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Rocca dei Bentivoglio
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Davide
September 21, 2022
Mountain biking
The year of construction of the oldest castle in Bazzano is not known precisely, of which no traces remain. However, in a document dating back to 1019 the castrum of …
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Alberto
November 12, 2023
Hiking
The fortress was commissioned by Countess Matilde of Canossa but its current form is the one attributed to it towards the end of the 15th century by the Bentivoglio family, a rich and important family in the history of Bologna. In 1779 the poet Ugo Foscolo was also a guest there. A forced guest as he resided there as a prisoner.
Since 2007, the Rocca has been home to the Rocca dei Bentivoglio Foundation, which organizes various events and cultural activities not only in Bazzano, but in various locations in the Bolognese Hills.
Since 2007, the Rocca has been home to the Rocca dei Bentivoglio Foundation, which organizes various events and cultural activities not only in Bazzano, but in various locations in the Bolognese Hills.
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Francesco 🥾
August 27, 2025
Hiking
Very nice. We visited it along Via dei Brentatori; if you're looking for the credential stamp, the museum should have it. Check the opening hours, because we arrived late, unfortunately.
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