Civitella Di Romagna: Culture and Historic Routes

Civitella Di Romagna brings together sacred architectural history, the legacy of an ancient fortress and historic routes. The village of Cusercoli, which belongs to Civitella Di Romagna, adds a medieval castle, traces of a Roman site, religious art and a manufacturing tradition to this picture. If you are looking for a hotel, these themes can help you decide which part of the area's history you would like to focus on during your stay.

Sacred architecture and the Rocca di Civitella

The Santuario della Madonna della Suasia in Civitella Di Romagna was built between 1556 and 1595. A tower survives from the ancient Rocca di Civitella; it was rebuilt in the Gothic style. This places a specifically dated construction period alongside a rebuilt part of the ancient fortress as two distinct historical points of reference.

Cusercoli: castle, art and a manufacturing tradition

Cusercoli is perched on a rocky outcrop dominated by a medieval castle. The castle was built on the site of an earlier Roman settlement, of which an imposing wall survives. The castle and wall therefore represent two distinct periods: the medieval castle and the surviving part of the earlier Roman site.

The local cemetery in Cusercoli preserves 14 glazed terracotta panels from the school of Luca della Robbia. They depict the Stations of the Cross. While the castle and Roman wall are key parts of the area's architectural history, these panels focus on religious art.

Cusercoli is also an important centre for the production of garlands and rosaries, which are exported worldwide. This tradition complements the area's architectural and artistic heritage with a manufacturing tradition whose products reach beyond the region.

Historic routes and getting your bearings

A historic variant of the Via Romea Germanica runs from Civitella Di Romagna to Bagno di Romagna. It probably corresponds to the route taken by the monk Alberto. The possible link to Alberto gives the route a historical connection alongside its direction from starting point to destination.

From Piazza di Civitella, the historic variant leads to the Santuario della Suasia along a road that is partly asphalted, partly concrete and partly gravel. The three types of surface make the route a practical planning consideration if you are thinking of including it in your trip. Cusercoli can be reached via the S.S. 310 del Bidente.

Food events in Cusercoli

Cusercoli is associated with the Fiera del Prugnolo and the Sagra del Tartufo del Bidente, both food events for visitors. Their names refer to different culinary specialities: the Prugnolo mushroom and the Bidente truffle. If you would like to include either event in your travel plans, check the dates in advance.

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For the regional travel overview: Forlì-Cesena.