HistoricalArt & museums

Rocca di Riolo Terme Medieval Fortress Experience

Bologna, Italy
1h30DurationEnglish, ItalianOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Visitors to the Rocca di Riolo Terme can explore its historical towers, bastions, and walls, which have stood for over six centuries in the Romagna Apennines. The experience includes access to various interior rooms that showcase medieval architecture and Renaissance influences through displays and storytelling. Guests can walk along the ramparts for views of the surrounding hills. This experience is suitable for individuals or groups interested in history and architecture. It is not recommended for those who prefer fast-paced activities. Before booking, note that there is an option for a candlelight guided tour, enhancing the experience with a focus on the life of Caterina Sforza.

Itinerary

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Rocca di Riolo

The Rocca of Riolo Terme, a fascinating fortress, rises majestically in the heart of the Romagna Apennines, with its towers, bastions and walls that have watched over the village for more than six centuries. Crossing the entrance gate, you will be immersed in a journey that blends medieval architecture, military history and Renaissance charm. The interior rooms, carefully curated, tell the story of life within the fortress. From the ramparts, the view stretches across the surrounding hills, offering landscapes filled with nature and echoes of ancient memories. You can choose to visit the fortress at your own pace or, for a more evocative experience, to join a guided candlelight tour. In a more intimate atmosphere, where the darkness of the night is broken by the flicker of torches, you will have the opportunity to hear stories about passions and pivotal moments of Caterina Sforza’s life - a figure who left an indelible mark on the history of Romagna.

What's included / not included

Entrance ticketGuided tour (if option selected)

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • The time indicated in the Independent Entrance ticket is not binding; it corresponds to the museum’s opening time. For further information about opening hours, please refer to the museum’s official website.
  • From May to 15th June: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 - 13:00 and 14:30-18:30.
  • From 16th June to September 14th: Thursday and Friday 18:00 - 23:00, Saturday 15:00 - 23:00, Sunday 10:00-13:00 and 15:00-20:00.
  • From September 15th: Thursday 10:00 - 13:00, Friday Saturday and Sunday 10:00 - 13:00 and 14:30-18:30.
  • The guided candlelight tour is available on Thursday at 9:00 PM, from June 15th to September 15th.

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