Tavullia
Tavullia | |
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| Comune di Tavullia | |
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Location of Tavullia  | |
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| Postal code | 61010 |
| Dialing code | 0721 |
| Patron saint | St. Lawrence |
| Saint day | August 10 |
| Website | Official website |
Tavullia is a . Until 13 December 1938, it was known as Tomba di Pesaro.
Tavullia is the home town of nine-time world motorcycle champion Valentino Rossi. His family built a dirt oval racetrack close to the town.[3] The town is considered by some to be part of the historical region of Romagna.[4]
Geography
Tavullia is 70 kilometres (43 mi) northwest of Ancona, 15 kilometres (9 mi) from Pesaro and 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Rimini. Tavullia borders the following municipalities: Gradara, Mondaino, Montecalvo in Foglia, Montegridolfo, Montelabbate, Pesaro, Saludecio, San Giovanni in Marignano, Vallefoglia.
History
The area of Tavullia was likely inhabited before the Middle Ages, though the first mentioned settlement is a castle situated on the slopes of Monte Peloso, the "Castrum Montis Pilos Tumbao". It was the location of violent clashes between the
Gallery
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Position of Tavullia in the Province of Pesaro and Urbino -
Panoramic view -
Fanshop of Valentino Rossi -
Bikes of Valentino Rossi in the fanshop
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People
- Valentino Rossi (1979), Motorcycle Racer 9 times World Champion.
- Graziano Rossi (1954), Motorcycle Racer and father of Valentino Rossi.
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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- ^ Valentino Rossi’s VR46 Riders Academy at Tavullia Ranch - Cycle World, Maria Guidotti, 4 September 2015
- ^ "Provincia unica di Romagna, il capoluogo sarebbe Forlì" [Single province of Romagna: The capital would be Forlì]. RiminiToday (in Italian). 22 July 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2024.