Rimini: the imposing fortress of St. Leo and Valmarecchia

Hello, my friends! Welcome in My Own Italy to discover Italy with my personal touch!

Today our travel is to Emilia Romagna in province of Rimini: I'll let you to discover the impregnable fortress of San Leo, also linked to the legend of the famous and discussed alchemist Count Alessandro Cagliostro, who was kept prisoner here!

The Fortress of San Leo is situated on top of the rocky spire that overlooks the city and dominates the Valmarecchia.

The Fortress is the symbol of this ancient town and medieval village.

 This impregnable Fortress was considered of great importance since the Middle Ages because of its formidable strategic position: in fact, it stands on the highest point of the rock overlooking the Valmarecchia, surrounded by a series of steep vertical walls impassable by any side.

The Fortress is impressive and beautiful: you can breathe a magical and mysterious atmosphere, issued by the legend of the dark character of the Count Cagliostro, cunning and devious alchemist, who ended his day in its cells in 1795 after long years of imprisonment.

For this characteristic and also for the attractive location on the border of Monte Feltro, this Fortress was the subject of clashes and bloody fights between tribes and of the most important families in the history of Italy.

Even after the unification of Italy, the Fortress continued to fulfill its function as a prison until 1906.

From the square of the Fortress, as well as from the Towers, you can enjoy a unique landscape which offers, once again, a wonderful view of the hills of Emilia Romagna: this village is a must-see destination in your holiday in Italy.
 

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Rimini: the most popular Italian Seaside!

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Summer is coming and I'd like to suggest you a classic itinary: Rimini, the most popular italian seaside....

But, as usual, I'll do it with my personal Touch!

Rimini Seaside with My Personal Touch

Rimini, the History of  Dolce Vita

Rimini is on the Adriatic Sea, in the center of Italy. It is the hometown of Federico Fellini, the most famous italian Film Director (wikipedia, Federico Fellini), .

Welcome @ Grand Hotel Rimini

You can also breathe the air of the Italian Dolce Vita in the historic Grand Hotel (www.grandhotelrimini.com), a masterpiece of art nouveau in the city center situated in fornt of the beach and still popular haunt of artists and actors.

Discovering Rimini

Of course, we can't forget that Rimini was an important city during the Romans Emperor, so I think you will enjoy a tour in the ancient part of the city.

Let's have a look to the Guide Map!

In the very old center you can visit Piazza Cavour, a medieval square.

Formerly called the "town square" or "fountain square"; in the Middle Ages there was the center of city life (Rimini, Piazza Cavour).

Piazza Cavour (Rimini, Italy)

Today it no longer reflects the shape of medieval, but still retains the old public fountain, around which the place of the fish and vegetable market.

On one side of the square there are coffee shops, on the other you can admire the historic buildings: Garampi building (city hall), Arengo Palace and Palace of the Podestà.

Measurement system used in the Middle Ages, Piazza Cavour

Viale Pricipe Amedeo, Rimini

Coming back to the seaside, you can walk along Viale Principe Amedeo, one of the main streets of Rimini, where you can admire ancient and aristocratic mansions.

Villa in Viale Pricipe Amedeo

Certainly a different perspective of Rimini! :-)

Of course, we can't forget that Rimini is the capital of the traditional Piadina Romagnola... so please follow me at "Where to eat" section: I'm going to introduce you to a unique gastronomic experience!

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