VICIATICO - Bologna

VIDICIATICO Guide

Vidiciatico is a fraction of Lizzano in Belvedere with 714 inhabitants, in the province of Bologna.

Its origins are very ancient, as witnesses to the presence of settlements dating back to the Stone Age and the Bronze Age have been found in Rocca Corneta and La Sboccata dei Bagnadori. However, it is likely that these were not permanent settlements, since the populations were mostly nomadic.

It was with the arrival of the Etruscans, the Ligurians, and the Gaulish Boii that the first permanent and consolidated settlements were formed.

According to legend, its name comes from a bandit named Ciatico who carried out his raids in this very area, or from “Valiciatico,” meaning pass, while another possibility is that it means “place where it is allowed to cut willows,” which still grow abundantly in these mountains.

WHAT TO SEE AND WHAT TO DO - Corno alle Scale

In the main square, besides a bell tower, the remains of the apse of the Chapell remain.
Vidiciatico is the ideal place for those who want to escape the frenzy of daily life: immersed in nature, it is the perfect destination for relaxing or outdoor activities, both in summer and winter.
Poco distante infatti si trova il Parco Regionale del Corno alle Scale, dove vengono è possibile fare escursioni di ogni grado di difficoltà sia a piedi che in mountain bike a quelle organizzate, da quelle adatte a tutti, a quelle più impegnative, magari in quota o, l’inverno, con le racchette da neve, per finire con interi weekend con pernottamento nei rifugi, con cena a base di prodotti locali.
It is possible to do thematic excursions: night ones, to observe animals, or the climb to the highest peaks of the Bolognese Apennines to admire the sunrise; very evocative is the itinerary that leads to Dardagna Waterfalls and to Madonna dell’Acero Sanctuary: it is a short and suitable for everyone route that, following the course of the Dardagna, leads to the point where the stream creates a waterfall formed by a series of jumps, to then reach the Madonna dell’Acero Sanctuary, at 1200 meters above sea level, the most important in the area.
Even in winter the Corno alle Scale Park is rich in activities: with peaks that reach almost 2,000 meters, here there is a fully equipped ski resort, both for those who love descents and speed, and for those who want to do alpine skiing, as well as a modern snow park, where it is possible to do acrobatics with snowboards. It is also worth going to the Adventure Park of Monte Pizzo, suitable for both children and adults, where there is a nice acrobatic course, as well as a climbing structure, two cable cars and a bungee jumping platform.
For those who love thermal baths, the ones in Porretta Terme are just a ten-minute drive away.

EVENTS AND MANIFESTATIONS

Many events take place in Vidiciatico:

in July, in Old Town, the Borgo Festival takes place, with shows and wine and food stands where it is possible to taste typical mountain cuisine;
always at the end of July there is the event “Vidibacco”, with wine tastings from all over Italy;
at the end of August the Buskers Festival takes place, the street artists festival, with shows until late at night;
the last weekend of August there will be the fourth edition of “Vidiciatico Street Food”, an opportunity to stroll through the town’s streets while tasting delicious foods from various Italian regions, all accompanied by beer and great music.