Typology: guided tour
Itinerary: old town of Gatteo
Period: all year round every Saturday morning
Modality of execution: one-hour guided tour in Italian
For information and reservations apply to the Municipal Tourist Board; tours should be booked in advance, no later than Thursday at 12.00am and transfer to Gatteo is at visitors’ charge. Tours for groups can also be arranged on different days upon request. Minimum number of participants: 4
Itinerary in detail: the itinerary starts from Piazza Vesi, where the Municipal Palace is located and that’s the meeting place where a qualified guide will show visitors the sights and explain their architecture. The tour continues as far as Piazza Fracassi-Poggi and its San Lorenzo Parish Church, which is also the core of the town. Here you can admire paintings by artirst Montanari, who was born in Gatteo in the second half of 17th century and, later, moved to Rome to improve his artistic technique. In front of the main square you can see the Malatesta Castle and appreciate its two bastions, the entrance tower and the town walls. Through a small and compact stone bridge, which has replaced the original drawbridge, you get to the court of the castle. The tour takes you to the Oratory of San Rocco, a valuable example of sacred architecture: thanks to its charming features, it is intended for classical music concerts held over the year and much appreciated by the audience. The entrance hall to this tiny church, which is finely decorated with holy frescoes, is really worthwhile.
Upon request, the tour can also include a visit to the “Giuseppe Ceccarelli” library and the “Gli Antonelli” cultural center.
Tours are organised by the Association Italia Nostra, in collaboration with the Municipality of Gatteo.
Rates: free admission by registration if not otherwise indicated
INFORMATIONS
Piazza Antonio Vesi, 6
47043 Gatteo (FC)
0547 86083
iat@comune.gatteo.fc.it