Situated in the foothills, Sasso Marconi owes its name to the cliff overlooking the valleys of the Reno and the Setta (the Sasso) riand to Guglielmo Marconi, the scientist who invented radio and wireless communication.
Read Sasso MarconiAn itinerary on the Bolognese Apennines, destination and refuge of artists and scientists who, among its green slopes and soft peaks, have found energy and inspiration to express their genius.Three pe(...)
Read Marconi, Mattei, Morandi. Art and science on the ApenninesCome discover Emilia-Romagna with your faithful friends: cities, parks, beaches, hotels and pet-friendly areas. Plan your perfect vacation now!
Read Holidays with animalsThe Sasso Simone and Simoncello Park told through two places - Pennabilli and Montecopiolo - with a strong historical and natural identity, a journey among the beauties of nature combined with the artistic beauty of man.
Read Nature, history and poetry at the Sasso Simone and Simoncello ParkIn the heart of Montefeltro, in the northernmost area of the Umbrian-Marche Apennines, there is a protected area of almost 5,000 hectares, one-third of which is situated in the municipality of Pennabi(...)
Read Sasso Simone and Simoncello Cross-regional ParkSet in a strategic location on Italy's road, motorway and railway network, Emilia-Romagna is easy to get to if you’re travelling by car or train from Northern or Southern Italy. The region also has t...
Read How to ReachSkiing at 1100 metres above sea level, about an hour's drive from Rimini and its seaside. The Villagrande di Montecopiolo Ski Resort is a small winter sports paradise in the heart of the Sasso...
Read Villagrande di Montecopiolo Ski ResortReal-time updates on road conditions, webcams on beaches, spas, amusement parks, visitable monuments in cities of art and IAT offices.
Read Emilia-Romagna: real-time tourism updatesAn unspoilt natural oasis in the Apennines near Rimini, an ideal tourist destination for summer and winter holidays, renowned for its nature trails and heavy snow fall in the colder months. Part of the territory of Montecopiolo is in the [...]
Read MontecopioloA well-organised network of parks and nature reserves extends over the entire Emilia-Romagna region.From the Apennine ridge to the Adriatic coast, there are many protected areas that contribute to mak(...)
Read Emilia-Romagna’s Natural ParksA town of the Bolognese Apennines, the symbol of Gaggio Montano is its lighthouse, built on the Sasso di Rocca, a monument dedicated to the fallen in the two world wars. From the panoramic overview terrace above you can enjoy one of the [...]
Read Gaggio MontanoSurrounded by the peaks of Mount Falco (1,657 m), Mount Falterona (1,654 m) and Mount Gabrendo (1,540 m), Campigna is the smallest and highest village in the Bidente Valley, the heart of the Casentine(...)
Read Campigna - Santa Sofia ski resortOn the border between Romagna and Tuscany, a few kilometres from the Emilia-Romagna Riviera, the small but attractive Balze ski resort extends into the area of the municipality of Verghereto, right on(...)
Read Fumaiolo - Balze Ski resortLess than 50 km from Florence and Forlì, straddling the Apennine Ridge, is one of Italy’s most important areas of natural heritage – these forests are considered a true paradise for mountain and natur(...)
Read Casentinesi forests, Monte Falterona and Campigna National ParkIt seems that the name of Ridracoli, a small grouping of houses, located on the homonymous branch of the Bidente river, originated from a mispronunciation of the name Rio degli Oracoli, from the Latin Rivus Oracolorum.This would indicate [...]
Read RidracoliThe cities in Emilia-Romagna that have obtained UNESCO World Heritage site status are Ferrara, Modena and Ravenna, custodians of magnificent works of art with extraordinary historical, cultural, artis(...)
Read UNESCO World Heritage sites in Emilia-RomagnaLocated in the Rimini Apennines on the border with the Marche region, the Eremo di Monte Carpegna is one of the ski resorts of the Montecopiolo area.Together with the nearby Villagrande ski resort...
Read Eremo di Monte Carpegna Ski ResortPick up your rucksack and head out for a day in nature, making a few stops along the way before reaching your final destination. Hiking itineraries in Emilia-Romagna are great for healthy outdoor fun(...)
Read HikingEmilia-Romagna is one of the greenest regions in Italy. Starting from the parks and woods of the Apennines, the region’s natural areas extend to include the pine forests of the coast, in a succession...
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