San Leo
A village on a huge block of rock with sheer walls, dominated by a Renaissance fortress.
The story
The fortress, redesigned by Francesco di Giorgio Martini for the dukes of Montefeltro, later became a prison of the Papal States. Its most famous prisoner was Count Cagliostro, the adventurer and alchemist condemned for heresy, who died there in 1795 in the cell known as «the well». Dante mentions San Leo in Purgatorio, and the village only passed from the Marche to Emilia-Romagna in 2009.
Why go
The view from the fortress over the Marecchia valley and San Marino is one of the finest in Italy.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Santarcangelo di Romagna station, 21.3 km away. Alternatively: Savignano sul Rubicone station, 22.7 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Rimini Airport (RMI), about 25 km away; with more flights, Florence Airport (FLR) is about 92 km away.
- Parking. There are 3 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 150 m away, free.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is May (about 85 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 2 to 7 °C | 7° 2° | 54 |
| Feb | from 2 to 8 °C | 8° 2° | 72 |
| Mar | from 4 to 11 °C | 11° 4° | 60 |
| Apr | from 7 to 14 °C | 14° 7° | 50 |
| May | from 11 to 18 °C | 18° 11° | 85 |
| Jun | from 16 to 24 °C | 24° 16° | 42 |
| Jul | from 19 to 28 °C | 28° 19° | 32 |
| Aug | from 20 to 27 °C | 27° 20° | 49 |
| Sep | from 15 to 22 °C | 22° 15° | 72 |
| Oct | from 11 to 18 °C | 18° 11° | 74 |
| Nov | from 7 to 12 °C | 12° 7° | 84 |
| Dec | from 3 to 8 °C | 8° 3° | 59 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 581 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
Nearby
- ★ Santarcangelo di RomagnaTown · 20 km as the crow flies
- RiminiTown · 26 km as the crow flies
- CesenaticoTown · 34 km as the crow flies
- FaenzaTown · 57 km as the crow flies
- ★ BrisighellaTown · 58 km as the crow flies
- RavennaHistory and art · 59 km as the crow flies
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