Longiano
Longiano stands on a hill in the Rubicone valley, at the centre of what was the Gothic Line during the Second World War, between Rimini and Cesena. It is a very handsome village, with Malatesta remains such as the castle, several museums, one of them devoted to the old craft of cast iron, and the Teatro Petrella, a small architectural gem with a distinguished programme.
The production of olive oil and cherries is very important, and a cornerstone of the local economy.
photo credits - photo.aptservizi.com, Photo Emilia Romagna, Open Data Monuments, Marco Boschetti, Marco Musmeci
Museums
Museums in Longiano
Fondazione Tito BalestraThe collection is spread across 5 floors and is devoted to contemporary works. It also houses a library and the Cido (Centro Italiano di Didattica Operativa),...Read more
Galleria delle MaschereAlong a corridor, on both sides, stands a selection of bronze statues depicting the leading masks of Italian commedia dell'arte.Read more
Museo del TerritorioOpened in 1986, it brings together around 6,000 objects from Longiano and other parts of Romagna. The exhibition is arranged by trade: housework and weaving,...Read more
Museo d'Arte SacraThe Museo d'Arte Sacra is housed in the Oratorio di San Giuseppe in Longiano. It displays many paintings, works of art, vestments, furnishings and sacred...Read more
Monuments
Monuments in Longiano
Castello Malatestiano di LongianoThe Castello Malatestiano is an early medieval fortress built to defend the hill village of Longiano. Its existence predates the fierce struggle between the...Read more
Oratorio di San GiuseppeThe building dates from the 1700s and has a Greek-cross plan, a plain exposed-brick facade and windows fitted with wrought-iron grilles.Read more
Teatro PetrellaSet within the former Convento di San Girolamo, the Teatro Petrella is a small gem dating from the late 19th century. Opened in 1870, it was also used as...Read more