VISITING SOGLIANO AL RUBICONE
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Sogliano al Rubicone stands in a vast area between Savio river and Rubicone river; this hilly area offers wide views from Apennine Mountains to Adriatic sea. A poetic path dedicated to the poet Giovanni Pascoli goes through Sogliano al Rubicone (see map). G. Pascoli had a close bond of affection with the "small, beloved village in Romagna", and he received the freedom of Sogliano in 1906. Walking along the paths of Parco Pascoliano means following a double route: you have the chance of visiting the places which were part of the poet's life and were source of inspiration, and you can immerse in his poetics by reading the poems you find at every stop. Don't miss the opportunity to know better the territory and its tradition, to enjoy the deep connection among nature, poetry and history, typical of our village. Following the route you arrive in the centre. In Piazza Garibaldi there is Palazzo della Cultura (picture on the right) |
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which hosts three interesting permanent exhibitions: the Veggiani Collection, the Arte Povera Collection and the Museum of Linea Christa. In Via Pascoli stands the Carmelite Convent (formerly Augustinian), founded by Paolo Mariani in 1824, next to the ancient Oratorio della Pietą (1518) today Church of Madonna dello Spasimo that is open for visits. Not far, in Piazza della Repubblica, there is Palazzo Comunale, present Town hall. Inside an ancient marble coat of arms representing the Lion of Saint Mark whose realization was ordered by Ramberto Malatesta at the beginning of XVI century. In Piazza Mazzini stands "E.Turroni" Theatre (picture on the left) opened in 1997 after being completely restored. Near the theatre one can admire the Church of Suffrage, built in 1679; the Bell Tower dates back to 1867. Inside the church some paintings of remarkable value, in particular an oil painting dated XVIII century, representing the Holy Family. In Piazza Matteotti one can see the faēade of the Ex-fascist building (on the right), with its peculiar architectural style; It was designed and built in 1941 by the Bolognaise architect Luigi Giordani by the good offices of Mussolini. |
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Inside three interesting permanent exhibitions:
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Veggiani Collection
Antonio Veggiani, mining engineer, was a connoisseur in studies specialized in discovering his territory. The municipality boasts the honour of owning his entire heritage. The collection has two sections - one of documentation and one of mineralogical finds - located in six rooms adorned with beautiful frescoes. The collection consists of five thousand volumes on general knowledge, manuscripts, scientific essays, photo material and slides. There are also various mineralogical and fossil finds among which a precious ovoid amber that weighs 625 gr. and was found by Veggiani near Campaolo, hamlet of Sogliano al Rubicone. It is possible to visit the collection and to consult the texts, every Saturday morning from 9.00 to 12.30. To visit the collection on other days please call the number 0541- 817311 to book, at least three days before.
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Arte Povera Collection Besides the history written by historians in heavy volumes rich in dates, numbers and quotations there is history written on pieces of paper, cards and small holy pictures; this "poor paper" has not got the abundance of a book or the "dignity" of a newspaper, but commits its coloured messages to one or two pages. The "poor paper" exposed in this museum refers to a period of time relatively brief in the history of illustration, about one hundred years. During the second half of XVIII century a new technique, chromolitograph, caused a breakthrough making possible the mass printing of stained images at low costs. Marvelling, fascinating, surprising without claiming to educate are some of the peculiar characteristics of poor paper. Visits by appointment : n. 0541- 948418.
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Museum of Linea Christa
The Linea Christa was composed by a series of strongholds and strategic points along the Rubicone river; along this line the German soldiers stopped for a period of time the advance of allied troops in October 1944, during the Second World War. The museum exposes war material used by armies involved in battles in the territory of Sogliano. A photographic section documents the visit of Benito Mussolini in Sogliano, the arrival of the allies, the damages the war caused and many other details. Inside a cave of the building hosting the collection, an air-raid shelter has been realized in order to give a realistic idea of allies air raids. The museum opens every Saturday morning from 9.00 to 12.30. To book a visit on another day of the week or another time please call, three days before, the number 329-2097279. E-mail ass.lineachrista@libero.it . |
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FOSSA CHEESE
The Fossa Cheese is a symbol of Sogliano al Rubicone and it is well known and appreciated all over Italy. This unique product is made from the fermentation, in tuffaceous underground rooms, of cheese produced in the area of Rubicone and Marecchia valleys. It is possible to visit the fosse by appointment. The custom of burying cheese was characteristic in rural tradition since XV century. Four important phases are necessary for the production: at first the fosse are prepared, next the cheese is placed inside, and after a period of maturing of 90 days it is taken out. Maturing in these particular conditions of humidity and temperature gives to the cheese a strong taste, an intense fragrance and good nutritional features. The peculiarities of Fossa Cheese are protected and guaranteed by the Producer's Association "Il Fossa". In 2005 this ancient product obtained as award the "Premio Qualitą Buonitalia" for its quality, in the section "Traditional Agroindustrial Products" in which there were more than 980 typical Italian Products. In these days the product is waiting for the PDO ( Protected Designation of Origin ), so that it will take the name "Formaggio di Fossa di Sogliano al Rubicone e Talamello". Nowadays the annual production is about 3000-3500 quintals ( 70 % "pecorino" cheese). |
Built in ashlar stone by the inhabitants of the area, the Benedictine Abbey is an authentic jewel of Romanesque architecture. The interior hosts works of art of great value: frescoes dated 1300 by the school of Rimini, paintings, vestments and epigraphs. The Municipality bought the monk's house and after restoration made it a museum dedicated to the poet Venanzio Reali. This particular "artist of faith" was born in Montetiffi in 1931 and died in Bologna in 1994. He was a biblist, painter, poet and sculptor. The museum "Agostino Venanzio Reali - Art and Poetry" boasts more than one hundred works (paintings, sketches, terracotta) most of them with a religious theme. Open on Saturday from 15 to 18, Sunday from 14.30 to 18.30 and during the week on request (n. 0541-940612). Montetiffi stands on a rock which degrades till the Torrent Uso and a path carved in the rock links the village to the stream. Here the Uso offers rare natural marvels: age-old trees, protected essences, little sources, a riverbed eroded by water in millions of years work, little waterfalls and lakes and the so-called "marmitte dei giganti". In this area are the ruins of an ancient mill and the newly restored Ponte Romanico, with a round arch structure; it was the link between Romagna and Montefeltro. Montetiffi owes its renown also to the centuries-old production of typical baking pans, teglie, used for piadina cooking. For this reason the village is very well-known all over Romagna. Camilletti-Reali is a family who continues the art of making teglie, the laboratory situated in Ville Montetiffi still presents traditional techniques and materials.
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In Montegelli the elegant Pieve di S. Stefano in Murolo, built in Romanesque style, hosts interesting works of art. Visits by appointment (n. 0541 940047). Montegelli is renown as a village of fragrances and flavours: in spring you are surrounded by fields full of flowers and officinal herbs, in autumn you can taste the savor, saba and mastlaz, products prepared following traditional recipes. The Savor is a sweet jam composed by must, apples, quinces, pears and dried fruit. The Mastlaz is an early wine rich in sugar, and the Saba is a very sweet and thick boiled must. The jams are also typical products, prepared with elderberries, figs and tomatoes. In Montegelli the officinal herbs are cultivated and sold to herbalist's shops. |
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National competition of classical music "Luigi Zanuccioli" (Sogliano) May-June, for young musicians. |
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Sogliano Estate (Sogliano), July-August, summer review with entertainments and concerts. |
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Sagra della Porchetta (Santa Maria Riopetra), last week end of August; porchetta
tasting. |
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Festa del sacro cuore di Gesł' (Montetiffi) third Sunday of September; sale of typical products realized by craftsmen (glassmakers, blacksmiths, ceramists and makers of teglie) and celebration of "Premio Nazionale di Poesia Agostino Venanzio Reali". |
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Sagra del Savor (Montegelli), last week end of September; tasting and sale of Savor and other typical products: Mastlaz, saba and traditional jams. |
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Fiera del Formaggio di Fossa (Sogliano), last two week end of November and first of December. Exhibitions, shows and sale of typical products. |
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Scientific centre of Movement Psychomotor learning with the Feldenkrais method. Private and group lessons. Professional training school. Via Strigara-Castello,11 Phone 0541 948035 www.centrofeldenkraiscsm.it |
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Icons of S. Maria della Vita Courses concerning iconography, at Carmelite Convent in Sogliano. phone 0541 948181 |
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Savor Cultural Association Montegelli, Via Montegelli n. 10, phone 0541-940150; www.savordimontegelli.it |
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Officinal Herbs Cultivation and sale of officinal herbs, Sig. Luigi Mellini Sforza, Via Montegelli - Monteboso n.33, cell. 339-8143382. |
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Honey Apicolture Pellegrini Marco, Via Le Greppe,12; phone 0541-948542 Apiarian Farm Angelini Gianfrancesco, Via Montetiffi-Ville del Monte, 67; phone 0541-945582 |
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Teglie "Le teglie di Montetiffi", Via Montetiffi - Ville n. 79, phone 0541-940708 |
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FOSSE Antiche Fosse, Via Pascoli n. 8, phone 0541 948687. Casa del formaggio di fossa, Via XX Settembre n. 2, phone/fax 0541 948556, cell.338 4943398. Fossa Biancolina, Via Rontagnano-Biancolino n. 86, phone 0541-940017. Fosse Brandinelli, Via XX Settembre n. 2/b, phone/fax 0541 948068, cell.333 6817248. Fossa Pellegrini, Via Le Greppe n. 14, phone/fax 0541 948542, 0541 948409. Fosse Tera s.a.s. Via XX Settembre n. 14, phone 0541 948601. Fosse Venturi, Via Roma n. 67, phone 0541 948521. |
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Il Farneto Farm house Via Bagnolo n. 46/D phone 0541 948263 |
Il Raggio Farm house Via Savignano di Rigo n. 20 phone 0547-970002, cell. 338 3875699 |
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La Rocca Farm house Via Pietra dell'Uso n. 13 phone 0541-940723 |
Le Querce Antiche Farm house Via Montetiffi-Vernano n. 92 phone 0541-940745 |
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Az. Mancini Mirco Farm house Via Vignola-Cą Poggio n. 13 phone 0541-948560 |
Guestrooms Monastero delle Agostiniane Via G. Pascoli n. 9, phone 0541 948181, cell. 3356097313. |
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Il Parco Hotel Restaurant Via Bagnolo-Provinciale n. 27/a phone 0541-948358 |
Il Capriccio Restaurant Via Savignano di Rigo, 40 phone 0547-96101 |
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Il Galeone Restaurant Piazza Matteotti, 10 phone 0541-948651 |
Il Passatore Restaurant Via Bagnolo-Ciocca, 2 phone 0541-948112 |
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La Gallia Restaurant Via Strigara-Cą Benedetto, 26 phone 0541-948603 |
La Mataora Restaurant Via S. Maria Riopetra-Bivio Montegelli, 63 phone 0547-315029 |
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La Valle Restaurant Via Valle, 15 phone 0541-948584 |
Monti Restaurant Via Rontagnano-Poggiolo, 35 phone 0547-940001 |
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Ottavio Restaurant Via Savignano di Rigo, 3 phone 0547-96000 |
Piscaglia Restaurant Via Montetiffi, 27 phone 0541-940603 |
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Ponte Rosso Restaurant Via Pietra dell'Uso, 7 phone 0541-940718 |
Tourist Office:
piazza Garibaldi; open during week-end from June to September and during the feasts.
Cell. 335-6097313
Sogliano al Rubicone Town Hall:
Piazza della Repubblica n. 35; phone 0541-817311 www.comune.sogliano.fc.it
Pro Loco:
Piazza Matteotti n.41; phone 339-8015884; www.prolocosogliano.it
Useful Numbers
Doctor on duty: 0541-948586
Carabinieri: 0541-948613
Civil Defence: 0541-948867
Forest Rangers: 0541-948543
Municipal Library: 0541-817350.
Comune di Sogliano al Rubicone: Oliver Ortolani - Bruschi Morvan
Contribution
Loretta Rocchi - Fabio Molari - Lara Cocchiarelli - Silvia Parenti - Sabrina Reali - Michele Benvenuti
Translation: Sabrina Nardi
Photograph
Maurizio Venturi - Giampaolo Senni - Sabrina Reali
Graphic and Html Designer
Filippo Domeniconi