Ancona is ideally located on the Adriatic Sea, and attracts tourists due to its wonderful coastal environment and picturesque beaches of shiny golden sand. It is a prominent tourist destination for relaxing on the beach and practicing water activities in the summer such as swimming, diving, surfing and kayaking. These beaches are famous for the stone caves carved into the rock. This city has many monuments, historical sites and buildings of Renaissance and Romanesque architecture. The city attracts tourists for shopping as well, as it includes a wide range of commercial centers for various products and international brands.