Santarcangelo di Romagna - Pieve di San Michele Arcangelo

The "Pieve di San Michele Arcangelo" (dedicated to Maria Assunta) is known since the 9th century. Excations have proved, that the apse was erected over a Roman temple within the 6th century, when the area was part of the (Byzantine) Exarchate of Ravenna. By now it is the oldest church in and around Rimini.

The tower was added to the basilica within the 13th century. Unfortunately the church as locked.