Cervia Old Town
Its distinctive rectangular shape was formed by the Pope to improve the life of salt workers, where every building had a specific purpose.
Within the old town, you can wander freely, soaking up the charming surroundings including the homes of the salt workers which surround the historic centre.
One of these was home to Trùcolo, a colourful local character who went down in history after being mentioned by poet Grazia Deledda as the “piece of tin man”, thanks to the unmistakeable metal clanking of his walking stick.
In Piazza Pisacane, take a seat in one of the many bars and enjoy a delicious piadina with squacquerone cheese. This is the heart of the town’s trade and commerce, where the families of fishermen would come to sell the freshly landed fish, and you could also buy fruit and vegetables. Looking around, you may also spot the white marble benches where the fish would be displayed and the “measurement stone”, with the table showing the town’s old units of measure.
Or you can download the “Imagine Cervia” app for Android, with videos, text, and audio to guide you through your tour.
