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Castles in the area of Romagna'S Coast, palaces and mansions

The Romagna'S Coast area is rich in castles, towers, and historic houses, a strong testimony of medieval architecture. A dense network of manors spreads over the whole territory, in the plains, on the gentle hill slopes and perched on rocky mountains, surrounded by vineyards, beech and chestnut woods. Built in strategic positions, they dominate the surrounding valleys, often with mighty crenellated walls and lively interior decorations made on frescoed walls to recall the opulence of the local noble families. Many can be visited, still others used as private homes, and still others only ruins bearing witness to a glorious past. Discover with Visititaly, the fortresses, the villas, the forts, the historic buildings, the noble residences and all the places linked to culture that characterize the Romagna'S Coast area. If you have visited a castle and would like to share your experience with others, please report it here!

Riccione - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Agolanti

Also known by the name of “Tomb”, it is a fortification built in the fourteenth century by the will of the Agolanti family and linked to the fate of this family until the 18th century. The sources of the time referred to this structure as “one of the most beautiful buildings in the Rimini area” (Ubaldo Antonio Marchi, 1973). Given its strategic position, in 1743 it became headquarters of the Austrian army. After several hand-shifts, earthquakes, in 1982 it became the property of the municipal administration and extensive renovations were required.

Rimini - Castles, palaces and mansions

Domus del chirurgo

After 18 years of restoration, the Surgeon's Domus was returned to the city of Rimini. It is a Roman house dating back to the II AD. Characterized by two floors, the small entrance leads to a corridor, on the side of which there is an interior garden and on the other side extended the various rooms. Following the excavations and studies of Domus it is possible to bring the home back to a military doctor from Eastern origin who was probably called Eutyches.

Riccione - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Mussolini

Initially called Villa Margherita, it bears the unmistakable name of the famous family that inhabited it. Located on Viale Milano 31, with a direct outlet to the beach, it was the house chosen by women Rachele for the summer holidays of the duce, knowing the passage of important statesmen and distinguished men visiting the fascist dictator. In 1997 it became the property of the Cassa di Risparmio di Rimini and assigned to the Municipality of Riccione on a free loan that made it available for exhibitions and exhibitions.

Ferrara - Castles, palaces and mansions

Delizia di Fossadalbero

Great palace wanted by Niccolo III and built in the first half of the fifteenth century. Transformed into 'delight' (i.e. place to rest and enjoy) by Borso d'Este, it looks like a crenellated castle with outposts and rivellins. It has 44 rooms (tastefully furnished and decorated), a chapel and a beautiful garden. Legend has it that this' Delight 'was the setting for the illicit and unfortunate love between Hugo (son of Niccolo III) and the Parisina.

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