The port

The port

In ancient times the gulf of Cattolica together with the cliff in Gabicce Mare and the Promontory of Fiorenzuola di Focara were well known by those who sailed following the Spina Routes in the delta of the Po river. The thirteenth Century Nautical charts marked this...
Cubia’s eyes

Cubia’s eyes

Cattolica has its symbol : the Cubia Eyes. It was painted on every Boats Bow, and the painted eyes were intended to help the Ship to “see”, to frighten enemies, and to protect Riverboats from Monsters or Evil Spirits. It represent a very ancient Pagan symbol also used...