Sant'Agata Feltria: Orange Flag of the Touring Club
If you are looking for a place that seems straight out of a storybook, Sant'Agata Feltria è your destination. Nestled between the valleys of the Savio and Marecchia rivers, about 45 km from Rimini, this town offers evocative views and tales of the past.
Duration: 1 day
Means of transport: on foot
After parking your car, head straight for the Rocca.
First stop Rocca Fregoso, the place of fairy tales
This 10th-century fortress has been transformed into the permanent museum “Rocca delle Fiabe”. Immerse yourself in the history of the Montefeltro family while admiring the coffered ceilings and 16th-century frescoes.
Second stop Collegiate Church
Just a few steps from the Rocca, this 10th century church will amaze you with its works of art, including a dramatic 15th century Crucifix. Don't miss the crypt.
Third stop Mariani Theatre
This wooden jewel is one of the oldest theatres in Italy. Today it è a museum, but the intimate atmosphere will make you feel as if immersed in a Verdi opera.
Fourth stop Convent and Church of San Girolamo
Admire the cloisters, the 17th century Saint's Altarpiece and the Museum of Rural Arts, which celebrates rural civilisation and the art of not wasting.
Fifth stop Truffle Museum
Conclude your visit by entering the world of the white truffle, symbol of the area. If you are here in October, don't miss the dedicated fair.
Finally, walk the Fountain Tour.
Admire the Chiocciola, a golden mosaic of 300,000 tiles celebrating slowness. Discover the romantic Moon in the Well, set in the rock beneath Rocca Fregoso, appreciate the Imprints of Memory, a colourful oriental-inspired carpet created from an ancient watering hole.