This is a very old church, built almost 1000 years ago(I could be wrong on that fact). I went here with a local who knew the history, which was what made the church so amazing. Without knowing the history the church wouldn't of been all that amazing, but knowing the history made the chruch amazing. Also plan to spend some time taking in the view, it is quite beautiful.
Very beautifully maintained Romanesque church. You can see remains of a paleochristian church through glass panels in the floor.
The Cathedral of St. Ciriaco was consecrated in the first century and some suppose that the original church was in the form of a Latin cross from the 8th century. This is a fine Romanesque building of stone built in the form of a Greek cross with a dome. The façade has a Gothic portal, with two large lions on each side.There is a crypt under the left side and the interior has an interesting wood beam ceiling and simple Romanesque features. The church was carefully restored in the 1980s.From this vantage point you have good views of the port, city, some Roman ruins and the Adriatic Sea.Parking at the top is limited but the walk up is rather steep.
If you come to Ancona don't miss this beautiful Cathedral.The walk up the Guasco hill is very scenic and worth the effort.
You can spend 20 minutes before you do what you have to do..the vie is nice from up there the church is nothing special though..
A great Romanic Cathedral built on an ancient greek temple. You can visit the crypt and the view from up there is great
The great position on the Guasco hill, the romanesque architecture, the wooden vaulted inside, the very old marble
I recommend the Blue Guide for this and other sights in the Marche. Number 11 mini bus can take you up or down, but walk at least one way to see the palazzos (some are museums,) and medieval churches and piazzas.
I'm from this city: trust me, this place has a wonderful sight! If you wanna take your date to a romantic place, that's the place you wanna take her! Beautiful sunsets and magnificent views on the sea are only two of the things that make this place so awesome! Plus, the cathedral is in roman style but it also has rests of a greek temple underneath! And guess what?! It's the Venus' temple, the goddess of love!! So what you wating for? Go see it! It's really worth!
Whilst walking around the port you will come across The Cathedral of San Ciriaco. If you have time it is worth a look, even if you have seen dozens else where. You can tell that it has been subject to face lifts & remodeling over the century's from Roman to Gothic facade. The outside is far more impressive that inside. Dont try & park up the hill but instead drive 1km around the port road near Arco Clementino & park there for a few euros