Frederico. Browse through the bookstore then stroll to Raphael’s House, birthplace of the great painter. Galleries and shops invite exploration: look for simple glazed white ware ceramics unique to Urbino, fine leather goods, wines, locally made cheese and smoked meats. View the incredible frescoes of Saint John the Baptist in the Oratorio di San Giovanni. Take lunch in an outdoor café, enjoying dishes made with locally harvested truffles, fresh cheese, prosciutto and homemade pasta. Enjoy an after lunch espresso and gelato in this vibrant cultural center set high amid the Appenines.
About Ancona
Ancona is a port city of about 100,000 people on the Adriatic Sea, capital of Italy's Marche region, located 280 km northeast of Rome. The cruise terminal is within easy walking distance of the historic city center, which features the ancient Roman Arch of Trajan on the dockside, the 11th-century Santa Maria della Piazza church, and the San Ciriaco Cathedral. Ancona is also Italy's primary Adriatic ferry hub with services to Croatia, Greece, Albania, and Montenegro.
The Arch of Trajan, right at the port entrance, is the city's most iconic landmark. San Ciriaco Cathedral and Santa Maria della Piazza represent Ancona's layered religious history. The Marche National Archaeological Museum holds artifacts from the region's Greek and Roman past. Mount Conero, south of the city, offers rocky beaches at Portonovo—one of Italy's finest coastlines. The Pinacoteca Comunale houses Titian and other regional masterworks.
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Cruises visiting Ancona
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MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises MSC Lirica | Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
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MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises MSC Lirica | Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
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MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises MSC Lirica | Sep 26, 2026 | 7 |
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MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises MSC Lirica | Sep 12, 2026 | 7 |
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MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises MSC Lirica | Sep 19, 2026 | 7 |
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MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises MSC Lirica | Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
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MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises MSC Lirica | Oct 2, 2026 | 7 |
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MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises MSC Lirica | Oct 3, 2026 | 7 |
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MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises MSC Lirica | Sep 18, 2026 | 7 |
from $841 $120 / night |
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MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises MSC Lirica | Sep 11, 2026 | 7 |
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MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises MSC Lirica | Apr 24, 2027 | 7 |
from $924 $132 / night |
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MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises MSC Lirica | Apr 21, 2028 | 7 |
from $938 $134 / night |
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MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises MSC Lirica | Apr 23, 2027 | 7 |
from $958 $136 / night |
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MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises MSC Lirica | Apr 22, 2028 | 7 |
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MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises MSC Lirica | Oct 13, 2028 | 7 |
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MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises MSC Lirica | May 28, 2027 | 7 |
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MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises MSC Lirica | May 1, 2027 | 7 |
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MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises MSC Lirica | May 8, 2027 | 7 |
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MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises MSC Lirica | May 22, 2027 | 7 |
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MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises MSC Lirica | May 15, 2027 | 7 |
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