Hinterland
The Queen of the Adriatic is surrounded by a beautiful, fascinating
hinterland that is rich in history, just waiting to be discovered. There
are many castles, fortresses and towns that should be visited, only a
short distance from the sea and ideal for anyone who wishes to come into
contact with nature, loves history and ancient traditions. Take a break
from the sea to experience the peace and wonderful landscapes of the
cultivated hills stretching as far as the eye can see, a trip to the
hinterland along the border between Romagna and the Marche is really an
ideal trip. The areas that are worthy of a visit are:
Coriano
If regenerating walks under ancient olive trees and large vineyards is
what you are after, then stop off in Coriano, take a long walk in the
park along the Marano River or along the Rio Melo Valley. The town is
famous for its Olive Fair in autumn and the Sangiovese Fair in August.
Mondaino
Mondaino has a lovely circular piazza with a neo-classic portico, where
the famous “Palio del Daino” is held. This is a medieval feast that
takes place every year in the third week of August where the entire town
and its inhabitants is portrayed as it was in Medieval times. The
Church of San Michele and the Monastery of the Poor Clares and Saint
Francis (“Clarisse e San Francesco”) are really worth a visit.
Montefiore Conca
The town is characterised by numerous shops selling arts and crafts and
worked using the crafts of the past. The Malatesta Fortress looming
over the town is well worth a visit. Important fairs held in the town
are: ‘Health Fair, in July, “Moonlit Fortress”, also in July and the
‘Chestnut Fair, in October.
Montegridolfo
This is a delightful medieval hamlet, perfectly restored, containing a
lovely castle built by the Malatesta family and a church dedicated to
Saint Rocco where there is a valuable painting by Cagnacci. Many types
of oil are produced here, making the small town famous throughout the
Peninsula.
Montescudo
The ancient Malatesta fortress of Montescudo deserves to be visited if
only to look at the Crucifix in the Parish Church of S. Biagio and
Simone. In August a lovely “Potato Fair” is held in Montescudo.
Saludecio
This small town is famous for two events held at the of April and during
the first week of August. These are the “Salus Erbae” dealing with
biological products, and the “’Ottocento Festival”, a wonderful
re-enactment with theatre performances, music, shows and food and wine.
San Giovanni in Marignano
In S. Giovanni the nineteenth century “Teatro Massari”, the Church of
Santa Lucia and the Church of San Pietro are not to be missed. The town
is also well known for its characteristic “Festa delle Streghe” (Witches
Fair), held every year at the summer solstice.
In the hinterland it is also possible to visit:
* Torriana,
l’antica “Scorticata”
* Gemmano
e le sue grotte
* San Leo,
la rocca suggestiva
* Santarcangelo,
tra immagini e poesie
* Verucchio,a
passeggio tra i colli romagnoli
* Faenza,
al centro della Romagna
* Mercatino
Conca - Montegrimano, nella vallata del Conca
* Gradara,
il Medioevo ai giorni nostri
* Valconca,
un gusto antico
* San
Marino, il monte Titano
* Urbino,
l’antico da scoprire
* Parco
San Bartolo, immersione nella natura
* Loreto,
città di pellegrini
* Frasassi,
una visita alle grotte
* Ravenna,
città d'arte
