Monte Colombo
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Monte Colombo is a frazione and former comune (municipality) in the Province of Rimini in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) southeast of Bologna and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) south of Rimini.
Monte Colombo borders the following municipalities: Coriano, Gemmano, Montescudo, San Clemente.
History
Although the area housed some residences and scattered settlements in the Roman and Byzantine Ages, the current town originated in the Middle Ages from a castle built here by the Malatesta family. After the latter's fall and a short period under Cesare Borgia, Monte Colombo was acquired by the Republic of Venice, which however ceded it to the Papal States in 1509–10.
On 1 January 2016, the municipalities of Monte Colombo and Montescudo merged to form the new municipality of Montescudo-Monte Colombo.[3]
Main sights
- Malatesta castle, with the annexed burg (14th century)
- Castle (fortified burg) of San Savino, dating to the late 15th century
- Bridge over the Rio Calamino (18th century)
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ Regione Emilia-Romagna, ed. (23 November 2015). "LEGGE REGIONALE 23 NOVEMBRE 2015, N.21 - Istituzione del Comune di Montescudo - Monte Colombo mediante fusione dei Comuni di Monte Colombo e Montescudo nella provincia di Rimini". Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Emilia-Romagna (BURERT) (305).
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