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
Comune
Comune di Monte Colombo
Coat of arms
Location of Monte Colombo
Monte Colombo
Location of Monte Colombo in Italy
Monte Colombo
Monte Colombo (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 43°55′N 12°33′E
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceRimini (RN)
FrazioniTaverna, Croce, San Savino, Osteria Nuova
Government
 • MayorSimone Tordi
Area
 • Total11.9 km2 (4.6 sq mi)
Elevation
315 m (1,033 ft)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total3,143
 • Density260/km2 (680/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Montecolombesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
47040
Dialing code0541
Patron saintSt. Martin of Tours
Saint dayNovember 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
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. 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).



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