Coriano - Main Sights

Main Sights

  • Convent of Maestre Pie dell'Addolorata: It was built in 1839 by Sister Elisabetta Renzi, she gave birth to the new religious order focused on education young women. At the church lie the remains of the Blessed Renzi same.
  • British War Cemetery: In this territory where lie the remains of 1940 Allied soldiers, of all nationalities, who fell during the Second World War.
  • Church of Santa Maria Assunta: Massive construction commenced after the disastrous bombing of the Second World War in Coriano, and inaugurated in 1956. The external structure includes a large dome and a bell tower of 47 metres high. The day of 27 October 2011, the Church had the spotlight on itself all over the world, to celebrate the funeral of Marco Simoncelli, who died October 23 during a motorcycle race.

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