Discover the legends of MotoGP;
Valentino Rossi and Marco Simoncelli

Casale di Oto is the ideal base to visit Tavullia, home of legendary MotoGP rider; Valentino Rossi. The village of Coriano near Rimini, where Marco Simoncelli is buried, also has a museum of the motorbike rider.

40 minutes away (about 50km) is Valentino's home village which is strongly associated with his name and career. You will find walls with Street Art, the colour yellow and the number 46 are often encountered. Also the VR46 Store where you can buy fan merchandise such as clothes, accessories, and other mementos related to Valentino Rossi.

The 9-time world champion was born on 16 February 1979 in Urbino. His nickname is The Doctor. In Italy, when you perform well, you get this title. It is a token of extraordinary appreciation. And a great compliment.

Valentino Rossi has his own racing team and academy. His influence is evident here. Shops, restaurants and bars are dedicated to Rossi and his career.

The Tavullia circuit is located just outside Tavullia. It is not an official racing circuit. Previously, people used to train here between races. Now the circuit is specially reserved to train upcoming talent.

Marco Simoncelli was born on 20 January 1987 in Cattolica. And died on 23 October 2011. In the Malaysian GP, SuperSic, Simoncelli's nickname, crashed heavily. He slid on the second lap and died in hospital from his injuries.

The village of Coriano, where Marco Simoncelli is buried, also has a museum in honour of this Motorbike legend. At the memorial monument called '58 Ogni Domenica,' every Sunday when it gets dark the banging starts for 58 seconds, 58 seconds a big flame burns. It symbolises Marco Simoncello for ever!

The Misano World circuit, also known as the Circuit World Misano is only 13 km from Tavullia and 9.5 km from Coriano.