Famous People from Romagna, Italy

1. Federico Fellini – Director (Rimini)

Visionary filmmaker, winner of 4 Academy Awards, known for films like La Dolce Vita and Amarcord.

2. Tonino Guerra – Poet and Screenwriter (Santarcangelo di Romagna)

Poet and screenwriter who worked with directors such as Fellini, Antonioni, and Tarkovsky.

3. Laura Pausini – Singer (Solarolo)

Internationally renowned pop singer, winner of a Grammy and the Sanremo Festival.

4. Raoul Casadei – Musician (Gatteo a Mare)

King of Romagnolo “liscio” folk music, he made the genre famous throughout Italy.

5. Marco Pantani – Cyclist (Cesenatico)

Beloved cycling champion who won both the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France in 1998.

6. Secondo Casadei – Composer (Sant’Angelo di Gatteo)

Composer of Romagna Mia, the unofficial anthem of the region.

7. Giovanni Pascoli – Poet (San Mauro Pascoli)

One of the greatest Italian poets of the 19th century, known for his themes of nature and memory.