The old lighthouse Ancona height of about 20 meters and is located near the remains of the arsenal of today are the only reminders of the once prestigious status of Ancona - a first-class stronghold since the entry of the city in the united Italy in 1860 .  The lighthouse was built in 1859, the year on the hill dei Cappuccini on the initiative of Pope Pius IX .  It used a Fresnel lens, named after the French engineer, who in the 19th century, invented a revolutionary optical engine with special concentric lenses, assembled in such a way to direct the light to a single point, and reflect its long-distance .  Later they built a lighthouse called the telegraph, where in 1904 Guglielmo Marconi experimented with the first radio signal .  In 1965, because of the peculiarities of the geological structure of the earth at the place where the old lighthouse, 200 meters from it had to build a new one that fulfills its function today .  It also uses a Fresnel lens .  The new lighthouse height of 15 meters has the shape of a square tower . 

Nearby are the remains of the military arsenal, which was once part of the city's defense system. His task was to prevent any potential enemy landing attempt on the shore. Arsenal was built in a special way - it nespryatannye guns were located along the top of the fort, which in turn was underground. Today you can see the ruins of the semaphore del Batteries Batteries and Santa Teresa, located between two lighthouses.

Until recently, the old lighthouse you can visit - a group of volunteers and enthusiasts supported him in fair condition. However, a few years ago it was closed to the public. However, since the inhabitants of Ancona campaigning for the restoration of the ancient tower and its re-opening as a tourist attraction and a symbol of the city. On the upper terrace of the lighthouse you can enjoy a wonderful view of Ancona, the Gulf, the port and the Adriatic Sea.