CASTEL MAGGIORE  |  Bologna

Around Castel Maggiore you can admire beautiful private villas, belonging to the ancient noble families of the area, among them worth visiting Villa Zarri, of the 18th century, with the façade decorated with a central tympanum and surrounded by a large park of linden and plane trees; Villa Salina, of the homonymous family, today houses some structures of the Region and has a characteristic gate, decorated with sphinxes; Villa Isabella, from the Baroque period, is the typical Bolognese villa, and you can still admire the beautiful frescoes in the loggia and in some rooms, in addition to the beautiful garden with an artificial lake and several statues. For those who want to do outdoor activities, the Navile Canal and the Lungoreno offer the possibility of taking very pleasant walks, and maybe even get to the ancient Palazzo del Sostegno.
But Castel Maggiore, in addition to being a suitable place for quiet walks, is located in what is now known throughout the world as Motor Valley, a destination for motor enthusiasts and adrenaline activities. The streets of this area are among the most beautiful in the country, and have long been a destination for fans of two and four wheels looking for curves and breathtaking views. Moreover, just 15 kilometers from Castel Maggiore is Borgo Panigale, home of the famous Ducati motor home. Founded in 1926, already in 1946 it has been building avant-garde bikes both from a technical and stylistic point of view. Today, Ducati participates in the Superbike and Moto GP races, winning many victories. Furthermore, in 2015 he presented the Scrambler brand, a perfect mix of new concepts and tradition, available in many different versions, from those suitable for off-road to the more classic ones, to satisfy all his fans. The Scrambler brand also includes a line of technical and everyday accessories and clothing. If all this was not enough, in the Motor Valley there are also 5 racetracks and 11 go-kart tracks, where speed enthusiasts can not only visit places they consider of worship, but also experience the thrill of speed.

Many events take place during the year in Castel Maggiore: we start with Italia da Gustare, at the end of February, an enogastronomic event that allows you to taste the typical products of the various Italian regions; in mid-March there is the ancient Raviola Festival, dating back to 1600, an opportunity to taste the local traditional cuisine; CondiMenti, at the end of June, festival dedicated to food and literature that takes place in the magnificent setting of Villa Salina, characterized by book presentations, tastings, coking shows and theatrical performances.

CHOOSE BETWEEN THE BEST HOTEL, B & B, AGRITURISM AND RESORT OF CASTEL MAGGIORE , AT THE GATES OF BOLOGNA

in AUTO: EXIT n.5 or n. 6 of the ring road
by TRAIN: Metropolitan Railway Service, Bologna-Padova line , from Bologna Central stop Bologna Corticella or Castel Maggiore
by BUS: From Bologna BUS Terminal  Bus TPER line to Castel Maggiore

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