Brisighella & Surroundings
Brisighella
The wedding will take place in the countryside of Brisighella, one of the most beautiful mediaeval towns in Italy. The town, which lies at the foot of the Apennines was founded in XIII.
Check the 14th-century Rocca (castle), the Clocktower and Via degli Asini (Donkey’s Street), an old wooden beamed walkway sitting just to the right of the staircase to the clocktower. Don’t forget to try Brisighella’s award-winning olive oil.
Good restaurants in Brisighella:
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Ristorante la Cavallina
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Ristorante la Grotta
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Ristorante la Rocca
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Osteria del Sale
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Gelateria Carletto
Exploring Emilia Romagna
Pieve Tho
The wedding will be celebrated in Pieve Tho, also known as Pieve di San Giovanni in Ottavo. This small church founded between the VIII and X century is located just over one km from Brisighella.
Borgo Fregnano
The reception and party will take place in Borgo Fregnano, an ancient mediaeval village converted into a farm at the beginning of the 1900’s. Situated near the border between Emilia Romagna and Tuscany, Borgo Fregnano is 10 minutes away from Brisighella by car.
FAENZA
Faenza is located on the Via Emilia, between the sea and the hills, halfway between Bologna (50 Km) and Rimini (65 Km), at the intersection with the road that connects Ravenna (32 Km) to Florence (100 Km). It is only 10 min away from Brisighella!
Known as an international synonym of ceramics, the ancient artisanal tradition of which dates back to the 12th century, Faenza reached its splendour in the Renaissance period. Indeed, “faiance” is still the name of for majolica in many European languages.
If you stop by for lunch, don't forget to try the cappelletti and spoja lorda pastas.
Good restaurants in Faenza:
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Cantina di Sarna (try the piadina and the capelletti)
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La Marianaza (great meat options)
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Botanico (cocktails, not in the center)
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Farena (pizza, not in the center)
BOLOGNA
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Vicolo Colombina
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Osteria Broccaindosso
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Mercato di Mezzo (Street Food)
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Piato Rotto
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Trattoria da Me
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Da Cesari
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Osteria Bottega
Highlights
Bologna is the lively, historic capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, in northern Italy. The city has many names: la Grassa (the fat one) thanks to its rich food legacy (ragù or bolognese sauce was first concocted here), la Dotta (the knowledgeable one) as it hosts the world’s oldest university (the Alma Mater Studiorum, established in 1088) and la Rossa (the red one) due to the red terracotta buildings and the miles of porticoes (as well as the city's long-standing penchant for left-wing politics).
Bologna is world-famous for its cuisine. We reccomend you to try the mortadella, the tortellini, the cresentine. Remember, "bolognese sauce" does not exist, the real term is ragù!
Where to eat
Piazza Maggiore
As the central square in Bologna, the Piazza Maggiore is located right in the centre of the city and serves as an important historical place. This square includes important buildings such as the Palazzo d’Accursio, the Palazzo del Podesta, the Basilica di San Petronio and the Palazzo Comunale. To the north west of the square you will find the Piazza del Nettuno where you can admire the famous Fountain of Neptune.
Palazzo dell’Archiginnasio
One of the most important buildings in Bologna, the Archiginnasio was once the main building of the University of Bologna. It now houses the famous Anatomical Theatre.
Basilica Sento Stefano
Seven Churches - The most unique religious complex in Bologna. This historical complex is located in Piazza Santo Stefano and features several different buildings including the Church of Saint John the Baptist, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the courtyard of Pilate. As you walk through the first church, you might think that it is just one building, but as you step into the main arched courtyard you can see the six other connected churches.
The leaning towers of Bologna
Bologna actually has a myriad of towers, but the two towers standing in Piazza di Porta Ravegnana are the most famous ones. Asinelli and Garisenda are two tall towers that stand next to each other and are both named after important Italian families. Asinelli stands at 97.2m and was used as a prison and a stronghold. Garisenda stands only at 48m but has an extremely noticeable tilt and overhang of 3.2m.
RAVENNA
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Osteria del tempo perso
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Antica trattoria al gallo
Highlights
Located on the eastern coast of Italy, between San Marino and Bologna, Ravenna is the capital of the province of Ravenna. Throughout history, Ravenna has been an extremely important city. For a three-century span beginning in AD 402, Ravenna served as capital of the Western Roman Empire, chief city of the Ostrogoth Kingdom of Italy and nexus of a powerful Byzantine exarchate. Due to this elaborate ancient history, Ravenna has a plethora of fantastic historical buildings and several UNESCO World Heritage Sites – its Byzantine era architecture and mosaics are some of the best preserved ones of the country.
Where to eat
Neonian Baptistery
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Baptistery is truly magnificent and the detailed artwork will leave you speechless.
Basilica di San Vitale
As with the Baptistery, the exterior is not the main attraction however, walk inside and you will be able to admire some amazing Mosaics and decorations which are considered to be some of the finest examples of Byzantine artwork in Italy.
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
Another UNESCO World Heritage site, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia is located in the same grounds as the Basilica di San Vitale. Dedicated to Galla Placidia who was the daughter of the Roman Emperor Theodosius I, this mausoleum is a simple structure that features various iconic designs and allegorical motifs such as the ceiling that represents the garden of Eden.
MARINA DI RAVENNA
To the immediate north east of Ravenna, Marina di Ravenna lies on the Adriatic coast of Italy. This charming coastal resort is the perfect place to escape the city and take some sun, sea air and relaxation.
We recommend the Singita, Donna Rosa and Peter Pan beach bar, especially for an aperò.