Castel del Rio - Bridges Ponte a Schiena d' Asino The Donkey Back Bridge of Castel del Rio was built around the fifteenth century on commission by Obitzo Alidosi to master Andrea Gurrieri. The Bridge symbolized the power and solidity of the Alidosi family and presented itself with a structure called “donkey back” with its 42 meters arch. Inside, five rooms were built used by the guards for the collection of gabelles.
Castel del Rio - Museums Museo della Guerra The War Museum was established in 1978 inside the Alidosi Palace. The museum site houses about 1600 pieces and a complete library of 1500 volumes. It is divided into several sections that address the themes of the Great War and World War II, partisan activity and the deportation of the citizens of Castel Del Rio.
Marzabotto - Museums Museo Nazionale Etrusco "P. Aria" The National Etruscan Museum “P. Aria” is dedicated to Count Pompeo Aria who organized the core of the first museum collection. The exhibition is spread over four rooms where the nineteenth-century excavations and various architectural terraces coming from the various acropolis of the resort are exhibited.
Marzabotto - Archaeological Sites Citta' etrusco-celtica The ancient Etruscan city located in the Municipality of Marzabotto, was established in the 5th century BC. The city was discovered in 1551, by Friar Leandro Alberti, thanks to the discoveries of mosaics, coins, and ruins of ancient building structures. In the archaeological site there are some shops, the foundations of some buildings, the acropolis, two necropolis and some sacred places. Near the site is also the Etruscan Museum.
Marzabotto - Castles, palaces and mansions Casamento di Medelana The building of the Casamento was built around the fifteenth century and was an important complex in the town of Medelana. From its structure we can see the embellished and decorated windows that give a special charm to the building. It is currently in excellent condition and open to tourists.
Porretta Terme - Water spa and wellness Terme di Porretta The history of the Baths of Porretta is linked to a legend that saw a sick ox and left free by the master to regain strength after having quenched their thirst in the ancient thermal spring. The ox then became the emblem of the Terme di Porretta. From the sources of the ancient spas, sulphurous and salsobromoiodic waters flow, reminiscent of the composition of sea water. The spa structure is still freely open to visitors.
Vergato - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo dei Capitani della Montagna The Palace of the Captains of the Mountain was built between the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries and was the seat of the Captains of the Mountain, officials who ruled from 1414 to 1796. The facade has coats of arms dating from the 4th and 6th centuries and among these is visible that of the municipality of Vergato, depicting a wild boar in a swamp with two oak branches tied by a ribbon. The building was built during the post-war period and was enriched with four stained-glass windows by Luigi Ontani in 1998.
Castel del Rio - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Canatagallo o Castellaccio The Castle was built by one of the most important families in the area, the Canatagallo from whom it also takes its name. This family had several fortresses and castles built. This specifically dates back to the tenth century and, given its position and form, it is thought to have had a defensive function. Currently we can only see the ruins.
Castel del Rio - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Alidosi Castello Alidosi was built around the 14th century and was home to the Alidosis family who called it “Castrum Rivi”. Unfortunately, only a few remains remain of the imposing Castle, after the earthquake occurred in 1542. The family later decided to build a palace in the fief with lozenge ramparts and a courtyard with a loggia inside.
Castel di Casio - Monuments Antica Torre The ancient tower of Castel di Casio is located in the historic center. It is a medieval tower, the top of which exceeds the rooftops of the houses.