Sassocorvaro Pu: Fortress History, Lake and Hills

Sassocorvaro Pu represents a combination of fortress history, lake and green hills. If you would like to combine Italian culture with experiences in nature, you will find various points of interest here: the Rocca Ubaldinesca tells the story of protecting art during the war and offers an exceptional museum tour, while Lago di Mercatale brings together interests in nature and leisure activities. This picture is complemented by religious traditions, recurring events and historic sites in the surrounding area.

The Rocca Ubaldinesca and the Rescued Art

The Rocca Ubaldinesca was designed for Ottaviano degli Ubaldini by Francesco di Giorgio Martini. During the Second World War, the fortress served as an “Arca dell’Arte” and protected thousands of masterpieces from the dangers of war. The site therefore represents a chapter in Italian art history closely associated with the protection of important works.

The Rocca Ubaldinesca houses a museum tour dedicated to Pasquale Rotondi, with several themed rooms. The tour recounts the most important phases of Operazione Salvataggio from 1939 to 1946. From 1939 onward, Operazione Salvataggio made it possible to save almost 10,000 masterpieces of Italian art stored in the depots of Sassocorvaro and Urbino. For visitors interested in culture, this makes it possible to understand the history through a specific location and an event with a clearly defined timeframe.

Traditions and Events in Sassocorvaro

The Premio Rotondi has been awarded every year since 1997 at the Teatrino of the Rocca Ubaldinesca in Sassocorvaro. Another religious feature can be found in the Oratorio della SS. Trinità, which houses relics of the patron saint San Valentino. The annual San Valentino celebration in Sassocorvaro also includes a romantic walk along the Vie dell’Amore.

Lake, Forest and Hilly Landscape

Lago di Mercatale is an artificial lake between Mercatale and Sassocorvaro. It was created by a dam on the Foglia River. The wooded areas around Lago di Mercatale are suitable for walks and excursions. At the same time, the lake is used by canoeists and anglers, allowing quiet observation and active leisure interests to come together in this landscape.

The colline di Sassocorvaro form a natural landscape of green hills and a lake. This combination makes the area interesting for you if you would like to combine cultural impressions with a journey through a green landscape shaped by water.

Historic Sites and Mountains in the Surrounding Area

Several places with different characteristics are located around Sassocorvaro: Piana di San Pietro in Cotto is an ancient site, Fortezza Albornoz is a ruin and Palazzo Ducale is a historic site. Monte San Paolo, Monte Montone, Monte Palazzolo and Monte Carpegna are also located in the surroundings of Sassocorvaro; all four are mountains. The Ancient weapons museum, a museum, is also located in the wider regional area around Sassocorvaro.

A Special Route for Planned Races

For the planned 1000curve races in Sassocorvaro Auditore, the route between the start and finish is planned freely. Mandatory checkpoints must be passed along the way. This format adds an event with no fixed route to the cultural and natural landscape themes.

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Also explore Smirra, Tavullia, Sant'Ippolito, Ca' Romano I, Montelabbate, Ginestreto, San Lorenzo In Campo and Sorbolongo.

For the higher-level travel overview: Pesaro - Urbino.