Discover Mondavio: Fortress, Theatre and Culture

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Mondavio, choose a place steeped in cultural history: fortress walls, a Renaissance rocca, churches, a historic theatre, a cloister and a historic library offer a variety of points of interest. Tacconi as a culinary speciality, along with destinations in the surrounding area and the wider region, add to the appeal. For families wishing to combine culture with regional discoveries, this provides the basis for a varied travel itinerary.

Holiday apartment in Mondavio: fortress and theatre history

The Mura del Castello di Mondavio date from the 14th to the 15th century; their design is attributed to Francesco di Giorgio Martini. The Rocca Roveresca di Mondavio is considered an absolute masterpiece of Renaissance military architecture. Tickets for the Rocca Roveresca can be purchased directly at the ticket office there. The Teatro Apollo was established in the late 18th century in a former church dedicated to San Filippo Neri and was completely renovated in 1887.

Art, monastery and historic books

The Chiostro di San Francesco has eighteen round-arched arcades and low, plastered groin vaults. Located on the outskirts of Mondavio, the Convento dei Cappuccini is a testament to the architecture of the Capuchin Minor Friars from the second half of the 16th century. The Chiesa di San Francesco houses a painting of the Immaculate Conception by Giuliano Persciutti. The Museo Civico displays rare editions dating from the 15th to the 18th century from the historic library founded in 1577 by the Capuchin community based in Mondavio.

Tacconi and a historic event in August

Mondavio also has a distinctive culinary speciality: Tacconi is a typical handmade pasta made from stone-ground fava bean flour. In August, the historical reenactment event Caccia al cinghiale takes place; it commemorates the donation of the town to Giovanni della Rovere.

Museums and landscapes in the surrounding area

The Fondazione Villa Del Bali', a museum, is located in the surrounding area of Mondavio. The Museo Nori de' Nobili and the Bastione Sant'Anna, both museums, are also located nearby. Mount Monte Raggio is likewise in the surrounding area of Mondavio. In the wider regional area around Mondavio lies the Rotonda a Mare viewpoint. The Museo della Civiltà Contadina, Grotte, Arte Sacra, a museum, is also located in this wider regional area. The beach Spiaggia di Marotta and Boiani Beach are also situated in the wider regional area around Mondavio.

The right accommodation for your travel plans

When choosing your holiday apartment, you can consider whether to focus on Mondavio's cultural attractions or on combining them with destinations in the wider regional area. This allows you to distinguish between the fortress, churches, historic interiors and museums in the town and the landscape and regional attractions beyond it. A holiday apartment in Mondavio is well suited to a trip combining history, regional cuisine and a variety of discoveries.

Other destinations in the same area

Here you can find other destinations in the same area: Belvedere Fogliense, Lunano, Petriano, Massa, Tavullia, San Michele, Montesoffio and Isola di Fano.

For the overview of the wider area: Pesaro - Urbino.