Forli
Forlì is the capital of the province of Forlì-Cesena. Set in the Po plain, on the line of the via Emilia, the city was founded by the Romans in the second century BC. Forlì has a medieval layout, a distinctly regal look and a certain artistic and cultural liveliness. Thanks to the San Domenico museum complex and its exhibitions of international standing, Forlì has earned a place of honour among the Italian cities with a prestigious cultural programme.
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Highlights
Not to be missed
Abbazia di San MercurialeThis abbey is the symbol of Forlì. Built in the 12th century, it takes its name from Mercuriale, the town's first bishop.Read more
Musei di San DomenicoThe Musei di San Domenico are a reference point for art lovers, who come to Forlì to see carefully curated exhibitions of real artistic value.Read more
Piazza SaffiThe meeting point of Forlì's four main streets, this trapezoid-shaped square is one of the largest in Italy and the centre of the town's political and social...Read more
Rocca di RavaldinoSet back from the old town, this is a classic medieval defensive fortress, with round towers and massive walls protecting the inner citadel.Read more
Places to see
Places to see in Forli
Rocca di RavaldinoSet back from the old town, this is a classic medieval defensive fortress, with round towers and massive walls protecting the inner citadel.Read more
Parco della ResistenzaIn the Parco della Resistenza, visitors can admire a small lake with several species of swans, fish and ducks, statues dedicated to Primo Carnera and to the...Read more
Museums
Museums in Forli
Armeria AlbiciniIts rooms display armour, bladed weapons and firearms, including seventeen arquebuses. In 1958 the collection grew with a donation from Virginia Pedriali: a...Read more
Musei di San DomenicoThe Musei di San Domenico are a reference point for art lovers, who come to Forlì to see carefully curated exhibitions of real artistic value.Read more
Museo del Risorgimento “A. Saffi”It holds relics from the Napoleonic era and the Second World War, though most of the collection relates to the Italian Risorgimento, including objects...Read more
Museo Etnografico Romagnolo “B. Pergoli”Ceramics, printed fabrics, cabinet-making and farm work: the collection of this museum, among the first in Italy devoted to material culture, has grown...Read more
Monuments
Monuments in Forli
Abbazia di San MercurialeThis abbey is the symbol of Forlì. Built in the 12th century, it takes its name from Mercuriale, the town's first bishop.Read more
Cattedrale di Santa CroceThe Cattedrale di Santa Croce is the cathedral of Forlì, seat of the Diocese of Forlì-Bertinoro and of the town’s bishop; construction dates back to the 10th...Read more
Palazzo del MerendaPalazzo del Merenda was built in 1722. It is a stately residence housing the Biblioteca Comunale “Aurelio Saffi”, the Armeria Albicini and the Museo...Read more
Palazzo delle PosteThe Palazzo was commissioned by the Mussolini government and built between 1931 and 1932. It is a perfect example of how Fascism reshaped urban spaces and the...Read more
Events
