Discover Rimini on a guided tour and be enchanted by the Marecchia Valley (Valmarecchia), a territory boasting a unique landscape characterized by massive limestone and clay outcrops. Atop these imposing rocky cliffs rise extraordinary castles, fortresses, and historic villages such as San Leo, San Marino, Montebello, Petrella Guidi, Maiolo, and Novafeltria, stretching all the way to Pennabilli.
RIMINI GUIDED TOUR
Rimini mark the end of the ancient Via Flaminia: starting from the Arch of Augustus, where the Via Aemilia began, an extraordinary journey through history unfolds. We will discover masterpieces of antiquity such as the Surgeon’s House (Domus del Chirurgo) and the rich City Museum, before reaching the evocative Bridge of Tiberius with a view toward Marecchia Valley park. Crossing the bridge brings us to the ancient district of San Giuliano—a traditional fishermen’s quarter held dear by locals—where we can admire vibrant murals dedicated to Federico Fellini. In the heart of the historic center, we admire Castel Sismondo, the main square with Palazzo del PodestĂ , and the ancient merchant measurement scales, all testifying to the era when Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta transformed the city into a splendid Renaissance court. We continue to the Malatesta Temple (Tempio Malatestiano), Leon Battista Alberti’s masterpiece and a seamless blend of the sacred and profane celebrating Sigismondo’s love for Isotta degli Atti, before concluding with the timeless charm of Fellini’s Rimini.
SAN LEO AND THE TAUSANI MOUNTAINS
The famous castle village of San Leo is perched high atop a vertiginous limestone cliff; its historic center preserves authentic gems of Romanesque architecture, such as the Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta and the Cathedral of San Leone. The town is dominated by the imposing fortress, renowned also for the imprisonment of the mysterious Count Cagliostro. This visit can be combined with a scenic hike along the Tausani Mountains (Monti Tausani): walking along the ridge, your gaze will take in 360-degree views stretching toward the dramatic cliff of Mount Titano in the Republic of San Marino and across the entire Marecchia Valley.
VERUCCHIO AND THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Verucchio sits on a rocky spur overlooking the Marecchia Valley, offering sweeping views that stretch from the Apennines down to the sea in Rimini. This castle town boasts ancient origins and a history deeply tied to the strategic control of the valley. During our tour, we will explore the Fortress (Rocca Malatestiana), linked to the figures of Mastin Vecchio and Malatesta da Verucchio. A fundamental highlight of the itinerary is the Civic Archaeological Museum (Museo Civico Archeologico), housed inside the former Augustinian Monastery. The museum preserves extraordinary and rare artifacts from the Villanovan necropolises (9th–7th century BC), including the world-famous carved wooden throne, worked amber, textiles, and unique funerary grave goods.