San Giovanni in Marignano

San Giovanni in Marignano is a small commune located in the Province of Rimini in the Emilia-Romagna region. The village has a typical medieval layout with narrow streets arranged around a central church and is surrounded by green countryside.

The village developed during the Middle Ages as a settlement built around a parish church, as was typical in this region. Its basic structure and name have been preserved over the centuries and still shape its appearance today.

The place is named after Saint John and reflects a local devotion that visitors can still sense today in the community. The small church in the center remains a gathering point for residents and shapes the character of the village.

The village is easy to explore on foot since it is small and compact with no great distances to cover. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as the historic streets can be uneven and paved with stone.

The name reflects an old devotion to Saint John that remained directly preserved in very few other Italian villages. This direct link between the name and local religious tradition makes the place interesting for those studying regional folk piety.

Location: Province of Rimini

Capital city: San Giovanni in Marignano

Elevation above the sea: 30 m

Shares border with: Gradara, Misano Adriatico, Saludecio, San Clemente, Tavullia, Morciano di Romagna, Cattolica

Website: https://comune.san-giovanni-in-marignano.rn.it

GPS coordinates: 43.93930,12.71370

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:01