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Provinces of Marche: Ancona

The administrative centre of the region lies on the lowest northern slopes of M. Conero, which slope down to the sea, forming a wide natural bay.

The town is of Greek origin; its name comes from the Greek word Àncon' (elbow), from the shape of the bay. It passed under Roman influence in the 3rd century BC. and became increasingly important, particularly under the Emperor Trajan, who made it one of the biggest harbours in the Mediterranean. After the fall of the Roman Empire, it was ruled by the Byzantines and

Lombards, then by the Church, although it succeeded in maintaining a degree of autonomy for centuries. From the 12th to 16th centuries, Ancona went through a troubled period, being the scene of struggles between Emperors, Popes and local overlords.

In the 13th century, the town expanded within a circle of walls surrounding the Astagno hill, its real development began in the 15th century, when it started to spread along the coast. In 1532 the town lost its autonomy and ... Read More...