Monte Colombo
Town in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Monte Colombo is a frazione and former comune (municipality) in the Province of Rimini in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) southeast of Bologna and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) south of Rimini.
Monte Colombo | |
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| Comune di Monte Colombo | |
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 Coat of arms | |
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| Coordinates: 43°55′N 12°33′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Rimini (RN) |
| Frazioni | Taverna, Croce, San Savino, Osteria Nuova |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Simone Tordi |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.9 km2 (4.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 315 m (1,033 ft) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
• Total | 3,143 |
| • Density | 264/km2 (684/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Montecolombesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 47040 |
| Dialing code | 0541 |
| Patron saint | St. Martin of Tours |
| Saint day | November 11 |
| Official website | |
Monte Colombo borders the following municipalities: Coriano, Gemmano, Montescudo, and San Clemente.
History
Although the area housed some residences and scattered settlements in the Roman and Byzantine Ages, the current town originated in the Middle Ages from a castle built here by the Malatesta family. After the latter's fall and a short period under Cesare Borgia, Monte Colombo was acquired by the Republic of Venice, which however ceded it to the Papal States in 1509–10.
On 1 January 2016, the municipalities of Monte Colombo and Montescudo merged to form the new municipality of Montescudo-Monte Colombo.[3]
Main sights
- Malatesta castle, with the annexed burg (14th century)
- Castle (fortified burg) of San Savino, dating to the late 15th century
- Bridge over the Rio Calamino (18th century)
