Holiday apartment in Colbordolo: Castle, art and landscapes

Colbordolo combines historical traces, art and distinctive landscapes. If you choose a holiday apartment in Colbordolo, you will find a variety of points of interest: evidence of the town’s history, works connected with Giovanni Santi, and a mountain offering views over two valleys. The old town centre can be reached via a stone-paved ramp leading to the gate tower, Colbordolo’s landmark.

History and townscape in Colbordolo

Colbordolo Castle has been documented since 1213; a papal bull issued by Pope Innocent III mentions it in connection with the possessions of San Tommaso in Foglia Abbey. The 19th-century Oratory of Madonna del Monte stands on the road from Colbordolo to Montefabbri.

The Church of San Giovanni Battista in Colbordolo is a parish church and an architectural heritage site. It retains its original single-nave structure in the Romanesque Revival style. The church houses a painting by Claudio Ridolfi from 1605. It depicts the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, as well as Saints Joseph, Mary Magdalene, Dominic and Roch. The painting is set in a gilded wooden altar with 15 panels depicting the Mysteries of the Rosary.

Holiday apartment in Colbordolo between culture and landscapes

At Via Roma, 61022 Colbordolo (PU), you will find “El Paternal Mio Nido – Centro di documentazione Giovanni Santi”, a museum, gallery and collection. The Giovanni Santi Documentation Centre is dedicated to the artistic and literary work of Giovanni Santi, Raphael Sanzio’s father, who was born in Colbordolo. The exhibition rooms contain photographic reproductions and enlargements of details from the artist’s paintings; they are intended to convey an accurate picture of 15th-century court culture.

Monte di Colbordolo is regarded as a traditional destination for picnics and excursions. The steep climb to the mountain opens up views over the Apsa and Foglia valleys. At its foot, the remains of an ancient aqueduct are still visible. The aqueduct once supplied the village fountain and washhouse.

Since 2019, the Giovanni Santi Documentation Centre has been the starting point of the Parco delle Muse e delle Ninfe. The park consists of 28 stations connected with Santi and with the themes of nymphs, water and landscapes, extending across the entire area as far as Urbino.

The “Colbordolo” cycling route is classified as an Expert route and is considered scenic, with steeper climbs and descents. It runs from Vallefoglia via Colbordolo to Montefabbri. The communal oven in the town is also still fully functional and bears witness to the social life of the rural community. If you choose a holiday apartment in Colbordolo, you can prioritise these themes according to your preferred day of travel: local history and art, landscapes and excursions, or a cycling tour classified as an Expert route.

Further destinations: Borgo Santa Maria, Fenile, Serra Sant'abbondio, Apecchio, San Lorenzo In Campo, Canavaccio, Gallo, Monte Cerignone

For the higher-level travel overview: Pesaro - Urbino.