Things to do in Galeata Italy – what to see attractions and activities

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.

The construction of the Rocca dei Guidi began in 1021. The current structure, however, is due to the works carried out in the 13th century. It turns out to be one of the best preserved strongholds of the Guidi Counts, since it has intact the five-story keep and the imposing ramparts.

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.

The Rocca delle Caminate is a castle that dates back, according to written testimonies, to 997. It rises on a hill, entirely surrounded by greenery. You can see it in the distance from the country. Despite being very old, it is in excellent condition, thanks also to the fact that in the thirties it was the home of Benito Mussolini, the main reason why it was visited.

The Tower of Castelnuovo was built in the tenth century and belonged to the Caboli. Currently, there are only a few remains of the ancient fortification, including the castle, the bell tower dating back to the '400, and a small cemetery.

A beautiful building in a venetian style built in the late XV. It has a beautiful facade with exposed brick walls and a porch with round arches. The rooms on the first floor often house temporary exhibitions, while the living rooms of the second floor house the permanent exhibition "Res Communis" (embellished with a beautiful russian icon).

The imposing Fortress of Castrocaro Terme was opened to the public after a long restoration work to bring it back to a state of accessibility. It is a medieval construction and was born in the foundations of an ancient Group. Today it is managed by the Pro Loco di Castrocaro.

The Bell Tower, also known as the 'Campanone', was built on the plant of an ancient control tower. Later, the structure was transformed into Torre dell'Orologio, consisting of a large bell built in 1841 by the Balestra brothers of Cesena. Currently, the tower is in excellent state of preservation.