Forlì-Cesena district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Places to visit near Cesena

Cesena is a town in Forlì-Cesena district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, home to about 79,398 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 29 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 14 museums and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Palazzo Sirotti Gaudenzi (1 km), Chiesa Santuario del Suffragio (1 km) and Santa Cristina (1 km).

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Cesena, Emilia-Romagna
Cesena, Forlì-Cesena district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cesena at a glance

Location
Forlì-Cesena district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Population
about 79,398
Coordinates
44.1391° N, 12.2431° E
Places within 50 km
85 (85 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Cesena

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Forts & heritage near Cesena

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cesena. The closest is Palazzo Sirotti Gaudenzi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cesena

53 churches within 100 km of Cesena. The closest is Chiesa Santuario del Suffragio (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Cesena

30 museums within 100 km of Cesena. The closest is Villa Carpena (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cesena

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cesena. The closest is Monte Poggiolo (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cesena

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cesena. The closest is Giardino Dei Semplici (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Cesena

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cesena. The closest is Faro di Cesenatico (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Cesena

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cesena
  2. 1 km Chiesa Santuario del Suffragio · church, Forlì-Cesena
  3. 1 km Fontana Masini · heritage site, Forlì-Cesena
  4. 1 km Loggetta Veneziana · heritage site, Forlì-Cesena
  5. 1 km Santa Cristina · church, Forlì-Cesena
  6. 1 km Palazzo Sirotti Gaudenzi · heritage site, Forlì-Cesena
  7. 0 km Back to Cesena

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How to reach Cesena

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cesena by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2955Palazzo Sirotti Gaudenzi (1 km)
    Churches3153Chiesa Santuario del Suffragio (1 km)
    Museums1430Villa Carpena (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints318Monte Poggiolo (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens111Giardino Dei Semplici (47 km)
    Beaches & coast15Faro di Cesenatico (18 km)
    Parks45Parco Via Dragoni (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Lake of the Idols (67 km)
    Other attractions11Santuario di Santa Maria Delle Grazie (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Moschea di Forlì (19 km)
    Caves01Grotta di San Paterniano (93 km)

    Cesena: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cesena?

    Palazzo Sirotti Gaudenzi (heritage site, about 1 km), Chiesa Santuario del Suffragio (church, about 1 km), Santa Cristina (church, about 1 km), Fontana Masini (heritage site, about 1 km), Loggetta Veneziana (heritage site, about 1 km), Rocca Malatestiana (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cesena?

    85 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 14 museums, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cesena?

    Palazzo Sirotti Gaudenzi, about 1 km by road; Fontana Masini (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cesena?

    Chiesa Santuario del Suffragio, about 1 km by road; Santa Cristina (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Cesena?

    Villa Carpena, about 19 km by road; Cattedrale di Santa Croce (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cesena?

    Start in Cesena, visit Chiesa Santuario del Suffragio, then Fontana Masini, then Loggetta Veneziana, then Santa Cristina, then Palazzo Sirotti Gaudenzi, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cesena?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Cesena

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Cesena’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Cesena on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.