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Fortresses, Towers and Castles

Gradara's Castle

The oldest nucleus of the Castle of Gradara dates back to the twelfth century, when a tower was built by the De Grifo family, while The fortress and the two walls were built mainly between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries by the Malatestas, The Castle of Gradara is famous not only for its imposing architecture, but also for being the setting for the tragic love story of Paolo and Francesca, narrated by Dante in the "Divine Comedy".

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Gradara

Gradara is known above all for its beautiful Rocca and for the vicissitudes closely linked to its castle, subject over the centuries to the dominion of the Malatesta, Sforza and Della Rovere families, and memorable stage of the love story of Paolo Malatesta and Francesca da Rimini, made immortal by the verses of Canto V of Dante's Inferno. Gradara is the Capital of the Middle Ages, of Francesca's Love and Soul.

Urbino

Urbino, located in the Marche region, is one of the most important and fascinating cities of the Italian Renaissance. Its historic center has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. (read more)

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