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Bertinoro, a terrace over Romagna
Wonderful, cozy medieval village that boasts, with good reason, of traditional Romagna hospitality
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What it is and where it is Bertinoro
Bertinoro, lying on the first foothills of the Tuscan-Romagna Apennines, enjoys an enviable position; from the balcony of the main square on clear days the view can sweep over the whole of Romagna, from Faenza to Forlì, from Ravenna to Rimini, and on the horizon the blue stripe of the sea can be distinguished. The beautiful square is also overlooked by the Town Hall, or Palazzo comunale, or of the Ordelaffi family, lords of Bertinoro since 1306, with its Ghibelline battlements, clock tower and, in front, the symbol of Bertinoro, the Hospitality Column with its rings.
Fun fact: The Hospitality Column and the Giudecca.
Tradition says that it was built in 1247 and that its construction finally put an end to the disputes among the town's nobles over which of them should host strangers passing through Bertinoro. The column had 12 rings, one for each noble family: the stranger was hosted by the family corresponding to the ring to which he had tied his horse. That Bertinoro is a welcoming town is also evidenced by the remains of the Giudecca, where the town's Jews lived, indistinguishable from the other citizens. They are located a little lower than the Piazza, along Via Mainardi.
A bit of history: the Rocca
High above the Piazza, however, dominates the Rocca , a magnificent castle with a long and complex history. Documented as far back as the 10th century, in 1177 it housed Frederick Barbarossa for a long time, who had become its feudal lord after the death of the owner. In 1306 it was occupied by the Ordelaffi, former lords of Forlì, and Dante Alighieri was a guest there, who carried out some ambassadorships for the family. The fortress then passed to the Malatesta of Rimini, and finally to the Papal State.
Why it is special: the Interfaith Museum.
Today, the Rocca houses in its dungeons and cistern, a very interesting Interreligious Museum dedicated to the three monotheistic religions of the Mediterranean, a space where cultures and religions are brought together to get to know each other and dialogue, with tolerance and respect.
Not to be missed: a gourmet stop
You cannot visit Bertinoro without entering the most famous Enoteca in Romagna, the Ca' de Be'. Drinking a glass of Sangiovese, or Pignoletto, or Pagadebit to accompany traditional dishes or a simple plate of Romagna sliced meats on its wonderful terrace is an experience not to be missed, before you stretches the whole of Romagna.
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