Talamello, panoramic balcony over the Marecchia Valley
A small medieval village to explore in peace, then move on to the trails in the surrounding forests
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What it is and where it is Talamello
Talamello is a medieval inland village in the province of Rimini that occupies a spectacular panoramic position over the Marecchia Valley and the nearby towns of Novafeltria and San Leo. The splendid views surround a small historic center, gathered around the main square and embellished with artistic and architectural gems.
Why it's special: what to see in Talamello
A walk through the village allows one to calmly enjoy several beauties enclosed here. We could start, for example, from the church of the ss. Crucifix of Talamello, introduced on the outside by a splendid red brick portal. The church takes its name from a wooden crucifix attributed to Giovanni da Rimini. Not far away, the Amintore Galli Theater, now a museum venue used as a picture gallery, celebrates both the composer to whom it is dedicated and the pictorial art of the Gualtieri collection. Another hugely important art feature is the cemetery cell, sumptuously frescoed by Antonio Alberti da Ferrara.
Not to be missed: the amber of Talamello.
It is spelled "amber" but read "pit cheese," a delicacy that is aged in the sandstone subsoil of the mountain on which Talamello stands. The distinct and unmistakable taste of this cheese prompted poet Tonino Guerra to coin the refined nickname that distinguishes it today. The town of Talamello, justifiably proud of its precious gem, dedicates a square festival every November to Talamello amber, a splendid opportunity for a taste together with the townspeople.
Fun fact: Mount Pincio, an outdoor activity.
Mount Pincio is the hill on which the village of Talamello is located, and in whose sandstone rocks pit cheese is aged. Where the village ends, dense pine forests and centuries-old chestnut woods open up to be traversed thanks to a rich network of trails. The bravest might appreciate a hang gliding and paragliding tour, but everyone, even those who prefer to keep their feet firmly on the ground, will enjoy the wonderful views of the Apennines between Emilia Romagna, Marche and Tuscany, a pleasure not to be missed!
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