It is with the inspection of this temple that excursions around Rimini usually begin. The temple-mausoleum is the best example of the Franciscan Gothic, erected in the 12th century. The altered temple was designed by Leon Alberti, whose buildings are considered an ornament of European architecture. Many experts put the author on a par with Leonardo da Vinci.

In the 15th century, local authorities decided to rebuild the church into a family museum. For this, the best craftsmen were needed. Alberti followed the work from Rome, he wanted to make a majestic cathedral with a powerful facade and vaults. However, due to financial difficulties, the whole idea could not be realized. The main facade remained unfinished, and the interior was not the same as Alberti represented it.

Today the temple is open to visitors. Here you can see two interesting works. The first is the "Crucifixion" from Giotto, which was made in the beginning of the 14th century. The second is a fresco by Piero della Francesca, which depicts Sidgizmondo Malatesta himself. Malatesta kneels before her patron saint Sijismondo

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Temple of Malatesta

Temple of Malatesta at night

Inside the Malatesta Temple