10 Awesome Castles to Visit in Italy

3. Fortezza di San Leo, Rimini

San Leo is an incredible stronghold originating in the Renaissance period. The world-known historian and writer Umberto Eco was one of the famous people who loved the town and the castle. Boasting a plethora of monuments and a myriad of palaces, this location is undoubtedly worth a visit.

Although it was also used as a prison in the past, the Fortezza is a must-see destination these days as it’s surrounded by lush vegetation and manages to combine all of the beautiful parts of architecture, nature, and art.

View of the Fortress of San Leo and town of the Marche
View of the Fortress of San Leo and town of the Marche / Copyright Nickolay Vinokurov

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