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Around Cesenatico…

Cesenatico is an excellent starting point to go “in search of Romagna”. You are in the land of smiles, in the kingdom of hospitality: do not miss the opportunity to discover all the beauty of Romagna, cradle of history, art, food and wine, entertainment. Cradle of the good life.

Villages and towns near to Cesenatico

Let yourself be amazed by the villages and art cities of Romagna, easily reachable from Cesenatico.

Bertinoro

Bertinoro is the spectacular “balcony of Romagna“, from where you can enjoy a 180 ° view of the coast and the Sangiovese vineyards. The land between the sea and the Apennines is ideal for the production of Romagna DOC Sangiovese Superiore and Romagna DOC Sangiovese Riserva Bertinoro. Piazza della Libertà, site of the legendary Column of Hospitality, is a panoramic sitting room surrounded by historic buildings, home to exclusive events and tastings. From here begin the roads that lead to the Fortress and Giudecca di Bertinoro.

Ravenna

Ravenna is art. It has 8 monuments included by UNESCO among the World Heritage sites – the Basilica of San Vitale, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Arian and Orthodox Baptistery, the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare in Classe, the Archbishop’s Chapel and the Mausoleum of Theodoric – has the richest collection of mosaics in the world and has been the capital of great civilizations three times. Ravenna also represented the last refuge of the exile Dante. For some years now, it has been possible to discover the city by an alternative route through over 80 works of Street Art.

Ravenna

Longiano

Longiano is a small village overflowing with unexpected artistic treasures. Starting with the Petrella Theater, inaugurated in 1870 by Enrico Petrella. The Museum of Sacred Art is a Baroque treasure chest in which works of great value are preserved. The Tito Balestra Collection at the Malatesta Fortress can also boast paintings by Guttuso, Sironi, Morandi, Matisse, Goya and Chagall. A small eighteenth-century church houses the Museum of Cast Iron and, a short distance away, is the fascinating Museo del Territorio, with over 6000 traditional peasant exhibits. Another plus are the tuff caves, used as a military refuge.

Forlimpopoli

It’s the city that gave birth to the great Pellegrino Artusi who, with the book “Science in the kitchen and the art of eating well”, shared important anecdotes and suggestions on Romagna’s gastronomic culture. “Casa Artusi” is an exclusive space where you can participate in interesting debates, tastings and readings.

Forlimpopoli’s biggest event is the “Festa Artusiana”, a nine-day long food and wine event involving all the restaurants in the center.

Forlimpopoli

Santarcangelo di Romagna

One of the most beautiful and refined villages in Romagna. Its skyline is really unmistakable, with the Clock Tower and the bulk of the Malatesta Fortress rising from the hill on which it stands. Not everybody knows that Santarcangelo di Romagna was built on a series of sandstone caves, ancient underground churches used as a refuge during the war.

In the village it is also possible to visit the unique Museum of the Button and the Tonino Guerra Museum, dedicated to the famous poet, painter and screenwriter, born in Santarcangelo di Romagna.

Some of the most beautiful villages surrounding Cesenatico

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And, far from Cesenatico...

For diehard explorers, here are some ideas on what to see starting from Cesenatico.

Ferrara

Ferrara is nicknamed “city of bicycles”, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monumental historic center is small but full of wonders that can be visited by bike or on foot. Among the unmissable sights are the majestic Estense Castle, the frescoes of Palazzo Schifanoia, the halls of the suggestive Palazzina Marfisa d’Este, the collections on display at the Palazzo dei Diamanti and Piazza delle Erbe. Via delle Volte is one of the most distinctive streets in the city, while Piazza della Cattedrale with San Giorgio Martire, the Palazzo del Comune and the Loggia dei Mercanti, is like an architectural postcard.

Bologna

Bologna, the “city of arcades”, has an eclectic and lively center. Piazza Maggiore with the Basilica of San Petronio is the heart of the city, next to which are treasures such as the Archiginnasio Library and the Anatomical Theater, the Church of Santa Maria della Vita with an extraordinary “Lamentation over the Dead Christ“, and Via delle Pescherie Vecchie with its shops, which is one of the most beautiful in Bologna. The Two Towers -Garisenda and degli Asinelli– are a visual reference point, while Piazza Santo Stefano with the “Seven Churches” complex of the is a corner frozen in time.

Bologna

San Leo

The ancient capital of Montefeltro, San Leo has over the years received numerous awards for the integral beauty of its monuments, which have spanned the centuries. First of all the Fortress, the work of the architect Francesco di Giorgio Martini and sceneof the mysterious events of the Count of Cagliostro, to whom an important summer event is dedicated: “AlchimiAlchimie”.

Don’t miss visits to the Romanesque Pieve di Santa Maria Assunta, the Cathedral of San Leone and the Museum of Sacred Art at the Palazzo Mediceo.

Gradara

The so-called “Capital of the Middle Ages” rises on a hill between Marche and Romagna. A labyrinth of alleys dominated by the Fortress which, according to tradition, was where the tragedy of the unfortunate lovers Paolo and Francesca took place. This was also narrated by Dante in his “Commedia”. There are many events that enliven the village all year round, including medieval festivals, themed dinners, costumed events and the exciting “Siege of the Castle“, which every two years transforms the entire village into a sort of historical film, illuminated by an exceptional fireworks display.

Gradara

Castrocaro Terme

The Fortress of Castrocaro Terme is a defensive bulwark that keeps centuries of stories and mysteries. Like that of Margherita, whose ghost still seems to wander sadly through the halls, after having sacrificed her life to defend her young love. Not surprisingly, the Fortress is the venue for an evocative Halloween party, with costumed actors who guide visitors through mysterious events. A fascinating journey through the perfectly furnished halls and a masterpiece of Renaissance military art, the Medici arsenals.

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