Arco Clementino, Triumphal arch in Ancona, Italy.
The Arco Clementino is a neoclassical triumphal arch in Ancona featuring two Doric columns on pedestals with a lion protome centered above its single passageway. The structure combines refined stonework with functional design and serves as a gateway marking the entrance to the port area.
Built in 1738 by architect Luigi Vanvitelli under Pope Clement XII, the arch marked Ancona's official designation as a free port. This neoclassical creation symbolized papal recognition of the harbor's strategic importance and economic potential for the region.
The structure faces the sea with Istrian stone while its rear toward the city shows brick, showing how Ancona looked both outward to trade and inward to its people.
The monument sits near the old port and is easily accessible on foot by following the coastal promenade or joining guided walks through the historic center. Early morning or late afternoon offers the best light for photography and viewing the carved details clearly.
The entablature displays triglyphs and shells of Saint James, distinctive details of Vanvitelli's specific design language in the 1700s. This combination was unusual for triumphal arches and linked religious symbolism with the harbor's purpose.
Location: Ancona
Inception: 1738
Architects: Luigi Vanvitelli
Architectural style: neoclassicism
Website: https://comuneancona.it/ankonline/cultura/arco-clementino
GPS coordinates: 43.62530,13.50500
Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:03
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