In the Immediate Surroundings
The Historic Park of Montesole
The historic park of Montesole is a nature reserve created on the site of the Nazi massacre of 1944, when the entire population of a village was wiped out after it provided assistance to resistance fighters. The park covers an area of around 6,300 acres and, aside from the protection of the natural environment, is aimed at promoting a culture of peace and remembrance in particular among the younger generations.
The Etruscan City of Kaina and the Archaeological Museum
Kaina, founded in the 5th century AD, was one of the most important cities of the Etruscan civilisation, located on the Misanello hill in Marzabotto, a short distance away from the river Reno. The adjoining museum Pompeo Aria houses the remains recovered from archaeological digs: household objects belonging to the Etruscans such as vases, bronze tools, tombstones and terracotta household objects.
THE Rocchetta Mattei
Make sure to visit The Rocchetta Mattei, an unparalleled architectural treasure just half an hour away by car from Pieve di Panico.
The castle owes its name to Count Cesare Mattei (1809-1896) who had it built on the ruins of an ancient building dating back to the 13th century, the Rocca di Savignano.
The structure of the castle was modified several times by the count during his lifetime and by his heirs, making it a labyrinth of towers, monumental staircases, reception rooms, private chambers that recall different styles: from neo-medieval to neo-Renaissance, from Moorish to Liberty.
Gugliemo Maconi’s Mausoleum
The Marconi Museum is dedicated to the birth and development of radio-communication. The museum is located in Villa Griffone, in the village of Pontevecchio Marconi, the historical country home of the family of Gugliemo Marconi.
It was within this country retreat – the structure of which remains intact – that the young inventor carried out his first decisive experiments in radiotelegraphy in the years 1894-1895.
The museum is home to functioning replicas of various scientific apparatus dating from the end of the 19th century, a number of modern communication devices, and a series of teaching tools guiding museumgoers through the history of electricity and radio.
Some years after the death of the inventor, a mausoleum was erected at the entrance of the villa to provide a final resting place for Marconi and his second wife, Maria Cristina Bezzi Scali.
Little Paradise Sports Centre
Nestling in the green of the hills overlooking the Setta river, the Piccolo Paradiso sports centre offers a wide range of outdoor activities including a skating rink, an Olympic-sized pool, a trout fishing lake, riding stables and a play park for children. It also has a top-quality restaurant.
BOLOGNA
22km away from the farm is the medieval city of Bologna. Now a thriving modern city, Bologna still retains much of its medieval architecture and with its 38 km of porticos, signature red and yellow houses and innumerable towers it is a unique holiday destination. Bologna is home to many beautiful churches and museums and its delicious cuisine is world-famous.
PORRETTA TERME
The town of Porretta Terme with its thermal springs is 35 km away.
PISTOIA
60 km away lies the city of Pistoia with its beautiful historical city centre and famous zoo.
FIRENZE
The city of Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, is also only 80 km from the farm.
La Ginestra apartment is a recently refurbished holiday home situated in the little village by the church on the old estate of the lords of Panico.
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