Idro Ecomuseo delle Acque di Ridracoli
Bagno di Romagna
The headquarters of the Hydro Water Ecomuseum of Ridracoli is located in the village of Ridracoli near the dam. The Museum is divided into 6 exhibition halls: that of fauna, water, energy sources, the history of water and development, the naturalistic section. The collection is focused on the National Park of the Casentino Forests and finally the technological section dedicated to the construction of the dam. In the last room we find photographs and schematic panels on display that illustrate the construction of the dam.
Forte di San Leo
San Leo
(30 Km)
The Fort of San Leo, also known as Rocca di San Leo is located in the homonymous municipality in the province of Rimini, in Emilia-Romagna. It is located on top of the rocky cusp that overlooks the town of Leontine and dominates the Valmarecchia. The fort is very impressive as it was built right on top of the mountain.
Museo Diocesano "A. Bergamaschi"
Pennabilli
(23 Km)
The Diocesan Museum “A. Bergamaschi” is housed in the rooms of the Palazzo Bocchi in Pennabilli. The Museum is distributed on three levels and is developed in fifteen exhibition halls. The structure preserves works by highly important artists such as Benedetto Coda, Giovan Francesco da Rimini, Carlo Cignani and others. Collections of liturgical objects, sacred vestments, silverware and majolica of great beauty and historical value are exhibited.
Museo della Storia del Calcolo
Pennabilli
(23 Km)
The Museum of the History of Calculation is located in the halls of the Palazzo Comunale di Pennabilli. Materials and inventions are exhibited that have made the history of mathematics and calculus great. Here it is possible to admire the only Cuneiform cone present in Italy that dates back to 2200 BC. Sumerian tablets from 4200 years ago, Greek inscriptions and Roman tombstones are also exhibited.
I Luoghi dell'Anima: Museo Diffuso
Pennabilli
(24 Km)
The Places of the Soul represent the spaces that Tonino Guerra wanted to create to expose to the inhabitants of Pennabilli and tourists evocative paths that invite the reflection and meditation of times elapsed. The Diffuse Museum is divided into different places starting from the “Garden of Forgotten Fruits” until you reach the “Petrified Garden” in the locality of Bascio.
Museo Ornitologico
Poppi
(14 Km)
The Ornithological Museum exposes to the public a large collection of specimens of flora and fauna of the territory, dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. The property is located in the Camaldoli Forest National Park. Of great interest is the precious Biggeri collection, kept inside it. In addition, the exhibition is enriched by illustrative and educational panels.
Museo Forestale "Carlo Siemoni"
Poppi
(11 Km)
The “C. Siemoni” Forest Museum was founded in 1982 and only in 1992 it was moved to its current headquarters. It was born in honor of Carl Siemoni, one of the greatest administrators of the forests of Casentino. The museum is one of the most important at national level since it is possible to see sections of logs, wood affected by insects, framed specimens and many wood samples of forest species. However, there are also rocks and plastics here.
Museo Fernando Gualtieri
Talamello
(25 Km)
The Fernando Gualtieri Museum welcomes about fifty works donated to the Municipality of Talamello by Fernando Gualtieri, in a period from 2000 to 2008. The artist, born in France, received the honorary citizenship of Talamello in 1982. The museum dedicated to him was inaugurated under the title “The Splendor of the Royal “in 2002.
Castello Chitignano
Chitignano
(23 Km)
The castle belongs to the Ubertini family of Chitignano, and has always been their property. The construction is very large and well organized, and over the centuries it has become even more majestic. To enter we must pass on a narrow path that leads us to what was the square of arms. Inside there are different works and paintings from different eras. It still belongs to private individuals, but you can very well visit on request.
Rocca Maioletto
Maiolo
(26 Km)
Rocca Maioletto turned out to be one of the hard to conquer strongholds of Valmarecchia and Montefeltro. It stands on a rock of sand and clay and dominates the village below. It was the property of the Church to become the home of the Casteldelci and Montefeltro.
Torre di Bascio
Pennabilli
(20 Km)
The Tower of Bascio was built during the 13th century inside the valley of the Torbello stream. The Tower is 21 meters high and has a square plan of 5.30 meters. At the foot of the Tower are the “petrified gardens” by Tonino Guerra. The property was restored in 1958 and is a popular place for hikers and nature-loving visitors.
Monastero di Camaldoli
Poppi
(15 Km)
The Monastery of Camaldoli represents a complex built during the sixteenth century that rises on the banks of one of the branches of the Archiano River. The works were completed in 1611 and included an ancient hospice or guest house, a church and a monastery. In front of the entrance to the main building is a monumental fountain built by Ambrogio Traversari in reference to the richness and quality of the renowned waters of Camaldoli.
Eremo di Camaldoli
Poppi
(14 Km)
The Hermitage of Camaldoli dates back to the 11th century and is located at 1,111 meters above sea level in the forest of the Casentino Forest Park. It is surrounded by a wide wall where inside we find the cells of the hermits monks and the church. Of particular importance is the cell of San Romualdo and the ancient library composed of numerous volumes.
Castello dei Conti Guidi
Poppi
(23 Km)
The Castle of the Counts Guidi in Poppi was built between the 9th and 10th century and was the seat of the feudal family of the Counts Guidi who lived in the manor for almost four hundred years. The current architecture dates back to 1274, when Count Simone di Battifolle had come to power. The main access to the castle, after the last restoration of 1470, was through the Lion Gate. The history of the castle is embellished by the stay that Dante Alighieri made between 1307 and 1311 in the wonderful rooms of this fortress in central Italy, here Dante composed the XXXIII song of Inferno.
Rocca Malatestiana ruderi
Santa Sofia
(7 Km)
The ruins of the Rocca Malatesta date back to the fourteenth century. In the Middle Ages it was among the highest fortresses in Romagna. Currently, only the ruins of the tower and the bastion are left.
Oratorio di San Francesco
Bibbiena
(22 Km)
The facade is inspired by a rigorous neoclassical style and shows a templar front marked by four semi-columns on a high base and rectangular niches and semicircular windows on the sides of the entrance. The interior consists of a single nave beautifully decorated in stucco and frescoes by Giuseppe Parenti.
Castello di Pennabilli
Pennabilli
(23 Km)