10 Best Road Trips Near Rimini
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Take a road trip from Rimini to explore fascinating villages and landmarks spread throughout the Emilia-Romagna region. Rimini‘s backcountry offers just as many opportunities for leisure as the city’s beach, sea and activities. You could spend days discovering the surrounding land and all its intriguing and historic sights and attractions.
Soak up the medieval atmosphere and lose yourself in days of old in the fortifications and castle towns that belonged to the historic local noblemen of the House of Malatesta. Discover archeological digs and finds testifying to civilizations that inhabited these places thousands of years ago. Enjoy breathtaking views from rocky spurs that punctuate the hills and coastline. Here are some fascinating sights for an unforgettable road trip from Rimini.
1. Santarcangelo di Romagna
An underground world used for surviving sieges
Categoría: Historia, Foto, Económico
Santarcangelo di Romagna is a medieval town about 10 km from Rimini. Wandering its alleys, you’ll notice some strange stone squares in the cobblestones engraved with granaio (granary), revealing that beneath the town’s surface winds the vault of an actual underground citadel.
You can visit this intricate underground labyrinth of tunnels, shafts, and circular halls. People would take refuge or hide goods and food here during sieges. About 300 granaries and 150 caves were created, used as cellars and even prayer chapels. It’s said that the noblemen of the House of Malatesta had dug an escape route, accessible on horseback, which opened up into the countryside beyond the town walls. Take a tour to learn more about this underground world.
Santarcangelo di Romagna
2. Verucchio
Malatesta fortress offers a taste of the medieval
Categoría: Económico, Historia, Foto
Visit Verucchio if you love archeology, ancient civilizations, and exploring towns that have preserved their medieval charm. Nestled on the summit of a rocky spur, this town has twice been a regional capital. In prehistoric times it was the center of Villanovan culture, probably attributable to the Etruscan civilization. Necropolises, now in the Museo Archeologico, have been found in the vicinity.
Centuries later, Verucchio was the crux of the House of Malatesta’s power. Their stronghold still looms large over the surrounding land. In July, Verucchio comes alive with Music Festival performances, while August sees historical re-enactments and medieval feasts in the fortress. Admire age-old buildings in the center, breathe in the historic atmosphere, and take photos of breathtaking views.
Verucchio
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3. Reggio Emilia
The birthplace of Italy’s flag
Categoría: Gastronomía en , Historia, Foto
Reggio Emilia is a city about a two-hour drive from Rimini. Cheese, balsamic vinegar, and beautiful old buildings are just a few of the reasons to love the city. It’s most famous for being the home of quality Parmigiano Reggiano (parmesan) and traditional balsamic vinegar. But there’s plenty more to discover in this lovely place. To learn about how this town gave birth to the Italian tricolour flag, visit the Tricolour Flag Hall.
Stroll down Via Emilia and pop into a few of the many shops selling local produce, admire centuries-old churches, and stop for a rest in the ornate plazas. A few blocks away, explore collections of 18th-century art and Roman archeological treasures at Musei Civici di Reggio Emilia.
Reggio Emilia
4. Monte Titano
Highest peak in San Marino, topped by three historic towers
Categoría: Historia, Foto, Económico
When exploring San Marino, you’re bound to notice Monte Titano silhouetted against the surrounding land. On each of the three peaks is a tower, which used to protect San Marino from Rimini’s House of Malatesta.
Rocca Guaita (Guaita Fortress) rests directly on the rock within the oldest of the Republic’s three walls. On the mountain’s highest point sits Torre Cesta (Cesta Tower) within a castle that contained the guardhouse, now home to the Ancient Weapons Museum. Torre Montale (Montale Tower) is the smallest but of the greatest strategic importance, given its optimum position for lookouts. It holds an 8-meter-deep dungeon, accessible only from above. Be sure to explore all thee iconic towers, while admiring the panoramic ridge views.
Monte Titano
5. Misano World Circuit
Where to watch a MotoGP race and get a selfie on the champion’s podium
Categoría: De aventura, Familias, Foto
Misano World Circuit is the home of MotoGP motorbike racing in Emilia-Romagna. This historic facility has been hosting races since 1972, and since 2012 it has been dedicated to Marco Simoncelli who started his career on this very track. The guided tour will show you the paddock, boxes, pit lane, pit wall, and race control room. You can also ascend the podium where Grand Prix legends have received their trophy.
You can even ride an electric bike (available to the public) around the circuit in complete safety, challenging yourself to its bends. If you love cars and motorbikes, don’t miss your opportunity to visit the Misano World Circuit during your vacation in Rimini.
Ubicación: Viale Daijiro Kato, 10, 47843 Misano Adriatico RN, Italy
Teléfono: +39 05 4161 8511
Misano World Circuit
6. Cattolica
Home of the dancing fountains
Categoría: Económico, Parejas, Historia
Spend a romantic afternoon in Cattolica, a seaside resort that’s been developed around a fishing village. The port, along the mouth of the Tavollo river, is split across two jetties and a dockyard. Take a seafront stroll beside flowerbeds, greenery, and Fontane Danzanti (Dancing Fountains), where water gushes in time with music.
You can search for the house that Guglielmo Marconi stayed in. Or, explore archaeological findings from the Roman era at the Royal Museum of Cattolica, a lovely small museum with free entry.
Cattolica
7. Saludecio
A medieval village that also celebrates the 19th century
Categoría: Parejas, Familias, Historia
If you love historically rich places, visit Saludecio, a village about 30 km from Rimini that keeps its medieval character intact. In those times it was a defensive stronghold of the House of Malatesta, threatened from the south by the Montefeltros of Urbino. Its two fortified entrance gates and Torre Civica recall those years of struggle and battles to defend the land. The church’s size and decorations are another nod to the locality’s historic significance.
In August, Saludecio hosts the 800 Festival, dedicated to the 19th century. The center becomes a huge stage for dance, music and folklore performances, and street art. If you’re a street food fan, don’t miss the festival’s food stand area, offering delicious food and beverages.
Saludecio
8. Montegridolfo
A charming village on the Gothic Line
Categoría: Económico, Historia, Foto
Montegridolfo is a gorgeous medieval village with a castle, cobbled streets, and stone and brick houses that transport you through time. Despite its ancient appearance, this commune on the Romagna/Marche border is famous for historic events that are much younger than its buildings.
During WWII, the Gothic Line was formed here. This was the Germans’ defensive stronghold between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Adriatic to block the approaching Anglo-American army. The allied forces wanted to attack the enemy lines here as the hills were lower, making it more vulnerable. Visit Museo della Linea dei Goti to explore artifacts, wartime mementoes, documents, and testimonies of the battle.
Montegridolfo
9. Museo degli Sguardi
Where to see art from a new perspective
Categoría: Parejas, Historia, Exótico
Museo degli Sguardi, or “The Museum of Insights,” displays artworks and encourages visitors to observe themselves and their own perceptions as they view art. The grand idea is to draw your attention to the attitude of those observing art. A piece might provoke amazement or indifference.
You are lead through the West’s reactions to cultures of distant lands, the Enlightenment’s rationalist, scientific observations, and the aesthetic gaze of artists seeking new inspiration. The museum is easy to find in Villa Alvarado, next to Santuario di Santa Maria delle Grazie in the Covignano hills, just outside Rimini. It can visited on request, so make sure to plan ahead.
Ubicación: Viale delle Grazie, 12, 47923 Rimini RN, Italy
Teléfono: +39 0541 793 851
Museo degli Sguardi
10. Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini
A nature lover’s paradise in the Marche region
Categoría: De aventura, Parejas, Familias
Sibillini Mountains National Park (Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini) is the place to head to if you love hiking and the great outdoors. This large protected area is about a 2.5-hour drive south of Rimini, and the range has peaks exceeding 2,000 meters. Hike along a well-marked trail to the top of Monte Bove for panoramic views. You can also explore the gorges, waterfalls, and lakes on foot or by mountain bike.
The park’s namesake is Sibyl, a Roman soothsayer who was said to have had her cave in these mountains. The beautiful landscape is home to various fauna and flora. Keep your eyes peeled for butterflies, birds, and even the occasional roe deer during your visit.
Ubicación: 62039 Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Province of Macerata, Italy
Teléfono: +39 07 3796 1563
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Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini
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