Inland Romagnolo
A journey trough a region rich in history and culture
Ancient villages, squares adorned by historical monuments, evocative commemorations, and green valleys are the real treasure of Romagna inland. A tour from the Marecchia Valley to the Conca Valley, taking you through several villages well worth visiting: sitting on rocks overlooking the valley or immersed in green surroundings, these places tell tales of times gone by.
Santarcangelo di Romagna
Only 10 km from Rimini, Santarcangelo di Romagna will leave you speechless thanks to its wonderful medieval old town surrounding the picturesque fortress. Narrow cobbled lanes winding their way from the main square up to the hill will give you the chance to admire breathtaking landscapes.
Montebello and the ghost of Azzurrina
Montebello castle is situated in the inland of Rimini. It is mainly famous for the mysterious tale of Azzurrina, a child who vanished in one of the corridors of the fortress in the second half of the 14th century. The story goes that one day the girl was playing in the fortress with a ball made of cloths, under the protective supervision of two soldiers. The ball rolled down the staircase leading to the ice-house (a kind of cellar). Knowing that there was only one entrance to that room, the soldiers were not worried when they saw Azzurrina running after her ball. All they could hear was her last shout…then nothing: neither Azzurrina nor the ball could be found after that, even after the whole castle and the surrounding village had been combed.
Poggio Berni and Verucchio
In the ancient, medieval village of Poggio Berni, you will be impressed by the stately Palazzo Marcosanti, standing imposing as the only building on the hill. Quite close to Poggio Berni, the charming village of Verucchio well deserves a stop. It is a place suspended between history and legend, the birthplace of the Malatesta family and this, according to the tale, was also the set for the tragic love of Dante’s Paolo and Francesca.
San Leo
This enchanting village stands imposing and austere on the spur of a rock overhanging the valley.
It is an historical village, where pages of history have been written on the cobbles of the church and the fortress.
Gemmano
With its incomparable beauty, charm and history, Gemmano is one of the best preserved and most interesting areas of the Romagna inland.
While in Gemmano, you will be able to admire the ruins of the castle and of the Onferno Caves, the most renowned attraction of the area.
Saludecio and Coriano
Our trip carries on between valleys and farmed land towards Saludecio, with its belfries, towers, and ancient wall.
Just a few kilometres from the sea, Coriano stands out against the Conca Valley where it is immersed in, with its surrounding hamlets, farmhouses scattered through the landscape, cultivated fields and prestigious vineyards for the production of the renowned Romagna wines.
Montefiore and Montegridolfo
Montefiore Conca, with the suggestive Montefiore citadel, is one of the most important lands of the Malatesta seigniors, evoking ancient memories. At the border between the Marche and the Romagna region there is Montegridolfo, with one of the best-preserved castles in the whole region, where one can admire the landscape of the valley below.
