Longiano

Longiano is between Cesena and Rimini, where the plain separates the sea from the hills, at an altitude of 179 meters above sea level.
Even if it is a community of little less than 5000 inhabitants, it has remarkably developed both  economically and  in defending its life quality. Therefore, in 1992, it was awarded the name of ideal village by the European Community and the magazine Airone.
The territory of the community of Longiano extends for 23,64 square Km. In addition to the centre, there are other precious historical settlements like the Balignano and Massa ones and the Felloniche and Villa Gualdo ancient hot springs. In Longiano the beauty of the historical and artistic patrimony goes together with the beauty of the landscape. In fact ,the agriculture is followed respecting the environment and the resources of fertile hills which has been known for centuries for their oil and good quality wines as well as the rich production of fruit.

The stately civic tower stands inside the charming castle courtyard and in front of it there is the white shape of a Venetian fountain.

The Piazza Malatestiana  opens out beyond the castle.  From here some alleys and little stairs arrive among the houses of the ancient village.
A little way ahead, in Via Giannini, there is the Territory Museumwhich hosts thousands of exhibits internally as well as in its courtyard in which traditions, crafts and customs were handed down from a very far past till nowadays.

Walking down to Borgo Fausto, which is just in the outskirts, we find the elegant Oratorio Barocco di San Giuseppe built in the beginning of the XVIII century - now the seat of the Sacred Art Museum - with its beautiful stuccoes by Antonio Trentanove and the altar-pieces by A. Zanchi.
Going on, we arrive in front of the Collegiata di San Cristoforo, built in the same place where an ancient parish church stood; inside it is enriched with precious works by Centino, Andrea Lillo, Benedetto Coda and Gian Gioseffo dal Sole.
The stately Santuario del SS. Crocefisso and the adjacent convent of the Frati Minori Conventuali overlook the main square.
The restored Teatro Petrella  and what remains of the ancient Convento Girolamino rise in the same square.

How to reach it

The shortest car route is from Zadina Pineta to Longiano

Distance: 22,0 km     Time: 16 minutes