Senigallia

Senigallia was founded by the Romans around 284 BC. In the Middle Ages it was an important trade center. In 1930 the city was largely destroyed by a major earthquake. Senigallia later developed into one of the most important seaside resorts on the Adriatic coast.

La Spiaggia di Velluto, “the velvet beach”, that is what the beach of Senigallia is called. And rightly so, because the kilometer-long sandy beach is a paradise for beach lovers.

The “center” of the beach is formed by the “Rotonda a Mare”, the symbol of the city. The cosy promenade of Senigallia is an endless row of delicious (fish) restaurants and nice beach bars.

But Senigallia also has a very attractive center with nice streets, squares and parks, a daily market, a fishing port, beautiful bridges over the river Misa and cozy terraces. The Foro Annonario, the central nineteenth-century market square of the city, is an eye-catcher. Every morning you will find the daily market here.

From the Foro Annorario you will pass through Piazza Manni to the Rocca Roveresca, an ancient castle. Via a bridge, the Rocca is connected to Piazza del Duca where the Fontana delle Anatre, the “duck fountain”, flushes up water.

Senigallia is also known for its annual “Summer Jamboree”. This literally means “big party” or “party with music and entertainment.” Perfect for Italian summer nights! People from all over the world come together for ten days to sniff the atmosphere of the fifties at this rock & roll festival.

The festival takes place at the end of July / beginning of August in and around the historic center of Senigallia, which for the occasion has been transformed into a film set from the golden years of rock & roll. There are performances at fifteen different places, with the Foro Annorario as the center point. Rock & roll, rockabilly, hillbilly, swing, doo wop, rhythm and blues and boogie, it’s all over the place!