BERTINORO

Located in the heart of Romagna, on the foothills of the Forlì Apennines, a few km from Via Emilia, 15 km from Forlì and 13 km from Cesena, Bertinoro dominates a landscape whose view extends to the sea.
In addition to the hospitality and the splendid panoramic view that can be enjoyed from the central Piazza della Libertà, hence the nickname "Balcony of Romagna", the locality is a typical example of a medieval citadel full of walls, towers and houses ancient, also known as the "City of wine".
In fact, legend has it that Galla Placidia, daughter of the Emperor Theodosius, who was passing through these places, tasted a wine served in a humble goblet and said: "you are not worthy of such a rough cup, o wine, but to drink in gold", hence the name of the city.

From the top of Monte Cesubeo, the millenary Rocca dominates the citadel, a building dating back to before the 10th century, where the emperor Federico Barbarossa stayed in 1177 with his court and his militia, then a bishopric since 1584. The structure is still today defensive keeps the medieval aspect well preserved.
Inside are the offices and apartments of the ancient bishop's residence, a large terrace facing the village and the large seventeenth-century hall decorated with Baroque frescoes.

Today the Rocca also houses the University Residential Center of the Alma Mater Studiorum of Bologna and the Interreligious Museum. Recently established by the Diocese of Forlì-Bertinoro, the Museum offers you the opportunity to investigate the common aspects of the three monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
The enchanting medieval village has another characteristic, that of being considered the 'City of hospitality' par excellence thanks to the tradition of the Column with the twelve rings. Each ring corresponds to one of the twelve families once appointed to host the stranger who, arriving, tied his horse to it. The tradition is still respected on the first Sunday of September.

Bertinoro is also famous for its wines and gastronomy. In addition to the 'Cà de Bé' regional wine shop, there are many cellars that can be visited belonging to the Forlì-Cesena Wine and Flavor Road where you can taste the typical Albana and Sangiovese wines.
The kitchen is full of pasta dishes created by the hands of the "sfogline", who still work the dough with a rolling pin. Piadina is freshly prepared in the numerous kiosks in the town.