Answer first: see Ancona in the morning, drive 42 minutes, take a cave slot in the afternoon. Ancona has about 100,151 inhabitants (Wikipedia).
Morning in Ancona
- Arch of Trajan, from 114/115.
- Cathedral of San Ciriaco, completed 1189.
- Mole Vanvitelliana, an 18th-century pentagonal building from 1732.
- National Archaeological Museum of Marche.
Opening times were not verified.
Afternoon at the caves
Take the SS76 to Genga. Choose a slot from the hours table; in spring and October there are slots at 14:30, 16:00 and 17:00. Buy tickets in advance.
Stay
More on routes: Ancona to Frasassi.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do Ancona and Frasassi in one day?
Yes, by car in about 42 minutes between them. Book an afternoon cave slot.
What is in Ancona?
The Arch of Trajan (114/115), the Cathedral of San Ciriaco (completed 1189), the Mole Vanvitelliana (1732) and the National Archaeological Museum of Marche (Wikipedia).
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