Numana, Coastal commune in Province of Ancona, Italy
Numana stands between Monte Conero and the Adriatic Sea, featuring both an upper town atop cliffs and a lower section near the port at 96 meters elevation.
The settlement began as an important commercial center in the 6th century BC, later declining after Roman expansion and the growth of nearby Ancona around 500 BC.
The Sanctuary of the Crucifix, built in 1968, houses ancient frescoes by Andrea Lilli and replaced an earlier structure attributed to Pellegrino Tibaldi.
The town contains two distinct beach areas: Spiaggiola Beach near the cliffs and a southern stretch extending from the port toward the village of Marcelli.
A crucifix, reportedly transported by former emperor Charlemagne as a gift for Pope Leo III, was discovered in the area following a storm and earthquake.
Location: Province of Ancona
Capital city: Numana
Elevation above the sea: 96 m
Shares border with: Castelfidardo, Porto Recanati, Sirolo, Loreto
Website: http://comune.numana.an.it
GPS coordinates: 43.51360,13.62157
Latest update: June 8, 2025 07:35
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