Torre di Numana (Arco di Torre)

The Torre di Numana is a surviving fragment of the town's medieval castle and an emblem of its history. Its position on the Conero overlooks the Riviera and the port below.

Why it matters

The Torre Medievale is a surviving part of Numana's former castle. The municipal tourist guide identifies the Arco della Torre as the town's only medieval remnant. The fragment links the modern town with the fortified settlement that once stood on the hill above the Riviera del Conero.

What to notice

The tower fragment and its arch stand against the modern roofs of the historic centre. The castle occupied a spur above the port, linking the fortified settlement with the coast. A bronze monument to a fisherman also reflects Numana's maritime identity.

Context and history

The tower belonged to Numana's medieval settlement on the Conero spur. The municipal account of the Holy Crucifix states that the image, recovered from the sea by fishermen in 1294, was placed in a chapel near the town walls beside the tower remains until the sanctuary received it in 1566. The tower remains a reference point in the historic centre.