Historic villages, castles, archaeological sites, and museums tell the story of a region rich in ancient history, traditions, and architecture
- Loiano and its hamlets, with nature trails.
Loiano is a village in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines surrounded by greenery, famous for its forest paths, mountain bike trails, routes along the Gothic Line from World War II, and the Loiano Astronomical Observatory with powerful telescopes for observing the sky. The network of nature trails passes through ancient villages and hilly landscapes.
- Monte Bibele Archaeological Area (Etruscans and Celts).
Monte Bibele is an important naturalistic archaeological area in the Bolognese Apennines, where you can see the remains of an ancient Etruscan-Celtic village and its associated necropolis, dating back to between the 4th and 2nd centuries BC. The entire site is nestled among the woods and meadows of the upper Idice Valley and can be explored on foot with interpretive stops.
- Livergnano: rock houses and the Gothic Line.
Livergnano is a hamlet of Pianoro, home to the Gothic Line Museum / Memory Workshop, which chronicles the wartime events in the Bolognese hills. The village itself preserves houses and buildings with a strong connection to nature and history.
- Marconi Museum, in the historic villa of the famous inventor.
The Marconi Museum is located in the historic Villa Griffone (or Villa Marconi) in Pontecchio Marconi (Municipality of Sasso Marconi): it was here that Guglielmo Marconi conducted his first experiments in wireless radiotelegraphy. The museum recounts the inventor's life and the development of radio communications.
- Monte Sole Historical Park.
The Monte Sole Historical Park is a vast green area in the Bolognese Apennines, famous for its natural landscape but also for being the scene of tragic events during World War II. Today, it is a space for historical remembrance, walks, cultural events, and nature trails.
- Rocchetta Mattei: a fairytale and surprising castle.
Rocchetta Mattei is an eclectic castle built in the 19th century by Count Cesare Mattei on the ruins of a medieval fortress in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennine valley. Its architecture blends medieval, Moorish, and Neo-Renaissance elements, creating a unique, fairytale atmosphere. Today, it can be visited by appointment.
- Castel del Rio and Ponte Alidosi.
Castel del Rio is a historic village on the Santerno River, known for the Ponte Alidosi, a single-span arch bridge built in 1499, considered one of the most interesting in Italy for its Renaissance structure. The medieval village also preserves palaces, churches, and panoramic views.
- Dozza, the Fortress, and the Painted Village.
Dozza is a medieval village with walls and picturesque streets, famous for the Rocca Sforzesca, a historic fortress that also houses museums, and for the Painted Village, a veritable open-air museum where the walls of the houses are decorated with works of contemporary art. Dozza is listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy" and is a vibrant cultural center.
- Motor Valley: Ferrari, Ducati, Pagani, Lamborghini, and Maserati museums.
The Emilia-Romagna Motor Valley is the cradle of Italian automotive excellence, a "land of engines" home to iconic brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Pagani, and Ducati, with museums, collections, and itineraries dedicated to sports and racing cars and motorcycles. It is a must-see for motor enthusiasts from around the world
