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The hills of Bologna

Anyone who comes to Bologna and its province cannot miss a trip to the hills of Bologna. 

"Ma quanto è bello andare in giro per i Colli Bolognesi se hai una Vespa Special che ti toglie i problemi”, sang in 1999 Cesare Cremonini, then the voice of the Lunapop band.
The Hills of Bologna continue to mesmerize with their charming medieval villages, enchanted castles and nature parks to be explored by motorcycle, bicycle or on foot, following numerous trails surrounded by the beauty of nature and the historic attractions of the area.
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Nearby

Setting off from Accademia al Colle, you can take pleasant walks, reaching the following locations:

  • Giardini Margherita (15 minutes on foot)
  • Piazza Maggiore (30 minutes on foot)
  • San Michele In Bosco and the terrace overlooking the historic center (30 minutes on foot)
  • Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca (1,30 h on foot)
  • Mount Donato Park (50 minutes on foot)
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Hiking Trails

The area around Bologna is increasingly becoming a destination for Hiking enthusiasts thanks to its trails that connect Emilia Romagna and Tuscany. Among these we recommend:

  • La via degli dei
  • La via Mater Dei
  • The Bregoli Trail
  • The Path of Wool and Silk
  • The trails of the Gessi and Croara
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Nature Parks

Other Nature Parks around the city that are worth a visit are :

  • The parco della Chiusa (30 minutes by car)
  • Abbey of Monteveglio Regional Park (40 minutes by car)
  • Bolognese Gypsum and the Abbadessa Badlands Park (25 minutes by car)
  • The Natural area of the salt water of Rio Marzatore (50 minutes by car)

Places we love

  • MONTEVEGLIO
  • OLIVETO
  • DOZZA
  • CASTELLO DI SERRAVALLE
  • BAZZANO
  • HERMITAGE OF TIZZANO, CASALECCHIO DI RENO
  • LA SCOLA
  • ROCCHETTA MATTEI
  • ROCCA DI ROFFENO
  • CA’ LA GHIRONDA MODERNARTMUSEUM
  • CAVES OF LABANTE
  • MARCONI MUSEUM, PONTECCHIO MARCONI
  • PALAZZO DE’ ROSSI, PONTECCHIO MARCONI
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Where to eat

The Hills of Bologna are famous in Emilian folk culture and, during the summer, become a cool and fun retreat away from the heat of the city. However, a visit to the hills is not complete without trying the specialties of the rural culinary tradition. Below is our selection of restaurants where you can enjoy delicacies without being afraid to go wrong.
  • Trattoria Monte Donato
  • Cà Shin
  • Agriturismo Ben Ti Voglio
  • Mamo Cucina
  • Agriturismo Albireo
  • Carosello (Pianoro)
  • Casetta Magli (Pianoro)
  • Antica Hostaria Rocca di Badolo (Badolo)
  • Spazio Belfiore
  • La collina delle Meraviglie
  • Azienda agricola La Galeazza
  • Fienile Fluò
  • Podere Riosto (Pianoro)
  • Podere San Giuliano
  • Il Boccone Del Prete
  • Osteria dal Nonno
  • Adeguati
  • Agriturismo Granoantico
  • Irina (Savigno)
  • Agriturismo Mastrosasso (Savigno)
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Wineries

The area of the Hills of Bologna features a remarkable diversity of soils, altitudes and microclimates. This variety has favored the presence of numerous grape varieties, contributing to a diversified wine production that can be seen in the many wines you will discover during your tastings. Among the various grape varieties, one in particular has deep roots in the history of the region since Etruscan times: Pignoletto. The wine made from Pignoletto grapes can be sparkling, still, spumante, raisin wine or with the Superiore designation.

During your visits to the wineries of the Hills of Bologna, you will have the opportunity to discover several DOC wines (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) of the Hills of Bologna, including Rosso Bologna, Bianco Bologna, Barbera, Spumante Bologna, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Riesling and Pignoletto
  • Tenuta Bonzara
  • Azienda Agricola Tenuta Santa Croce Srl
  • Azienda Agricola Fedrizzi Alessandro
  • Agrivar di Palazzo di Varignana società agricola
  • Gaggioli Maria Letizia Azienda Agricola
  • Tenuta La Riva
  • LA MARMOCCHIA SOC AGR SS
  • Montevecchio Isolani