San Leo fortress
San Leo, Italy
A Renaissance fortress on a sheer rock slab above the Marecchia valley, where the adventurer Cagliostro died in prison. The village below has only one road in; park at the entrance.
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- San Leo, Italy
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 43.8966, 12.3440
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Tenuta PerticaraCampsite8 km from San Leo fortressTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricity
- Camping MarecchiaCampsite11 km from San Leo fortressTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping CippoCampsite11 km from San Leo fortressTentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping ParadisoCampsite13 km from San Leo fortressTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Campeggio Pian dei PratiCampsite15 km from San Leo fortressTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping TiberCampsite25 km from San Leo fortress · 90 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is San Leo fortress?
San Leo fortress is in San Leo, Italy, at GPS 43.8966, 12.3440. It is about 12 km from Verucchio.
Can you camp near San Leo fortress?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tenuta Perticara, about 8 km away; within 25 km there are 22 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass San Leo fortress?
San Leo fortress is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Montefeltro: Rimini to Urbino and Gradara.
What is there to see near San Leo fortress?
Places worth a stop nearby: Bridge of Tiberius (26 km), Ducal Palace of Urbino (30 km), Gradara castle (34 km) and Gola del Furlo (42 km).
When is the best time to visit San Leo fortress?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)