San Savino: Pieve, Castle and Routes

Get to know San Savino through several specific points of interest: the Pieve di San Savino, with a 14th-century marble tabernacle; the fortified village of Castello di San Savino; and several named routes. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in San Savino, these themes can help guide your choice: architecture and local history offer a different focus from a leg of a route or the local wine and food culture.

Pieve, Castle and local character

Castello di San Savino is a fully fortified village on the panoramic road connecting Montescudo-Monte Colombo with Coriano. Castello di San Savino (casa) is part of the medieval architecture; the building section called “casa” is dated to the period from the 12th to the 18th century. Thus, the Castle’s classification as medieval architecture sits alongside a broad dating for a specifically named building section. The Pieve di San Savino preserves a 14th-century marble tabernacle. This single object adds a precise century to the architectural points of interest.

The Fonte di San Savino, also called “poz d’la Piva,” is another landmark: it is the fountain of the old Pieve di San Savino. San Savino is also known for its spring water. The fountain’s name thus links a specific place with the old Pieve, while spring water is part of the town’s general character.

Routes around San Savino

The first leg of the Via Flaminia e Via Regalis runs from Rimini to San Savino. The second leg of the Via Regalis starts in San Savino and ends in Saludecio. The sequence of legs shows how San Savino’s role changes: it is first the destination and then the starting point, while Rimini is the start and Saludecio the destination of the two sections described.

A municipal cycle route passes through Montescudo-Monte Colombo and San Savino, then continues to San Clemente. Check the current route file before setting out. Another point of reference is the Strada dei Vini e dei Sapori dei Colli di Rimini: it passes through Agello and continues to the fortified village of San Savino. Check the route details before departure. Depending on whether you are considering a leg, a cycle route or a route focused on wine and local cuisine, you will find different points of departure for your plans.

Wine-growing history and Sagra de Sardòn

The Fattoria del Piccione is located in a historic complex. This includes a winery founded in the 19th century by the Marquises Massani and later run by the Counts Spina. The complex includes the Malatesta Castle of San Savino, dating from the late 15th century, and extends into its old moat. Here, two different dates come together: the castle’s late 15th-century origins and the winery’s founding in the 19th century.

The tenth edition of the Sagra de Sardòn in San Savino took place over two evenings in 2026 and was dedicated to seafood and recipes from the Romagna tradition. If you are planning a trip around the Sagra, check the event dates for your intended travel period.

Discover more destinations: Santʼarcangelo Di Romagna, Bellaria-Igea Marina, San Leo, Verucchio, Bellariva, San Giovanni In Marignano, San Clemente, Scavolino

For the overview of the wider area: Rimini.