Explore the enchanting landscapes of the Romagna hinterland during your stay
Urbino
Situated at an elevation of 485 meters, Urbino has maintained its identity as a center of art and culture throughout the centuries. Its Renaissance heart is the Ducal Palace, a symbol of the city and now the home of the National Gallery of Marche, which houses numerous masterpieces, including paintings by Piero Della Francesca and Titian. Other points of interest include the House of Raphael, where the artist was born, showcasing one of his early frescoes along with 15th-century rooms and furnishings, the Neoclassical Cathedral, the University Palace, and the churches of San Domenico, San Francesco, and San Sergio.
San Leo
In the Val Marecchia, approximately 30 km from Rimini, perched on an enormous rocky mass and accessible only by a road cut into the rock, stands San Leo. At the highest point of the rocky spur, the impregnable fortress, known as the Rocca, was expanded and around the 1600s adapted into a prison that housed illustrious convicts such as the Count of Cagliostro and Felice Orsini. The panorama from San Leo is one of the most beautiful and distinctive in the region: the view spans the surrounding mountains and along the Marecchia valley to the sea.
San Marino
The Republic of San Marino is the third smallest country in Europe and the world's oldest republic. Situated on the slopes of Mount Titano, San Marino has its own mint, postage stamps, a football team, and an army. Not to be missed are the three stunning fortifications connected by walkways to the citadel below, enclosed by a triple circle of walls. From any part of the territory, especially from the summit of its mountain, one enjoys a unique and unforgettable panorama, spanning the countryside of Emilia Romagna and the hills of Marche and Montefeltro, all the way to the Adriatic Sea.
Loreto
A place of worship and pilgrimage for millions of believers since the Middle Ages, Loreto encloses within its impressive Basilica the most important relic in Christianity: the House inhabited by the Holy Family in Nazareth, the one where Mary was born and where Jesus lived until the age of 30.
Gradara
Gradara is an ancient fortified village located in the hinterland of the Marche-Romagna Riviera, not far from Gabicce and the sea. It is set against a pleasant hilly landscape. It is known for its historic Malatesta Castle, which is open to visitors and includes, in addition to the armory, a torture chamber, a chapel, and some rooms with original furniture from the 14th and 15th centuries.
Frasassi
The Frasassi Caves, located within the Regional Natural Park of the Red Gorge and Frasassi, in the province of Ancona, are one of the most spectacular and fascinating underground pathways in the world, stretching over 30 kilometers.
Discovered in 1948, these underground karst caves offer the option of a tourist route, accessible to all, or the thrill of a speleological adventure.
