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Category: Towns & Villages

From art cities like Ferrara, Parma and Ravenna to delightful historic villages in the countryside and mountains, here are suggestions on what to visit all around Emilia-Romagna.

View of historic center of Ferrara.
Towns & Villages

Day Trip from Bologna: Visit Ferrara

January 5, 2019May 8, 2020 Silvia Donati

Ferrara, Unesco city of the Renaissance, makes for a delightful day trip from Bologna. Here's a comprehensive guide on what to see in a day.

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Brisighella: Medieval Charm in the Heart of Romagna

April 7, 2017August 23, 2019 Silvia Donati

Brisighella is a delightful medieval village about an hour from Bologna, renowned for the production of an excellent olive oil. Perfect for a day trip!

Tagged Brisighella, day trip, historic villages, Romagna4 Comments
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San Leo: Religion and Wizardry in the Heart of Romagna

August 4, 2013August 23, 2019 Silvia Donati

"The most beautiful town in Italy? San Leo: a fortress and two churches." (Umberto Eco) Discover this beautiful ancient borgo of Romagna, a perfect day trip from Bologna.

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Tagged day trip, historic villages, Romagna, San Leo12 Comments
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Day Trips from Bologna: Modena

May 15, 2013August 23, 2019 Silvia Donati

Located on the south side of the Po Valley in Emilia-Romagna, Modena is a small and ancient town synonymous with balsamic vinegar, Lambrusco wine and cars, easily reached in half an hour from Bologna.

Tagged day trip, Modena7 Comments
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History, Spirituality and Romance: Monteveglio

September 1, 2012August 23, 2019 Silvia Donati

Evocative and brimming with history, Monteveglio is a medieval village overlooking the valley of Samoggia, the Bolognese Apennines and the Po Valley - a perfect half-day trip from Bologna.

Tagged day trip, historic villages, Monteveglio, Valsamoggia15 Comments
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Dozza: Medieval Buildings, Painted Walls and Great Local Wine

August 27, 2012August 23, 2019 Silvia Donati

Charming Dozza is a 40-minute drive from Bologna, classified as one of the most beautiful historic villages in Italy. Plus, it's home to wine heaven Enoteca Regionale Emilia-Romagna!

Tagged day trip, Dozza, historic villages, wine7 Comments

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