Description of the attraction
Senigallia is one of the most popular seaside resorts in the Italian Marche region, located on the Adriatic coast in the province of Ancona. The city was founded in the 4th century BC and became the first Roman colony on the Adriatic coast. After the fall of the Roman Empire, Senigallia was attacked for centuries by the Visigoths, Lombards and Saracens, and only in the Middle Ages gained some stability. In the 15th century, during the reign of the Malatesta family, the city was significantly fortified. At the same time, the Rocca Rovereska fortress was built there. And in the 17th century Senigallia became part of the Papal States.
Despite the ancient history, the city cannot boast of an abundance of attractions. It is worth exploring, perhaps, the aforementioned Gothic castle, the Cathedral, built at the end of the 18th century, the Palazzo Ducale of the 17th century, the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, which houses the painting by Pietro della Francesca, and the sea platform Rotunda a Mare, which has been a symbol of the city since 1933. In Piazza Roma, there is the 16th century City Hall and a fountain depicting Neptune.
But Senigallia can boast of an excellent "Velvet Beach" - Spiaggia di Veltuto, which stretches along the seashore for 13 km. It is considered one of the best beaches in the Adriatic and is especially prized for its golden sand.
Two markets open every day in the very center of Senigallia: the fruit market in Foro Annona Rio and the clothing market in Piazza Simoncelli. And on Thursdays there are fish markets where you can buy the freshest seafood.
