[citation needed] The Castle of Falconara, together with those of Rocca Priora and of Castelferretti, represented a defence system around Ancona, which controlled the territory and demanded bridge toll for crossing over the river Esino and had many other functions.

[citation needed] The Frecce Tricolori show took place in the sky of Falconara Marittima in the summer of 2007[6] and 2009[7] The Cormorano park on the north side of town has hosted numerous cultural events, including concerts of Francesco De Gregori, Goran Bregovic[8] and Piero Pelù.

Winters can be quite cold due to the bora, an icy wind that blows along the coast, however snow is rare.

Falconara Airport was used by the United States Army Air Forces between 1 April and 1 September 1945 as a military airfield.

[citation needed] Notable former volleyball players of the club include Ferdinando De Giorgi, Daniel Castellani, Tom Sorensen, Raimonds Vilde, Jan Kvalheim, Andrea Anastasi, Leondino Giombini, Pasquale Gravina, Valerio Vermiglio and Samuele Papi.