Old lighthouse Ancona height of about 20 meters and remains located near Arsenal are the only reminders of the once prestigious status Ancona – top citadel of times of occurrence of the city in the United Italy in 1860, the year. The lighthouse was built in 1859, the year on the hill of the Cappuccini at the initiative of Pope Pius IX. It was used Fresnel lens, named after the French engineer who in the 19th century invented a revolutionary optical engine with special concentric lenses collected in such a way as to direct the light into one point and reflect on a long distance. Later the lighthouse was built the so-called Telegraph, where in 1904, the year Guglielmo Marconi experimented with the first radio signal. In 1965, the year because of the peculiarities of the geological structure of the earth in the place where the old lighthouse, 200 metres away had to build a new one that performs its functions today. It also uses Fresnel lens. A new lighthouse with a height of 15 meters has the shape of a square tower.

Nearby are the remains of a military Arsenal, which was once part of the defensive system of the city. His task was to prevent any potential attempt the landing of the enemy on the shore. The Arsenal was built in a special way – it nesapratne guns were located along the upper part of the Fort, which, in turn, was underground. Today you can see the ruins of the Battery del Semaforo and Battery Santa Teresa, located between the two beacons.

Until recently, the old lighthouse you can visit – a group of volunteer enthusiasts had kept it in good condition. However, a few years ago it was closed to the public. However, since then, the inhabitants of Ancona agitating for the restoration of a historic tower and its reopening as a tourist attraction and symbol of the city. From the upper terrace of the lighthouse you can enjoy the wonderful view of Ancona, Bay, harbour and the Adriatic sea.