Rimini - San Leo

Right next to Covignano, the closest hill to the town, a series of gentle ups and downs leads to the town of Verucchio, the “ cradle” of the Malatesta family, with its art and wine. After this first rich stop which is worth a visit, and following a descent to the heart of Valmarecchia, a longer though continual road winds uphill through to the bastion of San Leo. Situated on an enormous, impassable rock it can only be accessed through a road carved into the rock. An itinerary for refined palates, for taste and bike lovers.

Not to be missed:
moving uphill towards San Leo, the valleys and corners of Valmarecchia offer a journey through time. Just like pedalling inside a painting by Piero della Francesca.



PLACES OF INTEREST

1 - The Malatesta Temple
This shrine of Renaissance architecture built by Leon Battista Alberti, contains works by Giotto, Piero della Francesca and other Italian artists from the 15th century.
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2 - The Arch of Augustus
An icon of the Roman period in Rimini, it was the ancient town gate.
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3 - Sismondo Castle
An impressive building, with its large square towers and powerful sloping walls. Sigismondo Malatesta died here in 1468.
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4 - The Parish Church of San Lorenzo in Monte
It is an ancient parish church built on the ruins of an ancient romanesque temple and already in existence in the 5th century AD. The first of a series of historical parish churches scattered throughout Valmarecchia.
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5 - Wine and taste Colli di Rimini
It gathers together olive mills, wine producers, wine cellars, farmhouses, restaurants, artisan shops, public institutions and trade associations, a route along the beaches on the Adriatic coast to the historical towns in the Conca and Marecchia valleys.
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6 - Verucchio
The ancient cradle of the Malatesta family, it is nowadays proclaimed as one of the most beautiful towns in Italy, for the richness of its historical, cultural and enogastronomic elements.
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7 - Cà Brigida WWF Oasis
17 acres of greenery hosting roe deers, hedgehogs, badgers, birds of prey and various species of amphibians and reptiles.
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9 - San Leo
Wonderful arts capital, cited by Dante Alighieri in the Divine Comedy, it is the heart of the historical Montefeltro region.
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WELLNESS VALLEY HOSPITALITY

• Grand Hotel Rimini
• Hotel De Londres
• Le Rose Suite Hotel
• Rimini Fiera