Montefeltro is a historical and geographical region in northern Italy. It gave its name to the Montefeltro family, who ruled in the area during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
The mountainous region includes San Marino and the upper valleys of the rivers Marecchia and Conca. It is situated at the borders of the Italian regions of Emilia-Romagna, the Marche, and Tuscany.
The region has been historically considered an extension of Romagna. [1]
Montefeltro covers mostly the mountain part of the province of Pesaro and Urbino (Marche) and the south-western area of the province of Rimini (Emilia-Romagna). It comprises also two municipalities of the province of Arezzo, Tuscany, and the Republic of San Marino. The most important town of the region is Novafeltria. Today it is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Marino-Montefeltro, formerly until 1978 the Roman Catholic Diocese of Montefeltro.
The area is subject to recent territorial changes between the province of Pesaro and Urbino and the Province of Rimini. On 15 August 2009, seven municipalities were transferred from Pesaro and Urbino to Rimini: Casteldelci, Maiolo, Novafeltria, Pennabilli, San Leo, Sant'Agata Feltria and Talamello. [2] On 17 June 2021, the municipalities of Montecopiolo and Sassofeltrio followed. [3]
In the late 19th century, the area became a stronghold for republicans and supporters of Giuseppe Garibaldi, leading to considerable social repression. [4]
In the 1960s, much of Montefeltro was depopulated as Rimini's mass tourism economy developed. [1]
| Comune | Area (km2) | Population [5] | Mountain Community | Province | Region | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badia Tedalda | 119.12 | 1,165 | none | Arezzo | Tuscany | Italy |
| Belforte all'Isauro | 11.99 | 796 | Montefeltro | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | Italy |
| Carpegna | 28.31 | 1,680 | Montefeltro | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | Italy |
| Casteldelci | 49.21 | 476 | Alta Valmarecchia | Rimini | Emilia-Romagna | Italy |
| Frontino | 10.74 | 317 | Montefeltro | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | Italy |
| Lunano | 14.62 | 1,453 | Montefeltro | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | Italy |
| Macerata Feltria | 40.23 | 2,128 | Montefeltro | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | Italy |
| Maiolo | 24.40 | 841 | Alta Valmarecchia | Rimini | Emilia-Romagna | Italy |
| Mercatino Conca | 14.47 | 1,112 | Montefeltro | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | Italy |
| Monte Cerignone | 18.04 | 672 | Montefeltro | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | Italy |
| Montecopiolo | 35.74 | 1,235 | Montefeltro | Rimini | Emilia-Romagna | Italy |
| Monte Grimano | 52.31 | 1,249 | Montefeltro | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | Italy |
| Novafeltria | 41.78 | 7,312 | Alta Valmarecchia | Rimini | Emilia-Romagna | Italy |
| Pennabilli | 69.66 | 3,098 | Alta Valmarecchia | Rimini | Emilia-Romagna | Italy |
| Piandimeleto | 39.96 | 2,096 | Montefeltro | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | Italy |
| Pietrarubbia | 13.05 | 709 | Montefeltro | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | Italy |
| San Leo | 53.32 | 3,041 | Alta Valmarecchia | Rimini | Emilia-Romagna | Italy |
| San Marino [6] (List of 9 municipalities) | 60.57 [6] | 31,269 [6] | San Marino | |||
| Sant'Agata Feltria | 79.30 | 2,316 | Alta Valmarecchia | Rimini | Emilia-Romagna | Italy |
| Sassocorvaro Auditore | 87.55 | 4888 | Montefeltro | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | Italy |
| Sassofeltrio | 20.87 | 1,392 | Montefeltro | Rimini | Emilia-Romagna | Italy |
| Sestino | 80.46 | 1,485 | none | Arezzo | Tuscany | Italy |
| Talamello | 10.53 | 1,117 | Alta Valmarecchia | Rimini | Emilia-Romagna | Italy |
| Tavoleto | 11.99 | 909 | Montefeltro | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | Italy |
| Montefeltro | 987.49 | 73,031 |
San Marino, officially the Republic of San Marino and also known as the Most Serene Republic of San Marino, is a European microstate surrounded by Italy. Located on the northeastern side of the Apennine Mountains, San Marino is the fifth-smallest country in the world and covers a land area of just over 61 km2, with a population of 33,660 as of 2022.
Marche, in English sometimes referred to as the Marches, is one of the twenty regions of Italy. The region is located in the central area of the country, and has a population of about 1.5 million people, being the thirteenth largest region in the country by number of inhabitants. The region's capital and largest city is Ancona.
Romagna is an Italian historical region that approximately corresponds to the south-eastern portion of present-day Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy.
The province of Rimini is the southernmost province of the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Rimini, one of the "seven sisters" of the historical region of Romagna.
The province of Pesaro and Urbino is a province in the Marche region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Pesaro. It also borders the state of San Marino. The province is surrounded by San Marino and Emilia Romagna in the north, Umbria and Tuscany in the west, Ancona in the south and the Adriatic Sea on the east. The province has an enclave of the Umbrian commune of Citta' di Castello named Monte Ruperto. The province is also known as "Riviera of Hills". It is mostly covered by hills and is popular for its beaches.
The Marecchia is a river in eastern Italy. In ancient times it was known as the Ariminus which was from the Greek Aríminos. The source of the river is near Monte dei Frati which is east of Pieve Santo Stefano and southwest of Badia Tedalda in the Province of Arezzo in Tuscany. It flows northeast into the Province of Pesaro and Urbino in the Marche and is the only river that runs through Montefeltro. While flowing through Montefeltro, the river flows through the exclave Santa Sofia Marecchia, which belongs to Badia Tedalda. The river then flows past Sant'Agata Feltria and Novafeltria before crossing into the Province of Rimini in Emilia–Romagna. At Torello, part of the commune of San Leo, it flows 1 km west of the Sammarinese territory Acquaviva and the San Marino River flows into it, but the Marecchia does not touch the San Marino border. Finally, the river flows past Verucchio and Santarcangelo di Romagna before flowing into the Adriatic Sea near Rimini.
Santarcangelo di Romagna is a comune in the province of Rimini, in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, on the Via Emilia. As of 2009, it had a population of some 21,300. It is crossed by two rivers, the Uso and the Marecchia.
Verucchio is a comune in the province of Rimini, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It has a population of about 9,300 and is 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Rimini, on a spur overlooking the valley of the Marecchia river. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia.
Casteldelci is a comune (municipality) in the province of Rimini, in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, located about 140 kilometres (87 mi) southeast of Bologna and about 55 kilometres (34 mi) south of Rimini.
Maiolo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rimini in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 135 kilometres (84 mi) southeast of Bologna and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of Rimini. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 807 and an area of 24.4 square kilometres (9.4 sq mi).
Novafeltria, historically Mercatino Marecchia, is a comune in the province of Rimini, in the region of Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy.
San Leo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rimini in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 135 kilometres (84 mi) southeast of Bologna and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of Rimini. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia.
Sassofeltrio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rimini in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 145 kilometres (90 mi) southeast of Bologna and about 21 kilometres (13 mi) south of Rimini.
Talamello is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rimini in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 130 kilometres (81 mi) southeast of Bologna and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Rimini.
Tavullia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pesaro and Urbino in the Marche region of Italy, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northwest of Ancona and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southwest of Pesaro. Until 13 December 1938, it was known as Tomba di Pesaro.
Piadina or piada is a thin Italian flatbread, typically prepared in the Romagna historical region. It is usually made with white flour, lard or olive oil, salt and water. The dough was traditionally cooked on a terracotta dish, although nowadays flat pans or electric griddles are commonly used.
The Conca is a river in the Marche and Emilia-Romagna regions of Italy. Its source is Monte Carpegna, which is in the Montefeltro part of the province of Pesaro e Urbino. The river flows northeast near Macerata Feltria and Mercatino Conca before crossing into the province of Rimini. The river then flows past Morciano di Romagna before entering the Adriatic Sea southeast of Misano Adriatico and northwest of Cattolica.
Formaggio di fossa is an Italian cheese originating from Sogliano al Rubicone, in the province of Forlì-Cesena, Emilia-Romagna.
