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Castles and fortresses

Verucchio Fortress

The cradle of the Malatesta family, with a view from the Marecchia valley to the sea.

The Rocca del Sasso overlooks the village from a rocky spur: the fortunes of the Malatesta, lords of Rimini, began here. From the walls the view runs from the coast to San Marino and the Montefeltro hills.

In the village, the Archaeological Museum is worth a visit for its Villanovan grave goods and the amber found in the local necropolises.

Opening days, times and tickets change through the year: always check the official site before you set off.

Verucchio e la Rocca Malatestiana sotto la neve
Verucchio e la Rocca Malatestiana sotto la neve · Photo: Giacomozanni, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Getting to Verucchio

From the airport, the station or your hotel: a driver takes you there and picks you up when you are done. Fixed price, book online.

Book your transfer

Service by Romagna Transfer. Their site opens.