The welcoming and picturesque village of Santarcangelo di Romagna lies along the ancient Via Aemilia. Its well-kept medieval village, which is scattered with small inns and traditional wine shops, develops along the narrow streets which lead to the Malatesta Fortress which dominates Giove’s Hill, which in turn commands the modern city. The city centre is peppered with plenty of picturesque workshops which sell precious prints and further famous local staples. One kilometre far from the village is the small Parish Church of Saint Michael the Archangel, the oldest one in the village, which was erected in the VI-VII century according to the architectural patterns of the nearby churches of the city of Ravenna. Not to be missed are the surrounding underground caves, a tangled labyrinth of narrow tunnels whose origins are still shrouded in mystery.
The lively old town of Santarcangelo often hosts interesting festivals and cultural events which attract large numbers of visitors: lively folk festivals which celebrate the most important local staples and interesting cultural events follow one another all year round. “Santarcangelo dei Teatri” Festival, which takes place in July, is one of the most important International festivals dedicated to avant-garde theatre.

During the Renaissance, these fascinating centres, which both rise on the top of impressive rock spurs overlooking the charming Marecchia Valley, were the seat of fierce fighting between the Malatesta Family and the Montefeltro Dynasty. Their imposing fortresses, the so-called Rocca della Scorticata in Torriana and the Castle of Montebello, which gaze across the surrounding countryside from on high, are now open to the general public.
Legend has it that the Castle of Montebello is haunted by the ghost of Azzurrina, the daughter of Ugolinuccio Malatesta, who is said to manifest herself every 5 years on June 21 making laughter and noises which attract large numbers of both researchers and curious people.
Torriana is livened up by extraordinary food and wine traditions. Not to be missed is the so-called "Scorticata – La collina dei piaceri" - The Hill of Pleasures - a three-day-long food festival which takes place in July and attracts large numbers of gourmets and food experts from all over Italy.

These small villages of the middle Conca Valley, which rise amidst the sweet hills which mark the watershed between the lands of the Malatesta Family and the territory of the Montefeltro Dynasty, achieved utmost cultural splendour during the Renaissance, as evidenced by the outstanding monuments and buildings which still punctuate their old towns. During summer, the tiny villages of Saludecio and Mondaino turn into lively open-air stages which host amazing shows, festivals and cultural events.
Among the most appreciated events are the so-called “Palio del Daino” - Palio of the Fallow Deer - which takes place every summer in Mondaino, “Ottocento Festival” in Saludecio and plenty of food and wine festivals dedicated to the most appreciated local staples, such as truffle and cave cheese.

San Marino can even be admired from Rimini’s compelling beach. Its ancient village, which is surrounded by impressive walls of local white stone, is crossed by picturesque narrow streets which are peppered with colourful kiosks selling souvenirs, traditional workshops and picturesque shops selling local staples. Mysterious nooks and crannies lead to the most important monuments, which are situated in the higher part of the old town. Charming squares, interesting museums and picturesque medieval paths lead to the top of Mount Titano, which is dominated by three medieval towers which host interesting museums gathering precious artworks and ancient weapons.
Mount Titano offers breathtaking views over the underlying territory and overlooks both the coastline and the high peaks of the Montefeltro area, the latter including the impressive profile of San Leo.