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Points of interest in Adriatic coast
Venice (Venezia): A city renowned for its picturesque canals, historic architecture, and iconic landmarks such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Rialto Bridge.
Ravenna: Known for its well-preserved Byzantine mosaics, Ravenna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring landmarks such as the Basilica of San Vitale, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, and the Arian Baptistry.
Bologna: While not directly on the coast, Bologna is a vibrant city known for its medieval architecture, historic university, and culinary delights such as tortellini, mortadella, and ragù alla bolognese.
Rimini: A popular beach resort town known for its sandy beaches, lively nightlife, and historic landmarks such as the Arch of Augustus, the Tiberius Bridge, and the Malatesta Temple (Tempio Malatestiano).
San Marino: An independent microstate surrounded by Italy, San Marino is known for its medieval fortress, historic old town, and panoramic views of the Adriatic coast from Mount Titano.
Ancona: A port city with a historic center, Ancona features landmarks such as the Cathedral of San Ciriaco, the Arch of Trajan, and the Lazzaretto of Ancona.
Pesaro: A seaside town known for its sandy beaches, Pesaro also offers cultural attractions such as the Ducal Palace (Palazzo Ducale), the Rossini Opera Festival, and the Civic Museum of Palazzo Mosca.
Senigallia: A charming coastal town known for its sandy Blue Flag beaches, the historic Rocca Roveresca fortress, and the annual Summer Jamboree, a vintage music and culture festival.
Gargano Peninsula (Promontorio del Gargano): Located in the region of Apulia (Puglia), the Gargano Peninsula features stunning coastal landscapes, the Umbra Forest, and the picturesque coastal towns of Vieste and Peschici.
Trani: Known for its picturesque harbor, historic cathedral (Cathedral of San Nicola Pellegrino), and medieval Jewish quarter, Trani is a charming coastal town in Apulia.
Otranto: A coastal town known for its historic old town, the Cathedral of Otranto with its mosaic floor, and the Aragonese Castle (Castello Aragonese).
Bari: The capital city of Apulia, Bari is known for its historic old town (Bari Vecchia), the Basilica of Saint Nicholas (Basilica di San Nicola), and the seaside promenade (Lungomare Nazario Sauro).
Polignano a Mare: A picturesque coastal town known for its cliffside old town, stunning sea caves, and the annual Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series event.
Alberobello: While not directly on the coast, Alberobello is famous for its unique trulli houses, traditional Apulian dwellings with conical roofs, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Gallipoli: A charming coastal town in the Salento peninsula of Apulia, Gallipoli features a historic old town, sandy beaches, and the Angevin-Aragonese Castle.