Monte Colombo
Monte Colombo is a frazione and former comune (municipality) in the Province of Rimini in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) southeast of Bologna and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) south of Rimini.
Monte Colombo | |
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| Comune di Monte Colombo | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Monte Colombo 
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| Coordinates: 43°55′N 12°33′E | |
| 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)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,143 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (680/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Montecolombesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 47040 |
| Dialing code | 0541 |
| Patron saint | St. Martin of Tours |
| Saint day | November 11 |
| Official website | |
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 1509–10.
On 1 January 2016 Monte Colombo merged Montescudo to form the new municipality of Montescudo-Monte Colombo.[3]
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
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- Regione Emilia-Romagna, ed. (23 November 2015). "LEGGE REGIONALE 23 NOVEMBRE 2015, N.21 - Istituzione del Comune di Montescudo - Monte Colombo mediante fusione dei Comuni di Monte Colombo e Montescudo nella provincia di Rimini". Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Emilia-Romagna (BURERT) (305).
