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> Riccione And Nearby Areas
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MONTECERIGNONE 34 Km away from Riccione
The Rocca di Montecerignone is a unique place with architecture recalling ancient times. It has kept its particular charm intact over the centuries, and can be used to house any kind of exhibition or event.
The complex, heart of the historical centre, can be reached from piazza Begni, a true jewel of urban architecture, through lancet arches and large stairs leading to the basement and to the rooms in the piani nobili (principal floors). |
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MONTEFIORE 20 km away from Riccione
The Rocca di Montefiore, one of the most important and beautiful regions of the ancient Malatesta Seigniory lies at its feet. It is located in a village guarding the Conca valleys, on the very border with the Duchy of Urbino.
Beautiful works of art and small manifestations of ancient everyday life, living testimonies of ancient craftsmanship, can be found among its walls, in the churches and alleys.
Looking to one side, from the top of the walls, the small squares and the home windows, you can see the sea is very close; while to the other side, the countryside filled with olives, covered with chestnuts, oak trees and small forests- an invitation for walking along old roads and tracks.
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MONDAINO 21 km away from Riccione
Mondaino origins are lost in the past: in fact, they date back to Umbrian times. Afterwards, the lands were inhabited by the Etruscans and, finally, by the Romans, who named the place Vicus dianensis, probably after a temple dedicated to goddess Diana.
The Paleontological Museum is a very important place where it is possible to admire, among others, numerous fish fossils. During the month of August, the famous Palio del Daino is held there, a historic re-enactment recalling the Middle Ages, with entertainment events, contests between the town's medieval quarters, for adults and children.
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GRADARA 14 km away from Riccione
Gradara is a medieval city, enclosed in its famous castle.
It has been immortalised in the tragic love story of Paolo and Francesca narrated by Dante in Inferno’s Canto V.
Its fortress was a powerful war element and has witnessed the most significant events in its millenary past, which can be evoked going through the drawbridge, and visiting the armoury and the torture room.
What to visit: The fortress (started in the 13th century), the chapel with a clay artwork by Andrea della Robbia in the altar, the Renaissance apartments and the Paolo and Francesca room.
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URBINO 53 km away from Riccione
City of art that enjoyed its maximum splendour under the Montefeltro Seigniory.
Duke Federico III turned it into one of the main cultural and artistic centres in the Italian Renaissance. The city gave birth to two great artists, Bramante and Raffaello Sanzio.
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TAVOLETO 24 km away from Riccione
Tavoleto was one of the most ancient fortresses in the Duchy of Urbino.
It owes its name to the way in which timber was manufactured in the past: once turned into boards, it was transported to the Tevere sources from where it "slid" up to Rome.
Surrounded by ancient walls, there is no trace of the fortress that Francesco di Giorgio Martini designed for Duke Federico. The fortress was torn down in 1865 and a gothic-looking castle was built in its place, which is already a noble residence: but the shape of its walls, to the rear of the public gardens, still evidences the structures of the ancient fortress. |
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SAN LEO 45 Km away from Riccione
San Leo, already mentioned as Montefeltro, is 583 metres above sea level, in Val Malrecchia (SS 258). It is located on a huge massif that is completely unclimbable and can only be accessed through a single road opened in the rock. On the highest peak of the spur, you can see the impregnable Fortress, remodelled by Francesco di Giorgio Martini, in the 15th century, working for Federico lll from Montefeltro. The city hosted Dante ("Vassi in San Leo...") and St. Francis of Assisi, who received Mount Verna as a gift from Count Orlando of Chiusi in Casentino (1213). The room where the two men met is still preserved. The Earl of Cagliostro was locked up in the fortress, which was turned into a jail during the pontifical rule. He died there in 1795.
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SAN MARINO 28 km away from Riccione
It is the most ancient Republic in Europe. San Marino, a story to be lived between history and legend. And it is actually the legend which passes down the figure of a stone cutter who, coming from the island of Arbe in Dalmazia, climbed Mount Titano, where he founded a small community of Christians, who were victims of persecution due to their faith at the times of Emperor Diocletian.
Ideal place for shopping and purchases. The local gastronomic tradition is the simple Romagna flavoured cuisine.
All the pastas are hand made, following ancient local recipes; and the piadina...faithful vestige of the old Roman "mensae".
Walking through the historical centre, it is easy to meet up in stores full of local products: ceramics painted by hand, unique works of art made of iron, wood or precious materials, refined laces and embroidery.
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