Gradara is particularly famous for its beautiful Rocca and for the adventures related to the castle, over the centuries subjected to the domination of the Malatesta, Sforza and Della Rovere families, and a famous background to the love story between Paolo Malatesta and Francesca da Rimini, immortalised by Dante in the verses of Canto V of Hell.
The Castle
One of the most visited places
The ancient town is surrounded by a double line of mediaeval walls and dominated by the Rocca di Gradara, in first place among the most visited Marche museums.
The village
Among the most beautiful in Italy
Gradara is the Capital of the Middle Ages, of Love and City of Play. The village of Gradara boasts two walls.
Paolo & Francesca
The “Divina Commedia”
Gradara is mainly famous for being the scene of the tragic love story between Paolo Malatesta and Francesca da Rimini, immortalised by Dante in Canto V of Hell.
The Magic Castle
Wonder and Magic
The Magic Castle transforms the village of Gradara into a magical place that evokes wonder and magic with artists from all over Europe.
