PREDAPPIO
HYSTORY
Separated from the ancient Predappio (from 1936
Predappio Alta), the town is the testimony of
Benito Mussolini’s commitment to promote the places that gave him birth.
On the 30th August 1925 the small plain hamlet called
Dovia became municipal capital (
New Predappio) with the singular urban structure and architecture created by the architects of the Fascist regime. Some buildings (including
Rocca delle Caminate, Caproni aircraft establishments and the
Casa del Fascio) will be part of a restoration project, with the purpose of historical and cultural studies.
USEFUL NUMBERS
- Town Hall: tel. 0543 921711
- Tourist Information Office: tel. 0543 921770
- Comunità Montana: tel. 0543 922622
- Pro Loco: tel. 0543 922787
PLACES TO SEE
- Native house of B. Mussolini: exhibition " La Romagna del duce in cartolina";
- Parish Church of St. Anthony from Padova, and the homonymous square;
- Parish Church and Romanesque crypt of San Cassiano in Pennino, dating back to the X and XI century (Byzantine decorations);
- Romanesque Church of St. Augustine: inside, ancient frescoes, including "The Dance of Death";
- Oratory of St. Rosa (“La Madonna del Fascio” e “La Madonna del Libro”);
- Castle and medieval village of Predappio Alta:
- The old hand-loom of 1835, still working (art workshop, Predappio Alta);
- Wine cellar CA 'DE Sanzves and museum in the centre of Predappio Alta.
THE SURROUNDINGS
- Walking and hiking around Rocca delle Caminate (road to Meldola: charming views);
- Summer baths in the Rabbi river: at the beach “in té fiom”, beach umbrellas area in Tontola;
- Cycling: from Predappio Alta, routes to Pieve Salutare or Rocca San Casciano.