Mondolfo
An Adriatic fortress
Province
Province of Pesaro-Urbino
Altitude
144 m a.s.l.
Inhabitants
13.000
Fortified village dominating the Adriatic coast from its hill, with a double medieval wall and the Marotta marina at its feet.
📜 History
An ancient medieval castrum, Mondolfo was contended between the Malatesta and Della Rovere families. Its double city wall testifies to the strategic importance of the village, located overlooking the Adriatic coast. In the 16th century it experienced a period of great splendor.
✨ Genius Loci
Mondolfo is the guardian of the coast: from its hill, the gaze sweeps over the Adriatic to the horizon. The double city walls tell of sieges and battles, but today the village is a place of peace where you can stroll through flowery alleys enjoying the sea breeze.
To See
- Double medieval city walls
- Bastion of Sant'Anna
- Church of Sant'Agostino
- Della Rovere Palace
- Marina di Marotta - beach
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