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venna there is a small chapel dedicated to the so- Curiosity: Near the hermitage of Montepao-
Emilia Romagna called Madonna del Sudore, whose name origi- lo, following the “path of hope”, you reach the
small chapel where Saint Anthony used to retire
nates in an ancient city legend. Tradition has it
Religious Tour that the image was once found in a small niche in prayer.
4 days inside a tavern in Ravenna. One night, a soldier 4th Day: Rimini - San Marino - Sarsina - Return
stabbed it, prey to a burst of anger due to the loss
of a large amount of money at the dice game, and (Km. 60)
1st Day: Reggio Emilia - Bologna (Km. 84) the portrait of the Madonna “sweated” blood. San Marino, the oldest Republic and one of the
Stop in Reggio Emilia to visit the Basilica della smallest states in the world. The document that
Beata Vergine della Ghiara. The construction of 3rd Day: Rimini - Montepaolo Hermitage - Ri- recognizes its autonomy dates back to 885. The
the Basilica is linked to the miracle that occurred mini (Km. 162) visit of the Republic starts in Piazza della Libertà,
on 29 April 1596 when the young Marchino, deaf We will reach the hinterland of Forlì to visit the which is overlooked by the Palazzo Pubblico, or
and dumb from birth, miraculously obtained hermitage of Montepaolo, the most important Palazzo del Governo. Just above the square is the
word and hearing while praying in front of an im- sanctuary in Emilia Romagna dedicated to Saint neoclassical basilica of San Marino, which houses
age of the Madonna painted by Bertone. Anthony of Padua: it was here, in fact, that the the relics of the saint, a stonemason from Arbe,
After the visit, continue to Bologna. The city tour saint had his first Italian residence, between 1221 founder of the first Christian community living on
starts from Piazza Maggiore, overlooked by the and 1222. The sanctuary preserves an illustrious Mount Titano. On the three spikes of the crest of
Basilica of San Petronio, patron saint of the city. relic of St. Anthony, taken directly from the body Mount Titano, almost overlooking the plain, rise
Inside you can admire the Virgin and Child by Ja- kept in the basilica of Padua. the three fortresses or Penne. The first, called La
copo della Quercia. Through the ancient streets Back in Rimini, we will reach the old town centre: Rocca or Guaita, perhaps dates back to the 11th
adjacent to the square, lively and picturesque, from Piazza Malatesta we will walk towards the century and was rebuilt in the 15th century; the
you will reach the Palace that hosted the Mer- central Piazza Cavour on which stands a statue of second, called Cesta, from the 13th century but Business Proposals in Emilia Romagna
chants’ Forum, which has always been a place Paul V and a 16th century fountain. The square is rebuilt, houses the Museum of Ancient Weap-
of trade, and Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, where overlooked on one side by the Palazzo dell’Aren- ons; the third, called Montale, is from the 13th
the two towers stand out, the symbol of the city. go and the Gothic Palazzo del Podestà and in the century.
Walking along Strada Maggiore, you reach the background by the nineteenth-century Teatro At the end of the visit departure for Sarsina,
Benedictine Complex of Santo Stefano, the Jeru- Comunale. Walking along Corso Augusto, you where the basilica of San Vicinio stands, which
salem of Bologna, a place of great artistic value arrive in Piazza Tre Martiri, which stands on the owes its name to the first bishop of Sarsina, a
and intense devotion. area of the ancient Roman Forum, where it is fundamental figure in the process of evangeli-
said that Julius Caesar harangued his soldiers af- zation that invested this part of Romagna in the
Curiosity: In Bologna, there are 40 km of ar- ter crossing the Rubicon. From here, you can visit first centuries after Christ. Inside it is preserved
cades! Their construction is linked to the birth the Malatesta Cathedral, the city’s greatest mon- the chain that tradition says Vicinio wore, tied to
of the university, which, being the oldest in the ument and one of the highest creations of the a stone, when he was praying. Even today, the
world, immediately attracted a large number of early Renaissance. The majestic facade, inspired faithful come here to receive the blessing, which
students, so many that there were not enough by the forms of the Roman triumphal arch, is the consists in the imposition of the chain, believed
accommodation to accommodate them. Initially, work of Leon Battista Alberti. On the right side, to be able to drive evil from the soul.
therefore, the inhabitants closed their balconies solemn arches enclose sarcophagi of famous Return to your place of origin.
with wooden verandas, which were later trans- people. The Gothic interior preserves the tomb
formed into more stable structures: external of Sigismondo Malatesta. The visit continues to- Curiosity: In the Republic of San Marino, in addi-
rooms supported by scaffolding, the porches. wards the oldest of the surviving Roman arches tion to the conventional date, official documents
and one of the most beautiful that of Augustus, also indicate the “San Marino date”, which is
Just outside the historical centre of Bologna erected in 27 B.C. in honour of Augustus, restorer counted from 301 A.D., the year of the Republic’s
stands the sanctuary of the Madonna di San of the Via Flaminia, who joined the Via Emilia at foundation. In fact, according to legend, in that
Luca, connected to the city by a 4 km long porti- this point. In addition, worth a visit is Tiberius’ year Marino died pronouncing these last words,
co, the longest in the world. 5-arched bridge over the Marecchia River started symbol of his mission, “Relinquo vos liberos ab
by Augustus and finished by Tiberius. utroque homine” that means, “I leave you free of
2nd Day: Bologna - Pomposa Abbey - Ravenna - both men”, understood Emperor and Pope.
Rimini (Km. 209)
Departure for Pomposa Abbey, the complex is
one of the most important in northern Italy, wel-
coming guests such as Dante Alighieri and Pier Rimini
Damiani. Noteworthy are the frescoes inside the
basilica, inspired by Giotto, and the beautiful mo-
saic floor with marble inlays.
Continuation to Ravenna, where we begin with a
visit to the Basilica of S.Vitale, one of the highest
creations of Byzantine art: the dome is studded
with mosaics, including portraits of Justinian and
his court. We continue to the Mausoleum of Gal-
la Placidia, covered with mosaics; the church of
S. Apollinare Nuovo, built by Teodorico, which
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in the nave; the church of S.Francesco, with the
tomb of Dante, who died here in 1321 and re-
membered every evening by the tolling of the
bell.
Transfer to hotel in Rimini area.
Curiosity: In the abbey of Pomposa was born the
modern musical notation, by the Benedictine
monk Guido d’Arezzo, who invented the tetra-
grammaton, ancient relative of today’s penta-
gram.
Along the right side aisle of the Cathedral of Ra-
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