Casa Museo Marino Moretti Cesenatico is a house museum at Via Marino Moretti 1, overlooking the Porto Canale Leonardesco. It preserves the writer’s home and literary archive, offering a glimpse of Cesenatico’s cultural history alongside its maritime attractions.
- Location: Via Marino Moretti 1, beside Porto Canale Leonardesco.
- House-museum hours: Open Saturday and Sunday; closed Monday to Friday
- Archive and library: Available by appointment on weekdays, with an August closure.
- Admission: Check with the museum before visiting, as ticket information is unclear.
The house museum beside Porto Canale
Casa Moretti stands beside the Porto Canale Leonardesco, placing the museum in the historic canal-side setting at the heart of Cesenatico. Its address is Via Marino Moretti 1.
The house became municipal property in 1980, following the testamentary wishes of Marino Moretti’s sister Ines. The canal setting also makes it easy to include the museum in a walk through the city centre. For context on the surrounding neighbourhood, use this practical guide to Cesenatico city centre.
Marino Moretti and the collection
Casa Moretti preserves the home and literary materials of Marino Moretti, an Italian writer who lived from 1885 to 1979. The collection includes original furnishings, prints, photographs and personal mementos, as well as a personal library of approximately 6,000 volumes.
The archive contains manuscripts, autograph papers, notes and letters, including correspondence with writers and intellectuals of the 20th century. Beyond its house-museum role, Casa Moretti is a study and research centre for 20th-century literature. It hosts literary events, exhibitions, conferences, meetings for scholars and schools, and guided itineraries.
The Marino Moretti Prize, a biennial literary prize established by the Municipality of Cesenatico in 1993, adds another strand to the city’s literary life.
Opening details and visit planning
Archive and library access requires an appointment.
Opening hours
- Saturday and Sunday: 15:00–19:00
- Monday to Friday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The archive and library are available by appointment Monday through Friday, 9:00–13:00, and are closed in August. You need an appointment to consult the archive. Guided tours for small groups run every 30 minutes.
Museum reservations are not required. A tourism listing says entry is free, while the museum FAQ gives no admission price, so confirm ticket details and current arrangements with the museum before setting out. For archive appointments or other visit questions, the museum lists info@casamoretti.it as its contact email.
Before you go: Opening times and arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.
Walking there from the hotel area
Casa Moretti is about a 20-minute walk from Hotel Favorita Easy Stay; you can also find rooms at this three-star hotel.
The museum can be reached by car or public transport.
Once you’re by the canal, you can pair the house museum with the maritime story told at the Museo della Marineria.
FAQs
Do you need to book a visit to Casa Moretti?
Museum reservations are not required. If you want to consult the archive, though, you must make an appointment.
When is the house museum open?
Open Saturday and Sunday; closed Monday to Friday. In July and August, check the museum’s official site for the hours before your visit.
Can you visit the archive and library?
Yes. They are available by appointment Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 13:00, except in August.
Is there an admission fee?
Confirm admission details with the museum before visiting, since sources differ: one tourism listing says entry is free, while the museum FAQ does not state a price.