Places
Viewpoint·Easy·Scenic·Hidden gem
Verucchio — Rocca Malatestiana & Necropoli Etrusca
Emilia-Romagna
Verucchio was the Malatesta family's first power base before they moved to Rimini, and their fortress still crowns the hill above a town whose surrounding necropolis has yielded some of the richest Iron Age Villanovan grave goods found in Italy. The fortress terrace looks out over the Marecchia valley toward the coast.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+150 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Free
Free parking below the fortress in Verucchio.
Water
Fountain in the town.
Highlights
- Original Malatesta family stronghold
- Nearby rich Villanovan-era necropolis
- View over the Marecchia valley to the coast
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the fortress grounds and approach path.
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