Saludecio
Let's discover Saludecio: a journey through history and beauty
Saludecio is a town located on the hills of Valconca, in the heart of the province of Rimini. With its 3075 inhabitants, it is part of the Valconca basin together with the municipalities of Mondaino and Montegridolfo. In this journey of discovery of Saludecio, we will delve into its millenary history and discover its hidden beauties.
The physical geography of Saludecio
Saludecio is located a few kilometers from the Marche border and is 15 km from Cattolica, 20 km from Riccione and 30 km from the capital Rimini. The town is strategically located on the hills overlooking Valconca. The terrain is characterized by a hilly morphology, with peaks reaching 400 meters above sea level. The panoramic view of the Adriatic sea and the surrounding hills is enchanting.
The origins of the name Saludecio
The toponym Saludecio derives from the adjective saluticius, but there are also other hypotheses regarding its origin. One theory suggests that the name of the town is linked to San Laudicio, a martyr of the Eastern Church highly revered by the faithful of Saludecio. However, some scholars hypothesize that the name of the saint is actually Eleukadio, bishop of the Ravenna Church, whose figure was acclaimed as a saint by the faithful but not officially canonized. This lack of official recognition may have led to a distortion of the name, from Eleukadio to Laudicio.
The history of Saludecio
The town of Saludecio has a millenary history, which dates back to the Roman era. Over the centuries, Saludecio has been at the center of political and military struggles, thanks to its strategic location. In the Middle Ages, the town was a stronghold of the Malatesta of Rimini, who fought against nearby Urbino of the Montefeltro. The medieval structure of Saludecio is still present today in the alleys enclosed by the city walls and in the two monumental gates: porta marina and porta montanara. In the fifteenth century, Federico da Montefeltro occupied Saludecio, taking it from Sigismondo Malatesta and returning the town to the State of the Church. In the sixteenth century, Saludecio experienced a phase of economic and cultural growth thanks to the work of numerous artists committed to the territory.
The beauties of Saludecio
Saludecio is a town rich in artistic and natural beauties. Among the most famous tourist attractions are the church of San Biagio, the parish church of San Giovanni Battista and the church of San Michele Arcangelo. The church of San Biagio is a small gem of Romanesque art with some Gothic parts. The parish church of San Giovanni Battista is a beautiful example of Romanesque-Gothic architecture, which deserves a visit both for the beauty of the interior frescoes and for the suggestion of its external forms. The church of San Michele Arcangelo, on the other hand, is built on a hill and offers a spectacular view of Valconca. But Saludecio is not only art and history, it also offers the opportunity to take long walks in unspoiled nature.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Saludecio is a town worth visiting. Its millenary history, its artistic and natural beauties and its geographical position make this town an unmissable tourist attraction. It only remains to organize a visit to Saludecio to discover all the wonders that this small town has to offer.
