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Early Christianity in Ancona: Santa Maria della Piazza

The Ancona Walking Tour includes a stop in front of the church of Santa Maria dell Piazza. Blind arcades shape the thirteenth-century façade. Its portal is a jewel of medieval carving, while the upper register was struck by an earthquake. The Romanesque interior welcomes us in its sober simplicity. Through glass panels in the floor, we glimpse early Christian mosaics rich in symbolism, a baptismal well, and remains of ancient walls and frescoes. Curious to learn more about our walking […]

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Marche to Walk Mar 2

Roman Ancona: the Amphitheatre and Its Legacy

As the Ancona Walking Tour makes its way through the old city, the remnants of the Roman city slowly emerge before our eyes. Roman Ancona grew as a key Adriatic port, connecting Italy with the eastern Mediterranean. Its prosperity emerges in the remains scattered across the city, such as the Arch of Trajan, the mosaics of the forum, and the collections of the Archaeological Museum. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3WRPDGM8RhY The amphitheatre, carved into the hillside above the harbor, once […]

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Marche to Walk 2d ago

San Francesco alle Scale: Ancona’s Monumental Stairway Church

As part of our Ancona Walking Tour, we visited San Francesco alle Scale, beautifully set at the top of a staircase in the old town. San Francesco alle Scale is a remarkable example of Gothic architecture, as proven by its elegant Venetian-Gothic portal. A distinctive element of San Francesco alle Scale is its unique location. The video captures a small spring flowing directly from the slope on which the church stands. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GQY1nYiAWS8 Curious to learn more about […]

https://marchetowalk.com/2026/03/31/san-francesco-alle-scale-anconas-monumental-stairway-church/

This Is My Glasgow 5d ago

Men, Myths and Monsters: A Brief Introduction to Glasgow's Many Weird and Wonderful Architectural Sculptures.

I will be running my first walking tour of the year in central Glasgow on Sunday 12th April 2026 looking at the city's architectural sculptures.

It starts at 10am, and will last 1.5h to 2h. Tickets are £12.50 and there are only 18 places available. You can purchase tickets from here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/men-myths-and-monsters-tickets-1986070019893

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