Things to do in Crevalcore Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The Castle of Galeazza originates from the famous and ancient tower built in the fourteenth century by Galeazzo Pepoli. The fortress is located not far from the municipality of Crevalcore and is surrounded by the green of the surrounding plain. In the sixteenth century, a villa was built around the tower, remodeled in the following centuries in a neo-medieval style. Until 2002, in the ancient part of the castle, the cultural association Reading Retreats in Rural Italy was based.

The Castle of Palata Pepoli dates back to 1500 when Filippo Pepoli decided to build a Palazzo - Castello as the home of his family. The noble Bolognese family, in fact, owned half of the current territory of Crevalcore. The fortress has a square plan with a very high central tower located in the center of the building. It is currently private property and after a period of degradation, renovations have started.

The Ronchi Castle is an architectural complex dating back to the 16th century, located in the Crevalcore resort of Bologna. The Manor Palace, Towers, Warehouses, Stables and Church of San Matteo are part of the structure. The Castle was owned by the Caprara family until 1821. The oldest part concerns the central building that is divided into two floors built through exposed stone bricks.

The Torre della Guisa is one of the historical monuments of Crevalcore. It was built in the Middle Ages and more precisely in the sixteenth century. The construction has a regular structure, consisting of two orders of eaves. In addition, an oratory is also part of the structural complex, but dates back to the sixteenth century. It is currently in excellent condition.

Porta Modena turns out to be of medieval origins and consists of a bell tower sailing. Under the door formwork, the main entrance of the Church of the Immaculate Conception opens. To date, the structure is well preserved.

Porta Bologna or Porta Levante was completed in 1771 when its drawbridge was replaced with a masonry bridge. The structure is square in shape and on the façade there are paintings the crevalcore coat of arms and those of the main families of the country.