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the
Rovere fortress |
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The
present structure built by the noble family of the Rovere dates back to
the 16th century and was built on the first fortress of the
Malatesta in 1450 which contains the tower erected around 1350 on the
remains of another defensive tower of the Roman era (3rd
century)
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| 2. |
Palazzetto
Baviera,
Lions’ Fountain and Palazzo of Duca |
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The
small palace of the 15th century with splendid plaster (?)
ceilings done in the second half of the 16th century by
Ferderici Brandani; the fountain built with red marble in 1602 is situated
In front of the Duke’s palace |
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the
Cathedral |
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The
cathedral with its front in
neoclassical style was built in 1877; inside it a statue commemorates Pope
Pius IX who was born at Senigallia in the Mastai palace behind the
town hall.
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| 4. |
Round
Forum
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The
building dates back to 1837 and has always been used as a market for fruit,
vegetables and flowers.
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| 5. |
The
Ercolani Colonnades
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Built
between 1746 and 1805, they are a testimony of an epoch of great splendour
and
commercial success of the town.
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| 6/6a. |
the
Lambertina Gate and the
Mazzini Gate |
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The
Lambertina gate was built
in the 18th century with beautiful stone from Istria is dedicated to Pope
Benedict XVI. The Mazzini gate Set
up in the second half of the 18th century when the town was enlarged a
second time, it is presented here in a photo. |
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Town
Hall and Curch of Holy Cross |
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Built
in the first years of the 17 century by Duke Francesco Maria II. In front
of the building You
will find the Neptune Fountain which dates back to Roman times. A few
yards from the Square
is situated the splendid Church of the Holy Cross (17th century)
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| 8. |
The "La Fenice"
Theatre |
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Famous theatre,
destroyed by the 1930 earthquake and in World War II. During
reconstruction Roman remains were found that are exhibited. |
| 9. |
Fountain
of the Geese
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Beautiful
octagonal fountain in white rock, the ducks commemorate the draining of
swamps south of the town. |
| 10. |
the
Rotonda
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Built
in 1933 on an 19th century wooden platform, it has today become
Senigallia’s Symbol.
The beach with its fine golden sand, renown as “Velvet Beach” attracts
Tourists.
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| 11. |
Palazzo Mastai and Pius IX. Museum |
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Built in the early 17th century, it today
houses precious relics of Pope Pius IX who was born here on May 13th, 1792. |
| 12. |
Dawn fishing |
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Who likes this maritime tradition can see
the fishing boats return with their catch every morning at dawn. |