Port of Ancona

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ANCONA is connected by ferries to:
Corfu
Durrës
Igoumenitsa
Patras
Split
Zara

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Ancona lies on the coast of the’Central Adriatic. Among the first things you'll notice along the city's port area is the Mole Vanvitelliana (O Lazzaretto), a/an’Port operation designed and built by the renowned architect Vanvitelli in 1733; the building has been erected on a pentagonal artificial island. Among other points of interest, we find the Small step, a rocky beach; in the district of the same name, there is the War Memorial. Another significant building is the Old lighthouse, on the Colle dei Cappuccini. Ancona is also home to the’Polytechnic University of Marche, of a National Archaeological Museum and of one theatreHe Theatre of the Muses

Ancona's is one of the main ports present in the Adriatic, with connections to Greece, Croatia and Albania. The port of Ancona consists of a series of piers from which ferry ships depart, reaching Croatia (Split) and Greece (Patras, Igoumenitsa, Corfu).

Monuments and places of interest:

Porta Pia (the monumental entrance to the city)
Trajan's Arch (115 AD)
The Duomo of San Ciriaco
Fountain of the Reed or Fountain of the Thirteen Spouts
Marche National Archaeological Museum/Palazzo Ferretti
The Merchants' Loggia

BY FERRY FROM ANCONA
In the port of Ancona there are approximately 27 platforms, which are used for various functions, approximately 8 of these are assigned to ferries, including: Calata Guasco / Karol Wojtyla Pier / Santa Maria Pier / della Repubblica Quay (Vittorio Dock) / XXIX September Pier / Nazario Sauro Quay. Each company has its own designated quay. To check in, all ferry companies require passengers to go through the Maritime station / ticket office, located at Via Luigi Einaudi. The service Left luggage is managed by Dorica Port Services. The headquarters is located in the’to the west of the maritime station (Hello Santa Maria).

Useful travel information:
Documents and Visas, Passenger vehicles, Pets

Documents and Visas

For entry, stay, or transit in Italy, you must be in possession of a passport or of one another travel document recognised by the Italian Government. For EU citizens, No entry visa required.All the Non-EU citizens they have to ask for the Entry visa to the Italian consular offices in the foreigner's State of origin or permanent residence.The Touristic visa for Italy or Uniform Schengen Visa (USV) is issued for short stays (maximum 90 days – every 180 days – calculated from the date of first entry). Entries can be single, double or multiple. Without a valid residence permit, or with an expired visa, you will be penalised.

Vehicles in transit

For those reaching the port by their own vehicle, it is possible to park, whether a car or a camper van, near the port, at Molo Mandracchio (500 metres from the boarding pier), where there is a unattended paid parking, with fares also available via subscription. All ferries departing from Italy have large garages where you can board your private vehicle: car, camper van, motorbike, bicycle, or minibus. Arrive at embarkation with vehicles: 3 hours before departure.

Animals Travelling

To travel in Italy with dogs, cats and ferrets, you need at least one Pet passport and one Cash on delivery (microchip or a readable tattoo). There is no need for rabies vaccination if coming from EU countries., unless you are planning to spend your holidays in the north-eastern regions, such as Friuli Venezia Giulia, some areas of Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige, where this vaccination is mandatory. In the event that the animal does not possess a passport, it will be placed under administrative seizure. and entrusted to the ASL and penalised.

Country

Italy

Where is the ferry terminal?
Port of Ancona60121 Ancona AN Ferry terminal: Seaside Lungomare Luigi Vanvitelli 18 Ticket officeVia Luigi Einaudi
How to get to the port
For car travel, it's possible to use the motorway from any direction. Near the port, at Molo Mandracchio (500 metres from the embarkation pier), you can use the Paid parking for their car.The train station of Ancona Central is located very close to the port. For this reason, once you have left the train station It is possible to reach the boarding gates on foot. or by public transport.The public transport service of the city of Ancona is managed by the companies ATMA e Conerobus. The bus routes 12 e 20 reach the New Maritime Station in 10 minutes and the ticket is free for those who show a travel document. Once at the terminal, you can make use of a shuttle to S. Maria passenger pier. The city is served by the'Ancona-Falconara Airport (of the Marche) “Raphael”, which is just under 20 km from the port. From the airport, it is possible to reach the port by hiring a car, taking the train, a taxi, or using the convenient Aerobus Raffaello (carried out by Conerobus).

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