In ancient times, the Castrum Olnani stood here, whose etymology, according to some, is linked to the rich vegetation surrounding the Ausa stream, consisting of wild ash trees and hornbeams. Together with Fiorentino, Montegiardino and Faetano, Serravalle is one of the four castles that were conquered by San Marino during the last war in which San Marino took part in 1463, fought against the Malatestas on the side of the Papal League whose allies were the Montefeltro. The historic core of the castle stands on the site of the ancient Malatesta fortress, some traces of which remain in the structure of the bell tower. Piazza Giovanni Bertoldi commemorates the Franciscan monk from Serravalle who was responsible for the first Latin translation of the Divine Comedy. Serravalle is home to the San Marino Stadium and Multieventi Sport Domus sports facilities. In the hamlet of Dogana, the portal designed by architect Giancarlo De Carlo marks the state border. Characterized by a lively productive and commercial fabric, Serravalle has an ancient rural vocation, witnessed by Villa Manzoni, the country residence of the Counts Manzoni-Borghesi, whose original nucleus dates back to the 17th century. The territory is also renowned for its vineyards.
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Food Experience
Mulino lab 301
"Grinding is first and foremost an art, but it is also a science" Stone mill with low speed millstones, which allow
milling the cereal in order to obtain a flour of higher quality and rich in nutritional values. The passion for the work and the attention to the needs of consumers who demand "healthy and safe" products, has pushed the owners to relaunch an activity that seemed outdated.
Heritage Collection
Ancient elements of the Serravalle castle
An ancient Roman settlement, in 1114 the castle belonged to the Church of Rimini; later it passed to Berardo da Maiolo, to the Municipality of Rimini, to the Vicariate of Santarcangelo, to the Holy See, then to the Malatestas and in 1463 to San Marino.
The historic centre of Serravalle is particularly attractive, carefully restored on what was once the ancient Malatesta fortress, although little remains of the original walls and buildings. The high quadrangular tower, or Torre del Mastio, now used as a bell tower, still retains traces of the ancient structure. The narrow streets and walls, faithful to the ancient medieval architecture, create an undoubtedly peculiar urban dimension.
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Heritage Collection
Museo dello Sport e dell'olimpismo
It was inaugurated on 22 May 2006 by CONS President Angelo Vicini.
It preserves :
- collections of sports stamps and coins
- exhibition dedicated to the first Olympic Games in which San Marino participated in Rome
- original of the 1959 CONS certificate of incorporation
- bicycles from the 194òs of San Marinòs Nello Giri, French road cycling champion
-Browning rifle with which San Marino marksman Ettore Stacchini achieved a world record in endurance with 15,000 cartridges fired at skeet shooting
- the "scaranine", forerunners of the 1940s sledge used during the winter in San Marino
- Manuel Poggialìs racing suit, 125cc world champion in 2001.
And many other historical relics.
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Slow Outdoor
Parco degli ulivi
More recently created, this park is characterised by numerous olive trees that accompany the entire pedestrian route.
There is a multi-purpose court with facilities for: basketball, volleyball, tennis and five-a-side football.
