THE LOVE STORY THAT WAS IMMORTALIZED BY DANTE – Paolo and Francesca, waiting for you at the Gradara’s Castle (Central Italy)

http://www.bestsmalltownsitaly.com/town/gradara-the-marches-center/ Legend, has it that the castle was the scene of the famous and tragic love story of Paolo and Francesca, caught in each other’s arms and killed by Gianciotto (Francesca’s husband). This love story was immortalized by Dante in his Divine Comedy. Situated at 142 metres above sea level, with the Republic of San Marino, Rimini and Carpegna in the background, Gradara represents an extraordinary urban and architectural combination. Castle timetable: Monday 8.30-13.15, Tuesday to Sunday: 8.30-18.30. Guided tours of the village and castle of Gradara with illustration of the main historical and artistic heritage, the architecture with panoramic view from the top, frescoes, paintings, interior design and furnishings and of course a narration of the legend of Paolo and Francesca. http://www.dimoramalatesta.com/ A few steps from the Castle of Gradara (considered among the top twenty national monuments of Italy), the B & B “Dimora Malatesta” allows a perfect and relaxing stay in an atmosphere of another era. In the evening everything is transformed into a fabulous place, full of unique views and breathtaking sunsets, enriched with a mystical atmosphere that makes it all the more magical. http://www.mastinvecchio.com/it/# In nearly sixty years of history, the “Mastin Vecchio” has been and continues to be, one of the best restaurants on the Adriatic coast and its surroundings, countless events theater, romantic dinner by candlelight in the evening with friends, from ‘business meeting at the company dinner, the pleasant stop for a group lunch for a quick bite in Osteria. In front of the local (in the charming promenade of lovers), it is a small shop was opened, where you can find gourmet products to km