In the land of fine living - Nella terra del benvivere

170 Pages·2011·21.88 MB·English

In the land of fne living
Tourist guide of the municipalities of Bassa Romagna
In the land
of fne living
Tourist guide of the municipalities
of Bassa Romagna
Romagna soatìa, doce paese
cui regnarono Guidi e Malatesta,
cui tenne pur il Pasator corese,
r della strada, r della forsta.
Giovanni Pascoli
First edition
Printed in April 2011
Map of Bagnacavallo ...................................................... 48
CONTENTS
Discovering Bagnara di Romagna................................ 62
Map of Bagnara di Romagna ........................................ 66
Symbols used in the guide................................................ 3 Discovering Conselice ................................................... 70
In the "land in between".................................................... 4 Map of Conselice............................................................. 74
A land without borders..................................................... 6 Discovering Cotignola.................................................... 78
Transport.............................................................................. 7 Map of Cotignola............................................................ 82
Road distances.................................................................... 11 Discovering Fusignano .................................................. 86
Deep historical roots......................................................... 12 Map of Fusignano ........................................................... 90
Famous people.................................................................... 14 Discovering Lugo............................................................. 94
Famous painters.................................................................. 16 Map of Lugo...................................................................... 100
Fertile land for art............................................................... 19 Discovering Massa Lombarda....................................... 114
Reading Bassa Romagna: landscapes of literature...... 20 Map of Massa Lombarda................................................ 118
Listening to Bassa Romagna: landscapes of music...... 22 Discovering Russi ............................................................ 124
Seeing Bassa Romagna: landscapes of cinema.............. 26 Map of Russi ..................................................................... 128
Te culture of fne living................................................... 30 Discovering Sant'Agata sul Santerno .......................... 134
A land of passion and competition................................. 32 Map of Sant'Agata sul Santerno.................................... 138
An authentic talent for tourism....................................... 34 Gourmet itineraries......................................................... 142
Tourist Information Centre.............................................. 35 Traditional recipes........................................................... 144
Discovering Alfonsine....................................................... 36 Traditional local produce............................................... 147
Map of Alfonsine................................................................ 40 Arts and craf itineraries ................................................ 150
Discovering Bagnacavallo ................................................ 44 Natural environment itineraries ................................... 154
· CONTENTS ·
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78
82
SYMBOLS USED IN THE GUIDE
86
90 : Leisure and culture ofce
94
: Tourist information centre
100
: General enquiry ofce for the public
114
118 : Municipal secretary
124 : Weekend
128
: Visits must be booked in advance
134
138 : Places of interest for tourists
142
144
147
150
154
· SYMBOLS USED IN THE GUIDE ·
in the “land in between”
we tried to fnd an extensive defnition for the homes and rural houses. Ancient rural habits are still alive
If intense and varied world of Bassa Romagna, we could here, in accordance with nature's cycle of seasons. While
describe it as a sort of "land in between" the Adriatic coast strolling around town, it is not unusual to come across
and the Apennine. Tis oasis of peace is full of charm and timeless scenes of life. A group of old and lively card players
is surrounded by some of the most beautiful art towns of engrossed in intense competition with their enigmatic faces;
the Emilia-Romagna region: Ravenna, ancient capital of a small group of carefree children running around wrapped
the Byzantine Empire, Faenza, famous worldwide for its up in their games. It's nice to take a seat at a tavern under the
ceramics, Bologna, home to the oldest university in Europe, arcades, in the piazza or in one of the numerous little squares,
and Ferrara, cradle of the noble House of Este. Ferrara, and soak up the relaxed atmosphere which is typical of this
{04} the neighbouring Po Delta and Ravenna share the honour "small universe" in which the frantic and alienating rhythm of
of being UNESCO World Heritage sites. Tanks to its modern life hasn't replaced the unfappable cadence of bicycle
favourable position, from here it is easy and quick to get to the pedals. Despite this, locals have embraced the positive aspects
vibrant Adriatic Riviera of Romagna, which is, so to speak, of modernity such as cutting-edge farming technology, with
"behind the corner". However, Bassa Romagna shouldn't be utmost care for the environment and for the wholesome
considered a "land in between" just from the geographical produce of the land. In this part of Romagna the indissoluble
point of view. In this wide and fertile plain dotted with relationship between the land and its people is timeless and
vegetable gardens, vineyards, orchards and waterways, time utterly authentic.
appears to be foating between past and present. In winter Te territory's landscape is suspended between the water, the
this land is protected by an evocative mist, in summer it is earth and the sky; the eye can fnd it difcult to wholly grasp
nourished by generous sunshine; the line of the horizon is the depth of feld of this vast space. In this corner of Italy each
only broken by the silhouettes of parish churches, stately season features a variety of diferent colours in the landscape,
· IN THE “LaND IN BETwEEN” ·
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including delicate pastel tones as well as dazzling hues; the
result is a natural palette that has caught the imagination of
more than a few painters over the centuries.
Tis is the place for rediscovering the art of fne living, as well
as the local traditions and highlights. Tis genuine microcosm
entices visitors with its warm character and its informality
rather than its formality; here it's easy to feel at home because
the second time you’ll visit a place, they will already call you
by your name.
· in the “land in between” ·
Unione
a land dei Comuni
della Bassa Romagna
without borders
Te portion of Romagna known as Bassa Romagna is not MILaN VENICE
marked by real geographical boundaries. Tis area is identifed BOLOGNa
as the heart of the province of Ravenna, a consortium RaVENNa
of municipalities of the following towns: Alfonsine, FORLiÉ
RIMINI
Bagnacavallo, Bagnara di Romagna, Conselice, Cotignola,
{06} FLORENCE
Fusignano, Lugo, Massa Lombarda, Russi and Sant'Agata
sul Santerno. It stretches across an area of 480 square km and
has over 100,000 inhabitants. Bassa Romagna benefts from
an excellent transportation system because it's right in the ROME
middle of a wide network of roads and railway tracks.
· A LAND WITHOUT BORDERS ·
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AIRPORTS
Te nearest airports are:
> Bologna - "G. Marconi" Airport
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· TRANSPORT ·
train
www.trenitalia.it
Bassa Romagna is crossed by the following railway lines: Useful phone numbers
· Bologna - Ravenna 199 892 021
· Rimini - Ravenna 06 3000 (for handsets unable to dial 199 phone numbers)
· Ferrara - Venice For purchasing tickets through the automated phone system,
and by rail connections for Faenza and Forlì. for information regarding compensation, refunds or claims,
Te rail network connects the municipalities of Alfonsine, for reservation changes through the automated phone system,
Bagnacavallo, Lugo (+ Voltana), Conselice (+ Lavezzola + for timetable information and service updates, to arrange
San Patrizio) and Russi. assistance for people with limited mobility.

{08} Useful phone numbers Useful phone numbers
892021 199 30 30 60
[phone] (for calls from outside Italy) Customer assistance for people with limited mobility.
For purchasing tickets, getting information on Frecciarossa
and Frecciargento rail services or changing a reservation
alfonsine
with a customer assistant.
Viale Stazione, 42
To reach the station from the main road SS16 Adriatica, go to
the town centre and look out for Viale Stazione; the station
is at the bottom of the boulevard and there is a large car park.
Te station has an automatic ticket machine.
· TRANSPORT ·