San Leo dominates the Marecchia Valley, its strategic location playing an important role in historical and military events.
Leo the Dalmation chose here to lead his reclusive life. Though together with Marinus who sought refuge on nearby Monte Titano, contributed to the advent of Christianity in the 4th Century. In the middle ages it thrived under the Montefeltros who had made San Leo the seat of their dynasty. This isContrada Michele Rosa |
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