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Daily Train SelfTour from Bologna: Fortress and Castle

5(1 review)Bologna, Italy
6hDurationEnglish, ItalianOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel

About this experience

Travel by train to explore a small village that is rich in tradition and history. This itinerary includes railway sections originating from Bologna, allowing you to visit charming local areas that are not heavily frequented by tourists. The experience is designed for those seeking a day trip filled with hidden gems, suitable for any season. It emphasizes a responsible and sustainable approach to tourism, providing a comfortable and enjoyable way to navigate the region.

Itinerary

1

Bazzano

The elegance of the old town is combined with the geometric beauty of the countryside that offers picturesque views, nature, historic villas and old farmhouses, a testimony of the ancient agricultural tradition.

2

La Giuditta

A bronze work by the Savignanese sculptor Giuseppe Graziosi, the statue of the "Bagnante", renamed "Giuditta" by the Bazzanese, was placed in the center of the fountain commissioned from the artist in 1914 to complete the arrangement of the square. The controversy raised by the statue's nudity led to its removal a few years later. Only in 1989 was the statue relocated outside the town hall, where it had been kept all that time.

3

Vignola

Vignola is fascinating both for the physical context in which it is situated, surrounded by fruit trees whose blossoms create a breathtaking sight during spring, and for its history and architecture.

4

Rocca Di Vignola

The splendid Rocca di Vignola Fortress, with its richly decorated interiors, is medieval in origin. According to historical evidence, it was built in the 8th century by the Abbot of Nonantola for the purposes of defending the Abbey’s lands.

5

Palazzo Barozzi

In Piazza dei Contrari, just across from the Rocca, is Palazzo Contrari-Boncompagni, better known as Palazzo Barozzi because of its delightful spiral staircase designed by the architect Jacopo Barozzi. A masterpiece of architecture of the 1500s, the staircase is a striking, self-supporting structure in the shape of a sinuous spiral with 106 steps. The Barozzi Staircase is fascinating for its architecture as well as for its artistic beauty.

What's included / not included

Audioguide in the Fortness in BazzanoMeal in a local inn in VignolaInformation materialTrain Ticket
Drinks

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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