Piazza del Plebiscito
Piazza del Plebiscito (Piazza del Papa)
The living room of the old town: steps lead up to Saint Dominic’s Church and a statue of Pope Clement XII, with bars and cafés all around.
Locals call Piazza del Plebiscito the “Piazza del Papa” (Pope’s Square), after the statue of Pope Clement XII at its centre. The rectangular square has a grand staircase at its northern end leading up to the Church of San Domenico, which houses Titian’s Crucifixion. Around the square are the Governor’s Palace, the civic museum, and many cafés and restaurants. In the evening it is where locals gather for an aperitivo. The Francesco Podesti Civic Art Gallery, which holds works by Titian and Lotto, is a short walk away. Admission to the square is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Santa Maria della Piazza
- National Archaeological Museum of the Marche
- Ancona Cathedral (San Ciriaco)
- Arch of Trajan (Ancona)
- Mole Vanvitelliana (Lazzaretto)
- Passetto & War Memorial
- Mezzavalle Beach
- Portonovo