The fortress was built about the year 1000 on the crag known as Sasso del Lupo, Wolf Rock. Its historic name, “Petra anellaria” derives from the circular shape of the rock on which it stands. It was restored and fortified by Francesco di Giorgio Martini in 1474. From 1506 to 1660 it was a fief of the illustrious Campofregoso family of Genoa; they transformed it into an aristocratic residence suitable for their elegant court.
Sant'Agata Feltria
Belongs to
Valley of Marecchia
Montefeltro
This town is located between the valleys of the rivers Savio and Marecchia, on the hills of Montefeltro, near Rimini.Sant'Agata is a splendid ancient town, well preserved, with different buildings of notable historic value; it is best to visit this town from spring to autumn when the weather is nice.Sant’Agata is steeped in spirituality with a high concentration of mystic places like sanctuaries and convents.Very well known is the National Fair of the Prized White Truffle which takes place very year in October on Sundays. Also, this town's Christmas markets are very interesting.
Worth seeing nearby
Itineraries
The Pristine Trail
The Candido Way takes place mainly in the Montefeltro Romagnolo of the upper Valmarecchia, touching the upper Val Tiberina and the right side of the Savio river.It crosses 5 municipalities; four Emilia-Romagna (Sant'Agata Feltria, Casteldelci, Pennabilli, in the Province of Rimini; Verghereto in the Province of Forlì-Cesena) and a Tuscan one (Badia Tedalda, in the province of Arezzo). Its length is about 120 km. It consists of seven daily stages, quite challenging, suitable for trained walkers.
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Comune di Casteldelci
A long hike in the northern apennines
The Parks' High Roads itinerary starts from Berceto, near the Passo della Cisa, in the Province of Parma, and reaches the Verna cliff, stretched out on the Casentino and then reaches leremo on Monte Carpegna, in the Parco del Sasso Simone and Simoncello. (read more)
Cycle Path of San Vicinio
The traditional 300 km walking route is enriched by the San Vicinio cycle path that allows you to cross the same places reached on foot, pedaling on a bicycle. The 325 km route with 8,000 meters of altitude difference is passable by MTB or GRAVEL and develops on forest tracks, dirt and asphalt roads with low mileage.
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Cycle Path of San Vicinio
Visit Sant'Agata Feltria in Tours
Renaissance Landscapes
Landscapes from the Renaissance. Set your watercolours in the same location where world-renowned artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Giotto, and Piero della Francesca created their masterpieces. This tour is unique in that it includes visits to nearby villages as well as tastings of traditional local food and wine.
E-Bike Tour on the Apennines
This electric bike tour winds through the mountains that form the borders of three Italian regions: Emilia-Romagna, Marche, and Tuscany. We will pass through nature reserves and parks where we can lose ourselves in admiring the landscapes facing the Adriatic Sea or the Tuscan countryside. A route that is accessible to everyone, thanks to the use of electric bicycles, that will take you to lesser-known Italy and its food and wine specialties.