Parco del Cardeto, Urban park in Ancona, Italy.
Parco del Cardeto is an urban park in Ancona located across two hills near the city center, with views over the Adriatic Sea and the coastline. The grounds include a cemetery with historic gravestones, meadows with wildflowers, and remains of military structures from past centuries.
The park developed on hills that were fortified in the 18th century, including during French occupation, with military structures built to protect the port. These fortifications remain visible today and mark the strategic importance the location once held.
The cemetery within the park holds gravestones carved with Hebrew inscriptions, reflecting the presence of a Jewish community that has been honored here for centuries. These stones tell stories of people from different periods and shape the character of this special place.
The park is freely accessible and invites walking across both hills, with paths that work well for leisurely visits. The best season to come is spring, when wildflowers are in full bloom and the weather is pleasant for strolling.
An old natural meadow displays an extraordinary show each spring with masses of narcissus flowers in full bloom. This rare flowering attracts visitors who come to see the sea of white and yellow blooms.
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