Monte Colombo

Monte Colombo
—  Comune  —
Comune di Monte Colombo
Coat of arms
Monte Colombo Location of Monte Colombo in Italy
Coordinates: 43°55′N 12°33′E / 43.917°N 12.55°E / 43.917; 12.55
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)[1]
- Total	3,143
- Density	264.1/km2 (684.1/sq mi)
Demonym	Montecolombesi
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	47040
Dialing code	0541
Patron saint	St. Martin of Tours
Saint day	November 11
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Monte Colombo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rimini in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 120 km southeast of Bologna and about 15 km south of Rimini.

Monte Colombo borders the following municipalities: Coriano, Gemmano, Montescudo, 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 1509-1510.

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)

References

1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.