What to see in Romagna
A land of hospitality and good food, Romagna offers far more than you'd expect from a holiday. Not far from the Adriatic coast, with its wide beaches and every kind of entertainment, lies a hilly hinterland of orchards, olive groves, vineyards and picturesque villages to explore at a leisurely pace, perhaps on a day trip

San Marino

Perched on a spur overlooking the plain below and the Adriatic Riviera, San Marino is the oldest and most distinctive republic in the world. Its towers and stone alleyways offer a view stretching from the Apennines to the sea.

Borgo di San Leo

The village of San Leo, with its majestic castle, was the scene of civil and military battles for a thousand years: the fortress was turned into a prison during papal rule and today overlooks the valley with its austere charm

Gradara

Gradara preserves the splendour of its ancient walled village and of the castle that was the backdrop to the love and tragedy of Paolo and Francesca, told by Dante in the Divine Comedy.

Ravenna

Founded over a thousand years before Christ, Ravenna is among the most important cities in Italy in terms of history and art. Its Byzantine, imperial and Gothic monuments, its mosaics unique in the world and the tomb of Dante Alighieri tell of a harmonious fusion of styles from different eras.

Rimini

Rimini combines in a single city the charm of Roman history, such as the Arch of Augustus and the Bridge of Tiberius, with the liveliness of Italy's most famous riviera. The historic centre, with Castel Sismondo and the Malatesta Temple, sits alongside the seafront and nightlife that have made Rimini a favourite destination for generations of holidaymakers.

Cesena

Cesena surprises with its Biblioteca Malatestiana, the first civic library in Europe and a UNESCO heritage site, and with the Rocca Malatestiana fortress overlooking the historic centre. An elegant, intimate town, ideal for a stroll among squares, porticoes and small shops.