Cesenatico Leonardo's Canal Port
Porto Canale Leonardesco, Cesenatico
A canal harbor where Leonardo da Vinci once drew survey maps, with colorful traditional sailing boats moored year-round and seafood restaurants lining both banks.
The canal harbor dates from the 14th century. In 1502, Leonardo da Vinci left survey sketches here while surveying for Cesare Borgia. In the canal, the “floating museum” moors old fishing boats with colored sails, and on land the maritime museum tells the history of seafaring on the Adriatic. In December the boats are decorated with a Christmas nativity scene. It is about 25 km from Rimini, roughly 25 minutes by train.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Santarcangelo di Romagna
- Italia in Miniatura
- Mirabilandia
- Borgo San Giuliano
- Bridge of Tiberius
- Castel Sismondo & Fellini Museum
- Piazza Cavour
- Domus del Chirurgo