Senigallia Le Marche
SENIGALLIA
Today its most famous and striking monument the large fort, the Roca Roveresca which was built in 1480. Inside the fort are the ruins of the original Roman fortress and guided tours take place to allow the public to view the archeological remains contained within the fort.
Today Senigallia has a population of over 40,000 inhabitants and in the summer season, its population rises to over 100,000, mainly Italians who return to this beautiful town for their summer vacations. All along the beach front there are numerous beach bars and lovely sea food restaurants and a wonderful nightlife in which all family members take part.
Ancona airport is less than 20 minutes away by car and the world famous Adriatic coastal resort of Rimini 40 minutes to the north. |
Senigallia is on the Adriatic
coast of Le Marche and lies at the mouth of the river Misa. It is also known by the name of the
velvet beach, as it has over thirteen kilometres of very blond coloured sandy beaches. Senigallia
was originally founded in the 6th Century BC by the Senonian Gauls and became the Roman colony of
Sena Gallica in 289 BC.
The port of Senigallia became
an important centre of maritime trade for the Duchy of Urbino in the middle ages and eventually even
for the papal state itself.
There is a large Piazza next to the fort with fountains and used
throughout the summer by couples and families. In the grounds of the fort concerts are held
throughout the year as well as fairs and cultural events in the summer and autumn.
The historic centre of
Senigallia is only a short walk from the beach and is full of restaurants, bars, galleries and a
large variety of shops.
It is an elegant and beautiful city and vibrant base from which to
explore Le Marche with the Cities of Fano, Loreto, Urbino, Jesi and Ancona within easy reach.
