San Leo, Medieval fortress and cathedral in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The town sits on a rocky plateau at 589 meters elevation, crowned by an enormous fortress that dominates the Montefeltro landscape.
The fortress underwent significant modifications in the 15th century under Federico da Montefeltro, transforming it into a military stronghold of strategic importance.
The San Leo Cathedral exhibits Lombard-Romanesque architecture with its side portal decorated with saint busts and houses important religious artifacts from the 8th century.
The municipality connects to neighboring towns through local roads, with the nearest major transport hub located in Rimini, 35 kilometers northeast.
The fortress served as the final prison for Count Cagliostro, an 18th-century occultist who died within its walls after years of confinement.
Location: Province of Rimini
Capital city: San Leo
Elevation above the sea: 589 m
Shares border with: Acquaviva, Chiesanuova, San Marino, Maiolo, Montecopiolo, Monte Grimano, Novafeltria, Sassofeltrio, Poggio Torriana, Verucchio
Address: 47865 San Leo, Province of Rimini, Italy 47865 San Leo 47865 San Leo
Website: http://comune.san-leo.rn.it
GPS coordinates: 43.89636,12.34333
Latest update: June 9, 2025 07:22
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