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MALATESTA FORTRESS

Santarcangelo

    The first evidence of the Fortress dates back to the 9th century.  For visits: Please contact the Tourist Office (Phone: +39 0541 624270).   The Fortress, as we see it today, was remodelled in 1447 by Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, a…

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    THE BELL TOWER

    Santarcangelo

      Built in 1893. Situated in the heart of the medieval town. An important landmark.   The 25 metre-high bell tower, affectionately referred to as the “Campanone”, by the locals, together with Ganganelli Arch, is one of the town’s most important landmarks. It…

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      Sferisterio

      Santarcangelo

        Ancient playing field for the traditional ball game “pallone al bracciale” (literally “bracelet ball”). Built at the end of the 18th century.   The “Sferisterio” is the area below the old Malatesta walls. From here you have one of the most magnificent views…

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        Porta Cervese

        Santarcangelo

          City entrance leading to Cervia Commissioned by the Malatesta family.   Porta Cervese, also known as “Salt Gate”, was once the entrance of the road connecting Santarcangelo to Cervia, a nearby seaside town which is famous for its salt fields. In…

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          PARISH CHURCH OF SAN MICHELE ARCANGELO

          Santarcangelo

            Built in the Byzantine period (6th – 7th century).   The “Pieve” (or parish church) dedicated to the archangel Michael is not only the most ancient religious building in town but also the most important one. At least, it was, until the…

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            PIAZZETTA DELLE MONACHE (NUNS’ SQUARE)

            Santarcangelo

              St. Catherine’s & St. Barbara’s Convent overlooks this beautiful square in the historic centre.   This is one of the most beautiful squares in the medieval old town of Santarcangelo. Next to it you find: Catherine’s & St. Barbara’s Convent…

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              THE BUTTON MUSEUM

              Santarcangelo

                Small museum with four centuries of history.   This small unique museum boasts an amazing collection of buttons which provide an enchanting insight into four centuries of history, from the 17th century to present day. It was founded by its owner,…

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                MUSAS – Museo Archaeological Museum

                Santarcangelo

                  MUSAS, Santarcangelo’s Historical Archaeological Museum was founded in 2005 with the aim of preserving and enhancing the archaeological, historical and artistic heritage of the city and neighbouring territories. The Museum is divided into different sections where the visitor can learn…

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                  MONUMENTAL GROTTO

                  Santarcangelo

                    There are more than 150 grottos (or man-made caves) which lie under Santarcangelo’s historic centre. They extend over eight different levels and form a complex underground city. There are various theories as to their original use – ranging from pagan…

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                    COLLEGIATE CHURCH

                    Santarcangelo

                      Santarcangelo’s principal church built in 1744.   The Collegiate Church, governed by a college of 9 canons (from which its name originates), was originally dedicated to the blessed Virgin of the Rosary. Nowadays, it is the parish of Saint Michael,…

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                      Arco Ganganelli

                      Santarcangelo

                        Triumphal arch built in 1772 in honour of Pope Clement XIV.   In 1769, when the cardinal priest Lorenzo Ganganelli, born in Santarcangelo, was elected Pope Clement XIV, the local authorities wanted to honour this event with an Arch designed…

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                        Stamperia Marchi

                        Santarcangelo

                          Historical textile printing workshop Still producing traditional prints from Romagna. The “Stamperia Artigiana Marchi” (literally the old artisanal printing house) is one of the oldest workshops of Romagna. Founded in 1633, the Marchi printshop offers a glimpse back to the past…

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                          B&B La Tartaruga

                          Santarcangelo

                          Spaziosa camera matrimoniale con possibilità di un letto singolo aggiuntivo. Servizi igienici con vasca da bagno. Sala colazione con possibilità di uso cucina. Possibilità di barbecue con tavolo esterno. Ampio giardino e posto auto privato. Situato al piano terra, l'alloggio,…

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                          B&B Nonna Seconda

                          Santarcangelo

                          Il B&B Nonna Seconda consiste in un piccolo appartamento, con una camera da letto matrimoniale, bagno, soggiorno con cucina, e divano-letto con la possibilità di far dormire un’ulteriore persona. L’ingresso è autonomo, non collegato al resto della casa, e la…

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                          Hotel Collina dei Poeti

                          Santarcangelo

                          Alle porte di Santarcangelo di Romagna, sulla collina di Spinalbeto immersa in una antica tenuta di oltre 18 ettari di uliveti, vigneti e parchi antichi, è situato l'hotel Collina dei Poeti. Un luogo ideale per rigenerare il fisico e la…

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