San Leo, the fortress prison of the Count of Cagliostro

Located in Val Marecchia in the middle of the Montefeltro, in the province of Pesaro and Urbino, San Leo stands on top of a mighty rock boulder, which can be accessed by one road cut into the rock. When the 3rd century, this small area as a hill sacred to the gods, he reached the Saint Leo decided that this was the ideal place for the spread of Christianity, then expanding throughout the region. An atmosphere of beauty, serenity and peace, as well as a wonderful view, is what Saint Leo provides its tourists, all in a setting of history and art of the most beautiful in Italy.

The Fortress of San Leo, was disputed by the people of the Lombards, Byzantines and the Franks, at that time the fortress was in fact a safe place where they can escape during the battles. In 1441 was conquered by the Duke of Urbino Federico III da Montefeltro, who had it restored with the help of Francesco di Giorgio Martini, the fortress at San Leo allowed to become one of the strongest places of Italy. St. Leo is now an interesting tourist destination, which is closely linked to the Adriatic Coast, between the various places to visit are the Church, the oldest basilica of Montefeltro, divided by columns and pillars forming seven arches on each side, the majestic cathedral built according to tradition, on the ruins of a Roman temple, a museum which displays a collection of antique weapons and various buildings such as Palazzo Medici, Palazzo della Rovere and Palazzo Nardini.