Display # 5101520253050100All # Web Link Hits 1      Gradara Situated at 142 metres above sea level, with the Republic of San Marino, Rimini and Carpegna in the background, Gradara represents an extraordinary urban and architectural combination. Legend has it that the castle was the scene of the famous and tragic love story of Paolo and Francesca, caught in each other’s arms and killed by Gianciotto, Francesca’s husband. This love story was immortalized by Dante in his Divine Comedy. 253 2      San Marino The City of San Marino is the capital; it covers an area of 7.09 km2 and has a population of 4,493 residents. Its historic center is situated at the top of Mount Titano and is the highest city in the Country (over 700 meters above sea level). Moreover, the historic center is accessible from four "gates" and contains the three medieval towers (“pinnacles”), the symbol of San Marino; the Basilica of the Saint; the Monastery of St. Chiara, the Gate and Church of St. Francesco, the Ombrelli district and the main square of Mount Titano. 239 3      Grotte di Frasassi The hypogeum complex of the Frasassi Caves represents one of the most fascinating and majestic underground routes in the world. 245 4      Riviera del Conero The panorama that you can see is of the Adriatic sea, with his long and sandy beaches plenty of tourists, beds and beach umbrellas. This place of peace and nature, located in the most tourist coast is a safe area from the 1987: it is rich of particular birds and it has 18 different...The Parco del Monte Conero is an unforgettable place for people that like excursions and nature. 230 5      Urbino A city is not only defined by its monuments. To really know it, you have to experience its life, discovering its hidden details, walking from a gate to the other one, going through small stairs, peeking at buildings’ courtyards stopping in hidden small squares and meeting locals to make you tell their habits, traditions and festivals… Maybe, if I were always in Urbino… 215 6      San Leo San Leo, previously known as Montefeltro, is located 583 meters asl, 32 km from Rimini, in Val Marecchia (SS 258), on a huge boulder around impassable; is accessed by a single road cut into the rock. The panorama from St. Leo is one of the most beautiful and characteristic of the region giving views over the surrounding mountains and along the valley of Marecchia to the sea. 235

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