Tourist Attractions & Monuments Emilia-Romagna

This palace dating back to the th century was restored to the Renaissance. The ground floor with the arcades is crossed by two lanes which intersect under a big vault. Its Renaissance facade is now home to the tourist office.

Built in the 13th century by the Augustinians, the interior of this church was refurbished in the Renaissance style in the 15th century, with the addition of a portico on the left side. The building has many Renaissance paintings, especially in the Bentivoglio Chapel, which is decorated with frescoes by Lorenzo Costa. In the adjacent oratory of Santa Cecilia (access from Via Zamboni 15), frescoes by Amico Aspertini from the 16th century can also be admired.

It is very bright and decorated very carefully. And as a result, it was a church-based church that welcomed the just dead bodies of the Ducal family.

At the end of Corso Mazzini, this 1930 th century bridge, rebuilt in the s, links the historic centre to the Oltretorrente. Its underground passage houses the remains of the Roman bridge.

Of medieval origin, it was renovated in 1494 by Biagio Rossetti, the architect of the Estensi. The interior is rich in art of the th and th centuries.

Huge market, which became very popular because we do business in gold.

Finally, for Internet users, two Internet sites are indispensable for all knowledge about Verdi and the events dedicated to him: www.giuseppeverdi.it and www.giuseppeverdi.org

The Piacenza Tourist Office, located in Piazza Cavalli, is an essential information point for visitors to the town. Visitors can obtain information on the town's tourist attractions, local events, accommodation and restaurants. Whether for maps, brochures or personalized advice, the Piacenza Tourist Office is a must for travelers wishing to discover this charming Italian town.

Forlì's tourist office is a point of reference for all visitors to the city. Located in Piazza Saffi, it offers a wealth of information on tourist attractions, events, accommodation and restaurants in the area. The tourist office website is also a valuable resource for planning your stay in Forlì, with useful links to weather sites, public transport and maps of the area.

Inaugurated in 2000, this place of the Third Millennium has long sought its vocation. Pedestrian passage in Roman times, botanical Garden in 1600, trade room in 1860, then the exchange room and finally the Caisse d'epargne headquarters, it is now the library and multimedia centre of Bologna. Inside, the remains of a Roman forum and basilica are visible through the stained ground.

Built in 1245, its strategic position between Bologna and Romagna made it the focus of armed conflicts. But the fortress owes its present appearance to Caterina Sforza who, from 1480 onwards, reinforced the military defences of the territory around Imola; the two massive round corner towers with machicolations date from this period. During the visit, dungeons, dungeons, and other tricks to deceive the enemy are revealed. Exceptional view from the top of the tower. On the top floor, the pinacoteca gathers sketches of the murals of the biennial Muro dipinto.

Housed in the beautiful 15th century Ghisilardi Fava palace, this museum contains many works of art: bronze sculptures (Mercury by Jean de Boulogne) and stone sculptures from the 14th to the 17th century, weapons, reliquaries... It also preserves the sculpted tombs of former professors of the University of Bologna. Some are monumental and imposing. One will have fun observing, on their sides, the bas-reliefs representing the master dispensing his knowledge, surrounded by pupils with varied facial expressions, expressing sometimes reflection, sometimes perplexity, or even boredom...

The museum exhibits ceramics from all periods and countries. From Italian Renaissance earthenware to pre-Columbian ceramics, some date back to Prehistory while others are recent, works by Chagall, Léger, Matisse, Picasso and Rouault. On 18 January 2020 a new section dedicated to ceramics from Egypt and the Near East was inaugurated. The institution also organizes temporary exhibitions.

Erected in the 9th century, the cathedral was restructured on several occasions, in the 13th century and during the following centuries. It presents a very heterogeneous style. The unfinished facade, partially covered with marble, is surmounted by a curious octagonal tower, with a niche containing a 15th-century gilded bronze Virgin and Child. Statues of Adam and Eve in the tympanum surmounting the central portal. Inside there are several funerary monuments by Benedetto and Prospero Spani and the Assunzione dei Santi de Guercino.

Organized around the churches and monasteries of Romanesque art. Among the three main pilgrimage routes that today as yesterday saw thousands of pilgrims every year to reach Rome, Jerusalem or Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle lies the via Francigena, which connected the Middle Ages to Rome in the Middle Ages. The proposed and signposted route leaves Fidenza to move towards Fornovo, then Bercerto and finally reach Le Pass (Tel 0524 83 377 - www.associazioneviafrancigena.com).

It was built between 1437 and 1446 at the behest of Sigismondo Malatesta, Lord of Rimini, who would have designed the plans and benefited from the advice of the great Florentine architect Brunelleschi. This imposing fortress, the seat of a garrison, also housed the court of Sigismondo and symbolized his supremacy over the city. The castle has undergone major changes during its history and only the central part remains today. If it is not visited, it regularly hosts exhibitions and various events.

It is one of the most beautiful monuments of the Renaissance. The old Gothic church was transformed between 1447 and 1460 by Sigismondo Malatesta, who is buried there. To do this, he called on the greatest artists of his time: for the façade, the Florentine architect Leon Battista Alberti was inspired by ancient Roman architecture and the model of the triumphal arch. Inside, there is a remarkable fresco by Piero della Francesca depicting Sigismondo Malatesta praying in front of San Sigismondo. Behind the altar is a Crucifix made by Giotto in 1312.

His name comes from the three partisans who were executed here in 1944. It occupies the site of the ancient Roman forum and, according to legend, Julius Caesar harangue his soldiers here after crossing the Rubicon in 49 B.C. The Torre dell'Orologio is located here: built in 1547 and rebuilt in 1753 to a design by Giovan Francesco Buonamici, the two-handed hour dial features Roman numerals and fleur-de-lys for the halves. Towards the Place Cavour, a neighbourhood of pretty, lively alleys with lots of bistros and cafés develops.

This is the historic heart of the city. There is the Teatro Galli, inaugurated in 1857 by Giuseppe Verdi with the premiere of Aroldo, the statue of Pope Paul V and a 16th century fountain. The square is bordered by several ancient palaces, among which the Palazzo dell'Arengo, from 1204, with frescoes from the 14th and 16th centuries. Piazza Cavour is also home to the Vecchia Pescheria, one of the most suggestive places in the city. Built in 1747, you can still see the old marble stalls where fishermen used to sell clams.

Located behind the cathedral, the church preserves important frescoes by Correggio (1520), including the Apparition of Christ to St. John in the dome: while Christ appears in the centre lit by divine light, St. John is represented on the edge of the skullcap. In the left nave, some works of Parmesan cheese. The monastery has three beautiful cloisters from the 16th century. Behind the church is the old pharmacy of San Giovanni, which was in use from the 13th century to 1766.

Ferrara is divided into two parts by a west-east axis formed by viale Cavour and corso Giovecca. To the south, the historic centre, with the cathedral and medieval alleys. To the north is a new district commonly known as the Addizione Erculea since it was built ex novo at the end of the 15th century at the request of Hercules I d'Este. The project was not a simple extension of the urban fabric, but a well thought-out urban planning project. The old walls on the north side were demolished and the architect Biaggio Rossetti created a new Renaissance quarter around two axes (corso Ercole I d'Este and the corsi Porta Po, Biagio Rossetti and Porta di Mare). At the intersection of the two axes, the Quadrivio degli Angeli with its beautiful palaces, among which the Palazzo dei Diamanti. This project was also a response to another idea. Traced within a square representing the horoscope of yesteryear, the two avenues corresponded to the equinoxes and the Diamond Palace to the position of the sun. In this Addizione, everything has been thought out down to the last detail in a scenographic way, taking into account the ancient part of the city. The majestic palaces follow one another, the wide avenues are a pleasant stroll and at the same time offer beautiful views, especially of the Castello Estense, which, with the addition of this new district, is at the centre of the urban fabric. At the time, this project was not only innovative, but brilliant, hence the title Ferrara acquired as the first modern city in Europe.

A very professional association that organizes visits and excursions to discover the Po Delta Park. You can choose between boat cruises, horseback riding, walking or cycling tours, or accompany the eel fishermen. From Goro, Gorino and Volano, small electric boats cross the reeds of the delta to the sea, ideal for birdwatching. From Porto Garibaldi and Gorino, larger boats sail along the delta to the sea and back to the Isle of Love.

This museum is housed in the 16th century Palazzo Sanguinetti, some of whose rooms are decorated with superb trompe l'oeil frescoes. The collections are mainly the work of the Martini priest, a renowned musicologist and great scholar of the nineteenth century, who built up one of the world's largest collections of musical works. Correspondences with many composers of the time (Mozart, Bach) are a rich historical testimony. Exhibition of musical instruments.

Located inside the 14th-century church of San Nicolò, the museum offers an interesting itinerary to discover the art of mosaic and its history. Your ticket also gives you access to the Rasponi cripta which, together with the pleasant hanging garden, is the only remaining part of the Rasponi family palace. This seventeenth-century residence was replaced by the Palace of the Province, built in 1925 in Romanesque Revival style with Byzantine motifs.

It was in this Romanesque church of the 1321 th century, radically reformed in the th century, that the funeral of Dante was celebrated in. During its history, the church was regularly raised because of the collapse of the soil of Ravenna since Antiquity. The original plan of the basilica is 3,6 m below the road level. A window located beneath the main altar shows the crypt of the th century whose original soil is constantly submerged by water, which does not stop admiring the mosaics.