Cantiano, comune of Italy
Cantiano is a small town in Pesaro and Urbino Province situated on a hilltop surrounded by rolling hills and thick forests. The village features narrow streets lined with stone buildings, a 17th century church, remnants of old walls and gates, and a main square with Renaissance architecture.
The region was settled around 500 BC by the Ikuvini people, who later came under Roman rule and were crossed by the Via Flaminia, a major road built in the early 200s BC. In the Middle Ages a fortified castle was built, contested between noble families, and modernized during the Renaissance by Federico da Montefeltro.
The name Cantiano traces back to ancient times and the Ikuvini people who settled this region. Today you can see this connection in traditional workshops where woodworkers and potters pass skills to the next generation, and visitors can observe or try local crafts.
The town is easily accessible by car with parking near the center, while buses also connect it to larger towns in the region. The level terrain in town is suitable for walking, and the surrounding forests offer trails for visitors wanting to explore nature.
A naturalist from the 1500s named Michele Mercati wrote about the beauty of this place and its rich collection of fossils. The mountains around Cantiano are known for fossilized shells and plants millions of years old that can be found in the hills.
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