The Malatesta Temple, founded in the 9th century, was rebuilt in the 15th century by Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, Rimini's most famous ruler. Filled with works by famous Renaissance artists such as Leon Battista Alberti and Piero della Francesca, the church was never completed. In 1809, the church has been consecrated as a cathedral with the title of Santa Colomba.
The Basilica of San Marino, dedicated to San Marinus, patron and founder of the Republic of San Marino, is the main church of the capital of the microstate. The neoclassical church was built from 1826 to 1838. On the back of the basilica are the Orti Dell'Arciprete, a place used for concerts and other events.
The Cathedral of San Leo stands on a site that has been used for the worship of deities since prehistoric times. The first cathedral in the early Middle Ages was built in the 7th century. The remains of the first church are incorporated into the current Romano-Lombard structure.
The current Cathedral of Cesena was built in the late 14th century following the initial project of an architect from Untervaldo. The cathedral has not always been located in its current position. In fact, before the rule of the Malatesta family (1379–1465), it was located inside the citadel (known as the Murata). Between 1443 and 1456, the church was equipped with a bell tower based on a design by Maso di Pietro di Lugano. At the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries, the upper part of the façade was completed to a design by Mario Codussi.
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