History

Monte Grimano Terme, originally known as Mons Germanus, has medieval origins and was an important Montefeltro castle, strategically positioned overlooking the Valconca.

Mentioned in a 962 charter issued by Emperor Otto I, it was granted as a fief to the Carpegna family. In the following centuries, it became a well-structured stronghold, complete with walls, a moat, and a watchtower. In the 13th century it gained prominence as Castrum Montis Grimani, and in the 14th century it came under papal authority.

During the conflicts between the Malatesta and the Montefeltro families, it was besieged several times, but in 1461 it returned definitively under Montefeltro control. From the 16th century onward, it experienced a period of stability, with an economy based on agriculture, craftsmanship, and trade. In the 17th century its military function declined, and the village began to expand beyond its walls.

In 1889 the thermal springs were reactivated, marking the beginning of wellness tourism. Today, Monte Grimano preserves the memory of a rich and complex history, visible in its urban structure and in the surviving architectural traces.