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This walking tour of San Leo is special because it condenses centuries of history, faith, and power into a thrilling four-hour adventure across a compact medieval town perched on a cliff. You’ll storm the mighty Fortress of San Leo, wander through the solemn Cathedral of San Leone and the ancient Pieve di Santa Maria Assunta, stand beneath the watchful Civic Tower, and step into Renaissance intrigue at the Palazzo Mediceo. Along the way, you’ll pass the noble Palazzo della Rovere and end at Palazzo Nardini, where Saint Francis of Assisi once met Count Orlando Cattani. What makes this tour unique is the seamless blend of dramatic landscapes, sacred spaces, and noble palaces—all within walking distance—offering the feeling of a quest through time where every stone tells a story and every step reveals a new layer of San Leo’s legendary past.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
At the Fontana di San Leo, your tour guide shall be waiting with a Signboard.
Itinerary
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Your journey begins with a climb up the winding path to the Forte di San Leo, the mighty fortress perched on its cliff like a guardian of the ages. Each step feels like you’re marching into battle, the walls looming higher until you finally breach the gates. Inside, you explore echoing chambers and prison cells, imagining the fate of Count Cagliostro, the alchemist who once languished here. From the ramparts, the land stretches endlessly below—your kingdom for the day.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Descending into the town, you stride into the Cattedrale di San Leone, its Romanesque stone walls rising like a spiritual fortress. The silence inside is heavy, broken only by your footsteps echoing across centuries. Relics of Saint Leo rest here, and standing at the cliff’s edge beside the cathedral, you feel the blend of faith and defiance that shaped this town.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Next, you step into the Pieve di Santa Maria Assunta, one of the oldest churches in Montefeltro. Its shadowy interior feels like a sacred cavern carved by devotion. Here, you’re not just a tourist—you’re a pilgrim retracing the steps of early Christians, sensing the raw power of belief that built this stone sanctuary.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Your adventure continues as you approach the Torre Civica, rising defiantly against the sky. Though its doors are closed, the tower’s presence is commanding. Standing beneath it, you feel the watchful gaze of medieval sentinels, as if the town itself is daring you to move forward.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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You stride into Renaissance intrigue at the Palazzo Mediceo, built by Florence after conquering San Leo. Its halls now host art and sacred treasures, but you can almost hear whispers of Florentine nobles plotting their next move. The palace is a reminder that San Leo was not just a fortress, but a prize fought over by powerful dynasties.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A few steps away, the Palazzo della Rovere greets you with its stately sandstone façade. Once the seat of noble power, now the Town Hall, it’s a stage where politics and ambition played out. Passing its doorway, you feel the weight of decisions that shaped the destiny of this cliffside citadel.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Your final stop is Palazzo Nardini, where history and spirituality collide. Here, in 1213, Saint Francis of Assisi met Count Orlando Cattani, a moment immortalized by a plaque. Standing before it, you imagine the energy of that encounter—faith and nobility converging in the heart of San Leo’s piazza.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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