Churches and Monasteries
Cathedral of San Leo
It is certainly the highest example of medieval architecture preserved in Montefeltro and is one of the most singular and important examples of Lombard-Romanesque architecture, incorporating and concealing the remains of an older religious foundation, the early medieval Cathedral, built close to the seventh century when Montefeltro (San Leo), built as a 'civitas', became the seat of a new diocese.
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San Leo
Nearby places
San Leo, a wonderful capital of art, mentioned by Dante Alighieri in the Divine Comedy, is the fulcrum of the historical region of Montefeltro and is the city that gave it its name. Known for its historical and geopolitical events, location for films and documentaries, tourist destination of excellence, it is the precious pearl guarded by the province of Rimini. (read more)