Cesenatico, Port town in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Description
Cesenatico is a coastal town in the Province of Forlì-Cesena in Emilia-Romagna, stretching along the Adriatic shore. A central canal splits the town into two areas and connects the center with the sea.
History
The port was built in the early 16th century following a design by Leonardo da Vinci, commissioned by Cesare Borgia. The structure was originally meant to strengthen regional defenses and secure access to the sea.
Culture
The museum along the port displays working boats from past decades that float directly in the water, giving visitors a look into the daily life of fishermen. Some vessels still carry the old sails and nets as they were used until the mid-20th century.
Practical
The beaches offer rental stations for umbrellas, chairs, and water sports equipment, open from spring through autumn. The canal can be explored on foot or by bike along both banks.
Did you know?
During winter months, a floating nativity scene is set up in the canal, with fishing boats carrying life-sized figures representing biblical characters. The boats lie illuminated in the water at night, forming a depiction of the birth of Christ.
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Cesenatico Skyscraper
455 m
Maritime Museum of Cesenatico
593 m
Spazio Pantani
733 m
San Giacomo
564 m
Faro di Cesenatico
552 m
Marino Moretti house museum
500 m
Teatro Comunale
511 m
Grand Hotel Cesenatico
374 m
Centro Cesenatico
243 m
Luna Park
2.4 km
Kinderland
710 m
Marco Pantani memorial
1.4 km
Spiaggia Cesenatico
588 m
Sailors Brides square and "La Ma" monument
576 mTeatro Comunale
503 m
Giuseppe Garibaldi memorial
511 m
Spiaggia di Valverde
2.7 kmChiesa di San Giuseppe
480 mChiesa dei Santi Nicola e Francesco dei Cappuccini
413 mComplesso di Sant'Antonio Abate
5.2 kmPalazzone
3 kmAntiquarium comunale di Cesenatico
564 m
Piazza delle Conserve
313 m
Venetian columns
494 mChiesa della Madonna della Vena
1.5 kmResti dell'ex Torre Malatestiana
788 mMonumento a Garibaldi
512 mEx Colonia Francesco Baracca
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