Cervia: Literary urban trekking
An urban trekking route between houses and places
29th July and 26th August 2025
MEETINGPOINT
CERVIA - San Michele Tower
A path of about 4 kilometers along the streets of Cervia in the company of the storytellers, poets and writers who have made the city famous.
A two-hour walk to houses and villas that have given hospitality to important personalities of art and literature.
The tour is available only in Italian
Cervia, a concentration of author's places
The walk starts with the beautiful views of the Magazzini del Sale (Salt Warehouses) with the evocative Fountain of the Suspended Carpet designed by Tonino Guerra, evidence of how Cervia is another destination on his dreamlike journey from Montefeltro down to Romagna.
A gaze to the canal port where boats and evocative images recall the verses of Luzi, Ungaretti and Carlo Nava.
Discovering the villas of authors 
The itinerary leads along the streets of the centre to discover the houses of authors, and then into hidden streets that recall great names:
- Grazia Deledda
- Teodolinda Pignocchi
- Isotta Gervasi
- Max David
- Giovannino Guareschi
- Tonino Guerra and many others.
This is not a simple guided tour, but a real trek to discover lesser-known corners of the area that have witnessed the exploits and history of great men of letters.
The narrowest alleys invite you to discover the homes of Guareschi, Max David and the 'Angel on a Bicycle', Dr. Isotta Gervasi.
The women of Cervia, their passion and dreams are a further thread running through the trek thanks to the memory of Teodolinda Pignocchi with her battle for justice and women's emancipation.
The last part can only be dedicated to Grazia Deledda, on the 150th anniversary of her birth, with a route leading from Villa Igea to Villa Caravella, the biscuit-coloured house.
During the walk, the authors are remembered in the words of their writings, not so much a declamation of verses as an opportunity to breathe the city in their own words.
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR THE TOUR
- The route is simple and suitable for everyone, only comfortable shoes and a minimum walking ability are required
- booking required
- the tour can be booked online up to 24 hours in advance
- to check availability of places after the deadline, contact the Cervia IAT-R office, tel. +39 0544 974400
MEETING POINT
San Michele Tower - Cervia, Via Evangelisti 4
INFO AND CONTACTS
IAT-R Cervia office
Ph. +39 0544 974400 - info@discovercervia.com
When
29th July and 26th August 2025
Opening
9.00 p.m.
Luogo
St. Michael's Tower
Cervia - Via Arnaldo Evangelisti 4
Price
Prices:
- € 12,00
- Free entry for children up to 10 years
Official Tourist Information Site of Cervia