“Santa Maria della Piazza”, a church dating back to the tenth century, is on “via della Loggia” street, a few steps from the port. It is considered one of the most significant historic and artistic monuments in Ancona. Inside this ancient church you can still admire the ruins of the preexisting Paleochristian churches.

Although the church has been renovated several times over the years, it still keeps its original Romanesque style. Nowadays, “Santa Maria della Piazza”church is no longer a parish but hosts sacred and classical music concerts thanks to its perfect acoustics.