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Collegiate church

Sant'Agata Feltria

    Built in the 10th century and extended in 1520 by the Fregoso, it has a 7th-century crypt. The side chapels are adorned with precious 17th and 18th-century inlaid and gilded ancones with many excellent pieces including a 16th-century wooden Crucifix of the…

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    Fregoso Fortress

    Sant'Agata Feltria

      Now a museum, the fortress was built around the year 1000 but underwent radical transformation in the 15th century under Federico da Montefeltro, who entrusted the work to Francesco di Giorgio Martini. His architectural intervention transformed the military bulwark into a noble residence for…

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      The bread ovens

      Maiolo

        These can be found all over by following road signs. They should ideally be visited during the Bread Festival at the end of June when they are all open.

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        Church of San Rocco

        Maiolo

          Situated on the north side of the rocky spur, it hosts scout groups and other visitors. Inside it has a precious 16th-century fresco. A delightful foot path leads from here to the fortress.

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          Church of Sant’Apollinare

          Maiolo

            In the village of Poggio, it was built based on the early 15th-century churches of San Leo. After a landslide in the 18th century, the small temple became part of a larger church dedicated to St. Blaise. Bearing witness to its age are…

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            Church of Santa Maria di Antico

            Maiolo

              Beyond Ponte Baffoni is the village of Antico and this temple, with essential lines adorned by a delightful portal and elegant rose window. Dedicated to Our Lady of Graces it welcomes the faithful with the loving embrace of a compassionate…

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              Maiolo Fortress

              Maiolo

                Its strategic position means it has lost none of its charm. It bears witness to an intense period in the Middle Ages and Renaissance when it was a defensive bulwark. Yet it met a tragic end, as did the village that stood on…

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                Fragheto

                Casteldelci

                  This quiet village has not forgotten its past; a massacre took place here when German soldiers struck with unprecedented violence on 7 April 1944 murdering local women and children and burning their houses. The reason for this retaliation was presumed…

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                  Campo

                  Casteldelci

                    Not far from Gattara, this is a small village of sandstone houses with a fascinating mediaeval layout.

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                    Gattara

                    Casteldelci

                      In the past this was called Gattaia, from the Celtic “Gat” or wood and its castle built in 1145 was the property of the Counts of Carpegna until 1817, even though it was involved in the battles between the Malatesta…

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                      Senatello

                      Casteldelci

                        The village is near the spring of the stream of the same name. The façade of the former town hall bears the coat of arms duke Federico unveiled in 1474 to seal his rule.

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                        Village of Poggio Calanco

                        Casteldelci

                          A characteristic village of stone houses that can only be reached on foot and that stands in an extraordinarily picturesque position. It has been abandoned, which merely adds to its charm.

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                          Bell tower

                          Casteldelci

                            Situated in the village, it dates from the 12th century and had a defensive role. It then became the bell tower of the nearby church of St. Martin.

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                            Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge)

                            Casteldelci

                              At the foot of the village, it indicates the only entrance to the old town until the carriage road was constructed. Built in wood at the time of the Romans, it was then only the second bridge in the Marecchia…

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                              Social Theatre

                              Novafeltria

                                Built in the 20th century it has Liberty accents with a fastigium with pinnacles on the outside and inside, pillars and columns supporting three circles with stucco ceilings.

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