San Savino: The fortified village and its history

San Savino is a fortified village, the site of an old parish church and a reference point for several named routes. This combination brings together architectural history, stage planning and regional cuisine. If you are planning a stay, you can then decide whether to explore the village’s history, follow individual sections of a route or connect your trip with regional traditions. When looking for a holiday apartment, your preferred focus can be a helpful guide.

Fortified village and parish church

Castello di San Savino is a fully fortified village on the scenic road connecting Montescudo-Monte Colombo with Coriano. The name therefore refers to an entire fortified village complex, not just a single building.

The Pieve di San Savino preserves a 14th-century marble tabernacle. The Fonte di San Savino, also called “poz d’la Piva,” is the fountain of the old parish church. San Savino is also known for its spring water. The parish church, tabernacle and fountain thus offer several concrete points of reference for the village’s history.

Traces of different periods

In Castello di San Savino (casa), “casa” refers to the part of the building that belongs to the medieval architecture and dates from the 12th to the 18th century. This broad time span applies specifically to that part of the building; the parish church’s marble tabernacle, by contrast, dates to the 14th century. The two dates therefore refer to different historical features.

The historic Fattoria del Piccione complex includes a winery founded in the 19th century by the Marquises Massani and later operated by the Counts Spina. The complex also includes the Malatesta Castle of San Savino, which dates to the late 15th century, and extends into its old moat. Here, an older castle complex and the winery’s later founding history come together.

Stages and regional routes

For stage planning, San Savino is both a destination and a starting point. The first stage of the Via Flaminia e Via Regalis runs from Rimini to San Savino. The second stage of the Via Regalis starts in San Savino and ends in Saludecio. Those planning their trip in sections can thus see the village as a transition between arrival and the onward journey.

A municipal cycle route passes through Montescudo-Monte Colombo and San Savino, then continues to San Clemente. Check the current route file before setting off. This lets you include this sequence of places in your plans without assuming the precise route has been verified.

The Strada dei Vini e dei Sapori dei Colli di Rimini also passes through Agello to the fortified village of San Savino. Check the route before setting off. It offers another regional connection that can help you place San Savino within your travel plans.

Cuisine and local character

The tenth edition of the Sagra de Sardòn in San Savino was dedicated to seafood cuisine and recipes from the Romagna tradition over two evenings in 2026. Alongside architectural history and routes, local food culture and festival traditions are therefore also part of the village’s character. If you would like to plan your trip around a future festival, check the programme and the specific dates for that year.

These different themes offer various ways to discover San Savino: the parish church and fortified village represent its architectural history, the stages and routes offer a way to plan your trip in sections, and the Sagra celebrates regional cuisine. When choosing your holiday apartment, consider which of these aspects you would like to shape your days there.

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For the main travel overview: Rimini.