 Introduction
Arrival
History and Culture
One of the first vistors of the velvet beach of Cattolica was Luciano Bonaparte, brother of the Emperor, in the 1823 , who preferred it to the noisy Rimini. This “regal” character of Cattolica is still in the motto of the town that is “The Queen of the Adriatic Sea” The continuation of the tourism business improved in 1861 when the railway axis Bologna-Ancona was built allowing the rich families of the country to construct their summer residences in Cattolica.
Churches and Museums
Former Church of S. Croce built at the end of the sixteenth century beside the hospital of the pilgrims.
Chiesa di S. Apollinare
Probably built at the end of the thirteenth century, official mentioned in 1313. The actual building is of the year 1782.
Chiesa di S. Pio
It was built in the year 1859.
Chiesa di S. Antoni
It was built in the year 1970.
Polivalente
Library, fonovideo, Antiquarium (Archaelogical finds of the Roman Age; maritime section with documents and materials of the history of the navy).
Historical buildings and monuments
Built in the 1491, it was residence of the Captain of Cattolica, chosen by the council of Rimini, for the defence of the suburb.
Piazzetta Mercato
Some finds of a house of the Roman age.
Places of Interests
A new way of going to sea and becoming acquainted with its inhabitants and history. The wonderful adventure of the sea, from when it all started up to modern times.
Aquafan
Celebrated as the most famous aquatic park in Europe. A pleasure trip which can offer a true emotion through his wonderful slides and aqua plays.
Italia in Miniatura
A park devoted to the historical, architectural and cultural Italian heritage.
Events
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