Cattolica Hotel - Three Star Hotel Cattolica

Via Bologna, 45 . 47841 Cattolica (RN) . Tel 0541.961071 . Fax 0541.958224 . info@hotelcristinacorona.it

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GRADARA

Situated at 142 metres above sea level, with the Republic of San Marino, Rimini and Carpegna in the background, Gradara represents an extraordinary urban and architectural combination. Legend has it that the castle was the scene of the famous and tragic love story of Paolo and Francesca, caught in each other's arms and killed by Gianciotto, Francesca's husband. This love story was immortalized by Dante in his Divine Comedy.

SAN MARINO

Not far away from Cattolica, is the Republic of San Marino. According to tradition, it was founded in 301 A.D. and is today the oldest existing European republic. This 'odd land out' within iItalian borders offers visitors thousands of reasons to be amazed and fascinated. The folklore of this tiny little state are displayed in spectacular parades where you can behold the Eccellentissimi Capitani Reggenti, escorted by the historical Counsel Guard founded in 1741. the magnificent Guaita Tower which was built on a slope of Mount Titano: its central portion is very old and its interiors house old valuable artillery pieces, besides a Chapel and the Dungeons. The Cesta Tower is the seat of the Armoury Museum. San Marino deserves a visit for the friendliness of its inhabitants, for its 1700 year-long history of independence, for its numerous typical shops selling cost-effective goods, for its exciting historical parades and folklore pageants with skilful crossbowmen and sbandieratori (flag-jugglers) in costume. in short, not far from the Adriatic Riviera you can have a great time in a fascinating hospitable state fully immersed in history.

URBINO

A tour in Urbino, one of the two chief towns of Marche, equals to a full immersion into the past. The 'ideal city' according to Renaissance principles, this walled city is a 'non plus ultra' of history, art and culture. You should not miss a visit to the Palazzo Ducale, the seat of the National Gallery of Marche, where you will have the opportunity to behold inestimable masterpieces by such masters as Raphael, Piero della Francesca, Titian, Paolo Uccello, Luca Signorelli. Religious buildings include the Dome, built in 1063 and devoted to the Virgin Mary; St. Francis' Church, dating back to the XIV century, featuring a mixed Romanesque and Gothic style, and a long list of old oratories. Secular buildings, besides the numerous palaces, include the above mentioned Palazzo Ducale, the Palazzo Comunale (Town Hall),which used to be a dwelling of the Montefeltro family, Palazzo Bonaventura Odasi and Palazzo Albani. Ultimately, a stroll round the marvellous small and large piazzas is a must: among them is the magical Piazza Rinascimento (Renaissance Square), where you can behold the many monuments including obelisks and traditional fountains.

SAN LEO

San Leo is a jewel of the Marecchia Valley in the Montefeltro area. This small village is hung to a rocky buttress on top of which is the famous Rocca. Here lived the ruthless Cesare Borgia, called 'Valentino' during the pontificate of his father Alexander VI (1502). In 1795, after being excommunicated and imprisoned by the Inquisition, the alchemist and cunning persuader Giuseppe Balsamo, better known as Count Cagliostro, died in the fortress dungeons. Today the medieval village of San Leo offers some interesting buildings including the Pieve romanica (Romanesque parish church), the oldest religious building in San Leo and in the whole Montefeltro area, which was evangelised by St. Leon in the III and IV century; the Cathedral, erected in 1173 and housing the oldest existing bust of the eponymous saint; the magnificent Bell Tower, a little away from the centre proper. Dating back to the Renaissance, the beautiful Palazzo Mediceo (1517 - 1523), the Earls' Palazzo Nardini and the XVII-century Palazzo della Rovere, where the successors to the Montefeltros in the Dukedom of Urbino lived.