Hotel Ristorante Centopini | itineraries and parks

Itineraries and parks

A host of opportunities

The hotel Centopini is in a central position with respect to the province of Rimini, thus making it easy to reach places of interest in just a few minutes by car: castles, museums, parks, natural surroundings, often unique and certainly worth visiting.

The oriented nature reserve

The reserve museum

The Ventena valley

Fortresses and castles

Rimini - Castel Sismondo
Built not only as a military fortress but also as a residence for the Lord in the city, the castle was inhabited from 1446, while the bastions of the outer walls originate from a later date, following the death of Sigismondo. At present, the castle has now lost its original form, represented on the commemorative medal of Matteo de' Pasti, and the fresco painting by Piero della Francesca in the Tempio Malatestiano.

Verucchio - Malatesta fortress
This Fortress, known as "sasso" (the rock) is the most solid and visible in the area, despite conversions and restorations, and together with those of Montebello, San Leo and Santarcangelo, is one of the most beautiful and fascinating castles of the entire Valmarecchia valley.

Montefiore Conca - Malatesta fortress
This Rock dominates the middle valley of the Conca and that of Ventina, and is part of the most solid and integrated chain of the Malatesta defence system. It is perhaps the most characteristic of the Malatesta castles due to its round design and the height of the rock face, with a peculiar, virtually surreal appearance, smooth and faceted, compacted and crystalline. It therefore comes as no surprise that it caught the eye of Giovanni Bellini, who used it in the background of at least two of his paintings.

Santarcangelo - Malatesta fortress
The historical references to the fortress (one of the medieval castles of the Rimini province) date back to the end of the 9th century, recalling Federico Barbarossa, the battles between the Guelphs and Ghibellines, the tragedy of Paolo and Francesca and the long rule of the Malatesta (1248/1471). It was indeed a member of the Malatesta family, Sigismondo Pandolfo (academic, warrior and architect) who rebuilt the castle as a fortress, the work being completed in 1447, to give the overall structure the layout of today.

Montebello - Fortress of Guidi di Bagno
This is a castle of feudal origins, with the Fortress built on the ruins of a Roman "castrum" in the 11th century, standing on the edge of a sharp cliff face in a strategic position over the valley of Marecchia. A construction in such compact solid stones that when observed, still today, so high up in the sky, seems to keep vigil over the borders of three Regions and two States.

Mondaino - Malatesta fortress
The fortress of Mondaino, its surrounding walls and the Northern gate, founded on a large sloping base, all show the signs of the various updates attributable to Sigismondo Malatesta, forming a very picturesque collection, also thanks to the insertion of an eye-catching eighteenth century semi-circular piazza with porticoes.

Gradara - Malatesta castle
The Fortress of Gradara represents a magnificent example of military architecture of the 12th-13th century, nobly standing on the hills just a few kilometres from the sea. Started 900 years ago by the Degriffo family, it was then enlarged and enhanced over the centuries by the various landowners of Gradara: the Malatesta, Sforza, and Della Rovere families.

San Leo - Renaissance Fortress
The Fortress dates back to the Roman era, and now stands with its renaissance layout thanks to the Siena architect Francesco di Giorgio Martini, assigned by Federico da Montefeltro with the task of adapting the fortress to new weapons. Now, many visitors are also attracted by the prison and the death of Cagliostro.

Montegridolfo - Castle
An ancient castle, which, over the centuries, experienced the difficult clashes between the Malatesta family and Montefeltro family, due to its unique and strategic position. The narrow passage of the tower of the gate, similar to a drawbridge, gives access to a medieval hamlet, restored to its original splendour and rightly quoted as one of the most beautiful hamlets in Italy.

Republic of San Marino
The independence of the Republic dates far back, so much so that San Marino is deemed the most ancient republic in the world. Tradition dates its foundation back to 3 September 301 AD, when Saint Marino, a Dalmatian stone mason of the island of Arbe, fled from the persecution of the Christians by the Roman emperor Diocletian , and set up a small Christian community on Mount Titano , the highest of the seven mounts of the Republic. The owner of the area, a rich lady from Rimini, donated the territory of Mount Titano to the small community, which named it in memory of the founder “Land of San Marino”. The small capital hosts a historical, local and architectural heritage of inestimable value.

Parks and leisure

AQUAFAN
Riccione - Via Pistoia (in front of the A14 motorway tollgate)
Tel. +39 0541 603050 Fax +39 0541 606454
Opening times: summer
Over the years, Aquafan has become a privileged observatory of new trends and fashions, and is an example of just how much Riccione is a trend-setting location and birthplace of new fashions and styles.

OLTREMARE
Riccione - Via Pistoia (in front of the A14 motorway tollgate)
Tel. +39 0541 4271
Opening times: summer
Oltremare is the result of an investment of over 70 million Euro by long-standing businesses present in the area: Aquafan and Riccione Dolphinarium.

IMAX
Riccione - Via Ascoli Piceno
Tel. +39 0541 609000 Fax +39 0541 600610
Opening times: summer
Exclusive IMAX ® technology -
70 mm film with 15 perforations, digital surround sound system with an output of 12000 Watt and the giant screen with a height of 22 metres, as high as a block of 7 floors.

MIRABILANDIA
Ravenna - Statale Adriatica SS 16
Tel. +39 0544561111 Fax +39 0544 560195
Opening times: summer
Every day at Mirabilandia the various areas of the park are host to a variety of entertaining events and shows for both children and all the family. Explosions, chases, duels, and numerous other emotions await you at the magical events found only at Mirabilandia!

FIABILANDIA
Rimini - Via Cardano, 15 (Rivazzurra di Rimini)
Tel. +39 0541 372064 Fax +39 0541 378662
Opening times: summer
Located close to the sea between Rimini and Riccione, with easy access from the A14 motorway, Fiabilandia is a great fun park, covering an area of 150,000 square metres, immersed in nature and tranquillity. Visited by students of all ages, it has now become the ideal location to combine education and fun…and the events organised for the students are varied and original.

ITALIA IN MINIATURA
Viserba di Rimini - Via Popilia, 239 (S.S. 16 Adriatica"" - Km. 197)"
Tel. 0541 732004 Fax 0541 732203
Opening times: summer
Experience a fantastic and otherwise impossible adventure, exploring the cultural heritage of Italy and Europe, through over 270 perfect scale reproductions of monuments and architectural masterpieces.

LE NAVI
Cattolica - P.le delle Nazioni 1/A
Tel. +39 0541 8371 Fax +39 0541831350
Opening times: summer
Large open green spaces, open to all as a public park (over 49,000 square metres), with the following services: relax areas, adjacent beach, restaurants, bars, shops, equipped green areas, entertainment for children, shows, exhibitions, cultural events, conferences and sport.

DELFINARIO RIMINI
Rimini - P.le Boscovich (Porto di Rimini)
Tel. +39 0541 50298 Fax +39 0541 50362
Opening times: summer
Total involvement and maximum excitement when the dolphins are on show. An emotional and educational event is waiting to amaze you.

INDIANA GOLF
Riccione - Via Torino 30/a
Tel. +39 0541 691764
Opening times: summer
Indiana Golf is the biggest theme golf adventure in Italy. Immersed in a park of 7,000 m2, along the coastline of Riccione,5 minutes from the centre, you can experience an unforgettable adventure amid waterfalls, rocks, ups and downs, and small lakes crossed by footbridges.