Osteria La Sangiovesa: Tonino Guerra's museum-restaurant in Santarcangelo
Osteria La Sangiovesa, situated in the 18th-century Palazzo Nadiani in Santarcangelo di Romagna, operates as both a restaurant and a museum dedicated to local art and history. This initiative, envisioned by poet Tonino Guerra (1920–2012) in 1984, incorporates various found objects from rural homes. Its initial logo was crafted by Federico Fellini, while a new design was introduced by Roberta Piscaglia for the establishment's 30th anniversary in 2022. The venue displays artworks from painter Guido Cagnacci, Pope Clement XIV, Count Antonio Nadiani, and actress Teresa Franchini. The building features ancient caves, ceramic stoves created by Guerra, and a hand-painted skylight by Mario Arnaldi. The Maggioli family manages the restaurant, which is affiliated with the Festival Internazionale del Teatro in Piazza, founded in 1971.
Key facts
- Osteria La Sangiovesa is located in Palazzo Nadiani, an 18th-century building in Santarcangelo di Romagna.
- The restaurant-museum concept was conceived by Tonino Guerra in 1984.
- Original logo designed by Federico Fellini; new logo (2022) by Roberta Piscaglia.
- Dedicated rooms feature Guido Cagnacci (four paintings), Pope Clement XIV, Count Antonio Nadiani, and Teresa Franchini.
- Underground caves include a dovecote collection and a well named after Penelope.
- Ceramic stoves, rust-dyed fabrics, and a painted skylight were designed by Guerra and collaborators.
- The Maggioli family runs the restaurant and the Tenuta agricola Saiano.
- Santarcangelo hosts the Festival Internazionale del Teatro in Piazza since 1971.
Entities
Artists
- Tonino Guerra
- Federico Fellini
- Roberta Piscaglia
- Guido Cagnacci
- Mario Arnaldi
- Giuliana Rocchi
- Raffaello Baldini
- Nino Pedretti
- Teresa Franchini
Institutions
- Osteria La Sangiovesa
- Palazzo Nadiani
- Tenuta agricola Saiano
- Stamperia Artigiana Marchi
- Festival Internazionale del Teatro in Piazza
- Artribune
Locations
- Santarcangelo di Romagna
- Italy
- Rimini
- Pennabilli
- Adriatic Sea
- piazza Ganganelli