Wanderlog staff
Updated • updatedJul 14, 2022
How long is the drive from Florence to City of San Marino?
The direct drive from Florence to City of San Marino is 157 mi (253 km), and should have a drive time of 2 hrs 22 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Florence to City of San Marino, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Bologna, Ravenna, Rimini, Ferrara, Modena, Riccione, Pistoia, Greve in Chianti, Comacchio, and Montecatini Terme and top places to visit like Montecatini Alto and Sestola, or the ever-popular Funicolare di Montecatini.
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Cities / Attractions
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Top cities between Florence and City of San Marino
The top cities between Florence and City of San Marino are Bologna, Ravenna, Rimini, Ferrara, Modena, Riccione, Pistoia, Greve in Chianti, Comacchio, and Montecatini Terme. Bologna is the most popular city on the route — it's 1 hour from Florence and 1 hour from City of San Marino.
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Greve in Chianti
Greve in Chianti is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy. It is located about 31 kilometres south of Florence and 42 kilometres north of Siena.
21 minutes off the main route, 16% of way to City of San Marino
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Pistoia
Pistoia is a city in Italy’s Tuscany region. Set around its central Piazza del Duomo are the Cathedral of San Zeno, which has a silver altar, and the octagonal Battistero di San Giovanni in Corte baptistery. Also on the square is the Palazzo dei Vescovi, an 11th-century palace housing a number of museums. On the nearby Piazza della Sala, the Pozzo del Leoncino is a well with a marble frame.
10% as popular as Bologna
19 minutes off the main route, 21% of way to City of San Marino
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Montecatini Terme
Montecatini Terme is a town in Tuscany, Italy, known for the art nouveau Parco delle Terme spa complex. Works by Joan Miró and Claes Oldenburg hang in the MO.C.A. (Montecatini Contemporary Art), located on the first floor of the Town Hall. A funicular climbs to Montecatini Alto village, home to the Torre dell’Orologio, a medieval clock tower, plus the Romanesque church of Santa Maria a Ripa and sweeping views.
10% as popular as Bologna
21 minutes off the main route, 22% of way to City of San Marino
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Modena
Sights & Landmarks
Monuments & Statues
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Modena is a city in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. It’s known for its balsamic vinegar and opera heritage, plus Ferrari and Lamborghini sports cars. The Enzo Ferrari Museum has exhibits on the life and work of the car designer, in his childhood home, plus iconic models in a futuristic building. In the 18th-century Museum Palace is the Estense Gallery, with works by Tintoretto and Correggio, plus a bust by Bernini.
22% as popular as Bologna
28 minutes off the main route, 45% of way to City of San Marino
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Bologna
Food & Drink
Other Food & Drink
Bologna is the lively, historic capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, in northern Italy. Its Piazza Maggiore is a sprawling plaza lined with arched colonnades, cafes and medieval and Renaissance structures such as City Hall, the Fountain of Neptune and the Basilica di San Petronio. Among the city’s many medieval towers are the Two Towers, leaning Asinelli and Garisenda.
Most popular city on this route
7 minutes off the main route, 47% of way to City of San Marino
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Ferrara
Ferrara is a city in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. It’s known for the buildings erected by its Renaissance rulers, the Este family. These include the moated Este Castle, with its lavish private chambers. The family also built the Diamanti Palace, which is clad in diamond-shaped marble blocks and home to the National Picture Gallery. The Romanesque Ferrara Cathedral has a 3-tiered facade and a marble bell tower.
28% as popular as Bologna
30 minutes off the main route, 48% of way to City of San Marino
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Comacchio
Sights & Landmarks
Observation Decks & Towers
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Comacchio is a town and comune of Emilia Romagna, Italy, in the province of Ferrara, 48 kilometres from the provincial capital Ferrara.
44 minutes off the main route, 53% of way to City of San Marino
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Ravenna
Ravenna is a city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It's known for the colorful mosaics adorning many of its central buildings, like the octagonal Basilica di San Vitale, the 6th-century Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo and the cross-shaped Mausoleo di Galla Placidia. North of the center, the Mausoleo di Teodorico built in the 6th century for King Theodoric the Great, is a Gothic, circular stone tomb with a monolithic dome.
52% as popular as Bologna
21 minutes off the main route, 61% of way to City of San Marino
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Riccione
Riccione is a town on Italy’s Adriatic coast. It's known for its vibrant party scene, water parks and broad beaches. Along the boutique-lined Viale Ceccarini, Papa Giovanni Paolo II Park has shaded paths. Nearby, the early-20th-century Villa Franceschi houses the Galleria d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea. Artifacts from prehistory to Roman times, including a bison skeleton, are on display at the Museo del Territorio.
23% as popular as Bologna
9 minutes off the main route, 81% of way to City of San Marino
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Rimini
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Rimini is a city on the Adriatic coast, in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. It's known for its beachside nightclubs and shallow waters. South of the center, the Malatestiano Temple is a 15th-century reconstruction of an old Franciscan church, now a mausoleum for Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, a local nobleman. Nearby, the Malatesta-built Castel Sismondo is a medieval fortress now used for cultural events.
45% as popular as Bologna
4 minutes off the main route, 84% of way to City of San Marino
The top stops along the way from Florence to City of San Marino (with short detours) are Piazza Maggiore, Italia in Miniatura, and Two Towers. Other popular stops include Montecatini Alto, Oltremare, and Gucci Outlet.
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Funicolare di Montecatini
Mountain cable car
Tours
Scenic Railroads
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Totally recommended. It will take you in an ancient part of the city which is the true face of an Italian village with all the history.
Fun to go up and down. Nice views from above. Departs every half hour, €7 up and down. €4 single way.
Beautiful views and a ride back in time. Super fun for families and individuals alike
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4.5(2201)
Via Armando Diaz, 22, 51016 Montecatini Terme PT, Italy
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Montecatini Alto
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
4.5(2426)
51016 Province of Pistoia, Italy
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Sestola
Outdoor Activities
Ski & Snowboard Areas
Sestola is a comune situated in the Province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 60 kilometres southwest of Bologna and about 50 kilometres southwest of Modena. It is located near the Monte Cimone and other mountains of the northern Apennines separating Emilia and Tuscany.
4.5(236)
41029 Province of Modena, Italy
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Tower of Federico II
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Monument
Points of Interest & Landmarks
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When yourn the vicinity of San Minitat, make sure you climb the hill to the tower. For an extra couple of euros you get great views of the surrounding hills and villages. Tuscany on your hand.
The view on top of the tower is nice, but not sure it’s worth it. The village itself is much nicer and has several beautiful churches and plazzas.
The walk up to the tower is not for everyone but you are rewarded with some beautiful views and a piece of local history when you reach the top.
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4.5(207)
56028 San Miniato PI, Italy
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Zoo of Pistoia
Animal park
Outdoor Activities
Zoo
Venerable zoo & amusement park with over 400 animals plus education & conservation efforts.
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Very nice little zoo, many different animals. I especially limed that comete zoo is in shade of trees. I am sure also animals appreciate that and it is easier to see them outside. Lynx, bear, wolf, giraffe... There was no elephant and hippo, enclosures were empty.
Good zoo with playground for children, reasonable price — some animals were either hard to find, well hidden, or currently unavailable but despite that family had a great day out, easy to get to from main roads with a car, restaurant on site opened at 12.
Most beautiful zoo I've seen in a long time. The animals have plenty of space and the kids had a great time!!
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4.0(1399)
Via Pieve a Celle, 160/A, 51100 Pistoia PT, Italy
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Rocchetta Mattei
Restored 19th century count's castle open for weekend visits & concerts, exhibitions & events.
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Located in the outskirts of the metropolitan city of Bologna in the little town of Riola. Amazing views and a truly magnificent structure ritch with history and interesting backstories about it's founder and tenet. A place not to miss if you happen to have some time on your hands and want to explore places around Bologna. Easily accessible by train or by car. If you happen to chose the train you can easily get one from Bologna Central station, you then need to get off at Riola station from which the Rocchetta is just a few minutes by foot up a hill (not too steep).
An absolute pleasant surprise! We were a group of 6 and both adults and kids enjoyed it. The lady that walked us through was excellent.
Very Unique, interesting story and beautiful castle. Nature universe inspired design. Highly recommend to visit.
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4.5(951)
46A, Via Rocchetta, 40030 Grizzana Morandi BO, Italy
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I Gigli
Shopping mall
Shopping
Corporate office
A wide mix of retail stores & eateries in a bustling shopping complex with whimsical accents.
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While staying Florence we rented a car and drove around the countryside, then we got a little extra time so decided to drop by on the way back. The place is gigantic and you will find everything you will need, if especially shopping is part of your travel itinerary it's worth visiting. Everything is SO MUCH cheaper than city center (especially shoes and clothes).
You can find anything here you even have a Starbucks which in Italy there are only very few.
My favorite go to place. Omg a big postive point is that now there is Starbucks too. You can shop from every kind of brands there. There is a big food court there too. And a good place to enjoy with your partner and children.
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4.0(630)
Via San Quirico, 165, 50013 Campi Bisenzio FI, Italy
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Antinori nel Chianti Classico
Winery
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
Architecturally innovative winery blending into the Tuscan hills, offering cellar tours & tastings.
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Mind-blowing architecture, beautiful outside seating, impeccable service, mouthwatering food and outstanding wine. Couldn't have asked for a more special experience. The tours are fantastic as well! A must if you are in Tuscany.
This is a very fancy winery. It has been rated as one of the nicest in the world for how it looks. It is super modern and they produce good wines, and they are expensive. I did not do a tasting but explored the grounds before lunch and it was nice. The tastings run around 160€ so if you wanna do that be prepared. If you don’t wanna do that you can go to their restaurant and order some of their wines. Went in March and the vines were not in full bloom. I would return.
Wow wow wow what a beautiful place and not as typical winery you would think it will look like in Italy. Beautiful designed building amazing light. We did a small tasting and had were lucky to get a table at the restaurant with amazing red wine and some charcuterie and cheese. Perfect trip from Florence.
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Via Cassia per Siena, 133, 50026 Bargino FI, Italy
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Outlet Barberino
Outlet mall
Shopping
Children's clothing store
Clothing store
Gift shop
Luggage store
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McArthur Glenn runs the Barberino outlet, north of Florence. It’s laid out like a Tuscan village, and has brands like Adidas, Levi’s, Dolce & Gabbana, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Tommy Hilfiger. It’s pretty much like an outlet in the US, but the discounts aren’t as steep here.
Nice place you gonna find all kind of stores with very big discount 70%
Really nice outlet! The shops façade look like Disney Main Street but in an italian way… There is a creek that runs in the middle. There are some discounts but nothing too crazy. You can find some american brands like GAP, Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Polo Ralph Lauren.
The design of Outlet is really nice! Comfortable, in harmony with environment, Italian architecture. The shops like shops, nothing special- the same names like in other places.
4.3(22173)
4.0(1364)
Via Meucci, 50031 Barberino di Mugello FI, Italy
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Castello di Verrazzano
Imposing hillside castle & winery, open for cellar tours, Chianti tastings & al fresco dining.
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5/5 experience! We take the tour and wine tasting and it was very nice- the castle is beautiful inside and out and all the historical explanations were very interesting and instructive. After this we tasted three different wines and cheese and balsamic and all was very good and tasty! The chianti reserve was one of the best wines I’ve ever tasted in my life! VERY recommended!!
Did a wine tour hear and a tasting for lunch. The tasting was excellent and the staff was very nice. The tour was a bit longer than expected a bit over an hour which was probably more than most wanted. Tour and tasting. Ended up being 62Euro per person. You got to try 4 wines with a whole meal including meat and cheese plate, pasta, meat and potatoes, breads, cookies, apple cake, caffe, and grapa. The wines also were refilled is you asked. I would probably return here the view was beautiful.
Great guided tour through the Castello. Our guide Chiara spoke very well English and was very entertaining. She was just lovely and made it a even better experience! 2,5h great fun with good wine to taste and a great “snack” (huge potion of cold cuts and cheese) for 34€. That’s perfect value for money!
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4.5(1180)
Via Castello di Verrazzano, 1, 50022 Greve in Chianti FI, Italy
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Mugello Circuit
Car racing track
Sights & Landmarks
Racing circuit with a parkland track of more than 5000m, host to regular car & motorcycle races.
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A perfect day out. Friendly staff, well organized and a perfect track with tradition. Hope to visit again. Good variety of food, coffee in the restaurant and bar. Nice people on and around the track. Really enjoyed our visit.
Absolutely love the place together with Spa Francorchamps one of the best circuits I ever raced with my 🏍. Secure and fun to drive. 3 days track no serious accident …
One of the best racing circuits I've been to, we were there all weekend with friends at the Finali Mondiali and we enjoyed every single moment that happened there, the catering was excellent
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4.5(658)
Località Senni, 15, 50038 Scarperia e San Piero FI, Italy
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Castello di Brolio
11th-century castle & wine estate, with guided tours of the Renaissance gardens & a small museum.
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Ancient Castello di Brolio is the location of one of the most important vineyards in the Chianti Classico area. In fact, its creator, Baron Bettino Ricasoli, was responsible for formulating the grape mix of Chianti Classico during the late 19th century. Take a guided tour of the castle, discover the estate’s finest wines on a visit to the ‘tasting room’, and try the traditional Tuscan menu at the castle’s restaurant.
If you have time for only one castle in Tuscany, this is it. At the end of the 12th century, when Florence conquered southern Chianti,…
Admission was 6.50 euro per person plus 1 free wine taste after you visit their gift shop/winery. The castle itself was definitely worth checking out since the view you get from up the castle of the local area is unmatched. It's absolutely beautiful when we visited with sunny and clear skies. Definitely give it a try if you are in the area.
This is the oldest winery in Italy and we had a lot of fun learning about the history of the winery and the family in our castle tour + wine tasting. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. The wine tasting itself was only so-so (it felt a bit formal and stiff and was in a separate building down the hill from the castle) but the tour is worth it to give you the fascinating historical contest of the wine you’re drinking. Amazing views of Chianti from the castle and $35 euro is a great value for a tour and tasting.
Beautiful castle. Worth visiting. Stunning panorama view of the Tuscan vine fields. Wine tasting included with the ticket
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4.5(882)
Località Madonna a Brolio, 53013 Gaiole In Chianti SI, Italy
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Basilica di San Petronio
Basilica
Sights & Landmarks
Vast Gothic basilica with an unfinished brick & marble facade, housing 22 art-filled side chapels.
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With 132 meters in length and 60 meters wide, the Basilica of San Petronio is the sixth largest church in Europe, despite being largely unfinished. Although is not the cathedral of Bologna, a title that belongs to the nearby Cathedral of San Pietro, it can be considered the main church of the city. SHORT HISTORY In the 14th century, the Bolognese aristocracy revived the cult of San Petronio, bishop of Bologna during the 5th century, and planned to build a church dedicated to him.
Address: Piazza Maggiore, Bologna, Italy Tel: +39 (0)51 225 442 Bologna's Basilica di San Petronio is the city's largest church and construction started over 600 years ago. The original plans had to be scaled down after the Vatican declared that the church must not be larger than St. Peter's in Rome, home of the pope. This grand basilica in still the fifth largest of its kind in the whole world and contains many beautiful paintings, frescoes and sculptures.
Bologna's hulking Gothic basilica is Europe's sixth-largest church, measuring 132m by 66m by 47m. Work began on it in 1390, but it was never finished and still today its main facade remains incomplete. Inside, look for the huge sundial that stretches 67.7m down the eastern aisle. Designed in 1656 by Gian Cassini and Domenico Guglielmi, this was instrumental in discovering the anomalies of the Julian calendar and led to the creation of the leap year.
Builtin 1390 with Gothic style, the church is 132 meters long and 66 meters wide and is the 15th largest church in the world. The church, dedicated to St. Petronius, has 23 chapels dedicated to different saints and has a gigantic sundial on the eastern front, designed by Gian Cassini and Domenico Gugliemi. Basilica di San Petronio is a must-see for architecture enthusiasts.
This gigantic church is the 6th largest in Europe, which started its construction in 1390 only to be officially blessed in 1954. Dedicated to Petronio, city’s patron saint and bishop back in 5th century. Had things would have gone as planned the Basilica would have been the largest in the world, however the pope did not like the idea of a church larger than St. Peters.
The last major landmark on Piazza Maggiore to touch on is the grand Basilica di San Petronio. Thanks to its immense size and curious unfinished facade, you won’t be missing the sight of this important 14th century house of worship. We say unfinished as a lower portion of the front is covered in ornate marble, while the rest is simple brick.
The vast Basilica di San Petronio dominates the south side of the Piazza Maggiore. Dedicated to Bologna’s patron Saint Petronius, it’s the most important church in the city and one of the largest in Europe. Looking at the facade–half elaborate red and white carvings, and half plain brick–you might think it was unfinished.
The Basilica of San Petronio is a minor basilica and church of the Archdiocese of Bologna located in Bologna, Emilia Romagna, northern Italy. It dominates Piazza Maggiore. The basilica is dedicated to the patron saint of the city, Saint Petronius, who was the bishop of Bologna in the fifth century.
Bologna’s large ancient church, 132 meters high, can hold 28,000 worshippers. An interesting detail: in the floor of the left aisle of the church are mounted sundial in the form of a meridian, which is worth seeing. The building is dedicated to the patron saint of the city.
Basilica of San Petronio is the biggest church in Bologna and one of the biggest in Europe. It was built in 1390 and its peculiarity is the facade, which is incomplete. In fact, the lower part is covered in marble, meanwhile, the upper one still shows bricks.
Basilica of San Petronio is the biggest church in Bologna and one of the biggest in Europe. It’s the last big gothic architecture in Italy, as it was started in 1390 and never completed. In fact, the facade is incomplete, which is also its peculiarity.
This basilica is the oldest and largest in the city, and dedicated to its patron saint, Petronius, who was the bishop of Bologna in the 5th Century. The new white marble facade was started by Giacomo Ranuzzi in 1538, but has never been finished.
Bologna's hulking Gothic basilica is Europe's sixth-largest church, measuring 132m by 66m by 47m. Work began on it in 1390, but it was never finished, and still today its main facade remains incomplete.
The Basilica of San Petronio is the main church of Bologna, Emilia Romagna, northern Italy. It dominates the Piazza Maggiore.
The basilica, built in 1390, was designed to honor Saint Petronio, bishop from 431 to 450 and patron of the city, who...
Unique because it never finished its original design with an interesting history behind it -politics as always. Definitely worth to learn about the history behind it! ☺️ there is free walking tour where they cover most of the highlights of Bologna history and some stories behind it which I would recommend too
Definitely a must see in Bologna. If you go early in the morning you can enjoy the exterior view with almost no one in the main square. Entering is free although some of the side art works on a pay per view at the end of the day (you need to pay to light it up and enjoy it).
Work began on it in 1390, but it was never finished, and still today its main facade remains incomplete. Designed in 1656 by Gian Cassini and Domenico Guglielmi, this was instrumental in discovering the anomalies of the Julian calendar and led to the creation of the leap year.
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Piazza Galvani, 5, 40124 Bologna BO, Italy
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Piazza Maggiore
City's main square lined with Medieval & Renaissance buildings, lines with cafes & street musicians.
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Set in the centre of the old town, Piazza Maggiore will forever be one of my favourite places in the city to people watch, sip on a local Lambrusco, or sneak off into the small streets nearby for a breakfast or to buy some local goods. Here, medieval palaces sit alongside Romanesque cathedrals, and there are a few sights you can enjoy on the square itself. Start inside the Basilica di San Petronio, which dates back to the 14th-century and is the most important church that Bologna has to offer.
Piazza Maggiore is the main square of Bologna and, at the same time, one of the most beautiful in Italy. The square is surrounded by the most important buildings of the medieval city, of which we can mention Palazzo del Podestà, Palazzo d’Accursio, Palazzo dei Notai, Basilica of San Petronio and Palazzo dei Banchi. SHORT HISTORY Piazza Maggiore is one of the very first squares built in Italy after the fall of the Roman Empire.
The main square in Bologna, Piazza Maggiore, is where there are many important attractions of the city. It is overlooked by the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest churches in Europe, in gothic architecture. Furthermore, in the square, there are also other important monuments of Bologna, such as Palazzo d’Accursio, Palazzo del Podestà e Palazzo dei Notai.
In the heart of Bologna is the Piazza Maggiore, a central square surrounded by fantastic medieval buildings. Before reaching the square you’ll first pass through the Piazza del Nettuno where your focus is immediately drawn to the expressive Fountain of Neptune. This statue of the Roman god has become an icon of Bologna.
Piazza Maggiore is a central square in Bologna, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The appearance in the 21st century, generally reflects the layout from the 15th century. The Northwest corner opens into Piazza del Nettuno with its Fontana del Nettuno, while the Northeast corner opens into the narrowe
Beautiful porticos, palazzos, and churches form the piazza’s borders, while domes and a clock tower poke out behind the buildings. I highly recommend a morning visit, when locals cycle through on their way to work, and the sun illuminates the archway to the Quadrilatero.
Nothing brings more pleasure than sitting in an Italian square people watching and enjoying the sun on your back. Few squares are as pretty as this one in the heart of Bologna and you’ll find ample spots for great photos. View this post on Instagram
All roads lead to pivotal 13th-century Piazza Maggiore, flanked by Basilica di San Petronio, Europe's sixth-largest basilica, and a series of impressive Renaissance palazzi such as Palazzo Comunale and Palazzo...
It is the main square of the town: it is 115 m long and 60 m wide; It is surrounded by the most important monuments of...
Amazing piazza with lots to see and photograph. Neptune is stunning. The war memorial is worth a look too. Very touching. Beautiful to walk around.
very nice city center. 👌 i took a quick tour between Milan and Florence
Everytime I'm visiting this square I feel something of magic. You can see younger or old people here, tourists and students. Bologna is a wonderful town with a lot of beautiful places!
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Two Towers
Sights & Landmarks
Observation Decks & Towers
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Landmark symbols of the city built by noble families in the 12th century, offering city views.
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Torre degli Asinelli (Asinelli Tower), the tallest medieval leaning tower in the world, is located in Bologna, in Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, about 350 meters away from Piazza Maggiore. Together with the nearby Garisenda Tower (Torre della Garisenda), forms the architectural complex named Two Towers (Due Torri), symbol of the city of Bologna. SHORT HISTORY We do not know exactly who built the Asinelli Tower, but it seems that the tower owes its name to Gherardo Asinelli, a noble knight of the Ghibelline faction in Bologna, who began its constuction on October 11, 1109, and finished ten years later, in 1119.
The iconic symbol of the city, you’ll need to book a ticket in advance and be ready to climb a lot of steps, to truly appreciate the two towers. Leaning, one of them in-fact actually has more of an angle than the more famous leaning tower of Pisa, and from the top, you’ll get an incredible birds-eye view over Bologna. Yes, you’ll need to climb nearly 500 steps to get close to 100 metres above the city, but the views will be worth it.
You can either take a picture from ground level or book in advance and get a ticket, which will allow you to climb the towers and have one of the most spectacular views of the city (although do check as they have been having renovation work on a regular basis of late). View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Jamie Russo (@jamie_a_russo) on Apr 13, 2019 at 12:33am PDT
If Bologna was to be called the Manhattan of medieval era, Torri degli Asinelli e Garisenda would definitely be the twin towers. Critically located at the entrance of the city, the towers displayed the family’s prestige and served military functions back then. Built in the 11th century Tower of Asinelli is over 97 metres and the tallest in Bologna.
The two towers are the undisputed symbol of Bologna, whose names are Torre degli Asinelli and Torre della Garisenda. Torre degli Asinelli is the tallest leaning tower in Italy, while the second is shorter but more inclined. In particular, Torre della Garisenda has been mentioned many times by Dante Alighieri in his masterpiece “The Divine Comedy”.
The two towers are among the symbols of Bologna, as they had an old military function as well as prestige. Nowadays there are only twenty towers left, and the most important ones are Torre degli Asinelli and Torre della Garisenda. The first one is more famous, as it is also the tallest leaning tower in Italy.
In the past, one of the main things which the city of Bologna was known for was its many towers. Nicknamed “Turrita”, medieval Bologna once had as many as 200 towers throughout its skyline. This was thanks to competitive nobles looking to show off their wealth.
These two leaning towers are the most famous towers in the city. The Asinelli Tower (the taller one) takes its name from the wealthy Asinelli family who built it. After it was acquired by the city of Bologna in the 12th century, it served as a prison.
There may have been up to 100 towers in the city, but the Due Torri (Two Towers) of Bologna are amongst the last that remain today. They have become an emblem of the city, and a must-visit attraction for everyone who's not afraid of heights.
The taller of the two, the 97.2m-high Torre degli Asinelli (the tallest leaning medieval tower in the world), is open to the public, though it’s not...
Student ticket costs 3€ which is fair price. View is obviously great. Wear comfortable shoes, stairs are often narrow and slippery. The only thing I missed there is some historical information about this tower.
It is worth to climb the almost 500 steps to the top, however the way up could become a bit of a “scary” experience for some. The views from the top are spectacular, it is very interesting to discover that it is a hollow shell of a height of 100 meters. Beautiful landmark.
Of all the towers I climbed… this was my favourite! The €5 entrance fee is a bargain. They have a ticket office at the bottom. It’s really cool the way everything is creaking and medieval.. I’m pretty sure the tower leans in one direction. It’s kinda scary when you look down from the top. Totally totally worth €5 and the effort to climb it. Don’t miss this!
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P.za di Porta Ravegnana, 40126 Bologna BO, Italy
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Piazza Santo Stefano
Sights & Landmarks
Sacred & Religious Sites
Churches & Cathedrals
Open public area with historic palaces & cultural events leading to the Seven Churches complex.
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Next up, head towards another wonderful square, Piazza Santo Stefano. On the way, there are some beautiful churches to visit, such as the Church of Saints Bartholomew and Cajetan and Chiesa del Santo Sepolcro, before admiring the Abbazia Santo Stefano, a Convent and one of the most magnificent buildings in the city for me. It should be getting close to Aperitivo time, the hours when drinks flow with free snacks and dishes to accompany them, a northern Italian tradition.
Piazza Santo Stefano is a square in Bologna, overlooked by the Basilica of Santo Stefano, which is actually a complex of seven religious buildings. In fact, there are Basilica del Santo Sepolcro, Chiesa del Crocifisso and Chiostro Medievale, together with other important buildings.
This open space is a joy during the day but the covered walkways around the sides are what make this such a great place for a truly unique Bologna Instagram shot. Take your photos at dusk for the best light. View this post on Instagram
A vivid piazza, always full of people drinking their coffee or an aperitivo in the neighbouring cafés.
Interesting triangular piazza, take time and see the complex inside out. Also many places to eat and drink around the piazza.
Lovely basilica, the alter and roof architecture were stunning . Nice place to visit & free entry. Nice piazza in the sun for a drink in the sun
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Via Santo Stefano, 40125 Bologna BO, Italy
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Gucci Outlet
Women's clothing store
Shopping
Luxury brand known for modern, Italian-crafted leather goods, apparel & accessories for men & women.
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Unbelievable discounts! Between 35% - 65% off! Totally worth the drive! Ample parking and cafe with good food.
I bought a bag and a pair of sunglasses last week. The sunglasses doesn’t have the case and cloth and the bag doesn’t have the controllato card. We already left Florence when I noticed it so we just called Gucci about it and they said we need to go back to The Mall, which is impossible because we’re leaving in a few days. I know they are experts and professional so I didn’t check the paper bag but I guess I’m wrong.
One of the largest and most well stocked outlet malls in Italy. There is a cafe at level 2 which serves surprisingly affordable food. We enjoyed ourselves at the cafe and bought some very reasonable priced luxury goods. Highly recommended you must not miss this shop.
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The Mall, Via Europa, 15/17, 50066 Leccio FI, Italy
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Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
Car racing track
Sights & Landmarks
Auto Race Tracks
Famous track which hosted Grand Prix until 2006, now featuring regular car & bike events.
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Very nice place to visit. The guided tour was amazing. The staff is also incredible. Strongly recommended. And please: visit Ayrton Senna memorial and bring your own flag to hang on the fence.
Historical temple of racing with lots to visit and see like the Senna statue and the museum. The atmosphere is incredible with the tifosi at the Rivazza curve. Only one part of the circuit can be walked by foot.
been here for race day on 24th of April 2022 and all around the track was pure mud. I get it that it was raining and there is grass all around, but it costs nothing to place some wooden platforms so people can at least walk. Our seats were in Curva Acque Minerali, and I reached out to the event organisers ahead of time to ask if there was any way to get support for my dad who can't walk properly ( he's not bound to a wheelchair but has mobility issues ) and I was told there was no kind of help provided whatsoever. So we walked, slowly and calmly, under the rain and in the mud all the way to our seats. THE SEATS! they're just a piece of plastic with no backrest on incredibly steep platforms and only a couple ways up, where there is no organisation, no attention from the employees, people argue over which seating they have and try to kick each other out of spots because there is no proper indication of which area is which. To leave your spot once you've sat down means you might not find it free when you're back because plenty of people with the "circular ticket" which doesn't grant a spot just sit wherever they want, and if you ask for the staff to help you remove them ( especially if you don't speak the local language ) you'll receive 0 help. Needless to say to get my dad up there and down from there was like a Mission Impossible movie - luckily fans were nice enough to help. Finally, the situation outside the track was bonkers - I've been in GPs all around and this was pure mayhem. I am italian myself so I expected the chaos, but this was just insanity - fully packed parking lots, no mapping, no signage, no way to know where you need to go. On the way out, I don't even want to think about it cause I get PTSD. Any information provided on the website was basically fake and misleading. I won't even go deep on silly checkpoints where you'd be fakely checked on your vaccination status by a 18 year old whose smartphone wasn't working, but then you'd be required to remove the caps from your water bottles... which they also sell inside with caps!? what to say? for the price you pay I would have expected something different. I never expected it to be dreamworld, cause I know on race day especially situations get chaotic and packed and need patience, but the facilities are from tens of years old and never got an upgrade and it shows - this could have been acceptable when the Autodromo was first built, nowaday it just feels like they want to get the most money out of you without providing more than an essential service. the race was great, drivers were insanely good with wet asphalt and overall it was a great day for the sport ( although no Ferrari podium ) but Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari really really really need to step up their game.
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Piazza Ayrton Senna da Silva, 1, 40026 Imola BO, Italy
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Via degli Asini
Sights & Landmarks
Historic Walking Areas
Points of Interest & Landmarks
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A closed elevated medieval street Brisighella, really charming and atmospheric.
A FEATURE OF BRISIGHELLA IS THE PORTICOED VIA DEGLI A ROUTE USED FOR THE DONKEYS THAT PULLED THE CARTS FROM THE SALT MINES.
4.5(831)
4.5(453)
1, 48013 Brisighella RA, Italy
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Camping Idro Ecomuseum Delle Acque Ridracoli
Campground
Nature & Parks
Dams
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Is a camping only for campers or minivans, campsite is very quiet in the middle of beautifull nature. All is very well maintained and clean. For breakfast, bread and diner there is closeby a very good hotel. Very friendly englisch speaking staff. Got some great advice for hikes.
(Translated by Google) Camping with 13 places, the wifi does not take in the camping tim takes little vodafone nothing, otherwise everything is perfect, there is no loading and unloading of black gray water, there are no supermarkets. (Original) Campeggio con 13 posti, il wifi non prende nel campeggio tim prende poco vodafone nulla, per il resto tutto perfetto, non c'è carico scarico acque grigie nere, non ci sono supermercati.
(Translated by Google) Unfortunately we thought that this camper area was also used as a campsite and instead not: having had the tent we did not sleep on the grass but on a hard and uncomfortable plastic net and we were not able to use electricity because it was mandatory to have an adapter for camper (the reception could not lend it). The cleanliness has really left us speechless because, just in the week of August, the cleaning of bathrooms and showers have never been done for more than 3 days and the garbage has never been emptied, even though the structure was almost full. There are no bar or restaurant services within km and km and the camper area wi fi is only available in the reception, 200m away from the camper area. I would say NEVER AGAIN. (Original) Purtroppo abbiamo pensato che questa area camper fosse anche adibita a campeggio e invece no: avendo avuto la tenda non abbiamo dormiro sull'erba ma su una rete di plastica dura e scomoda e non abbiamo potuto usufruire di corrente elettrica poichè era obbligatorio avere un adattatore da camper (la receptionnon poteva prestarne). La pulizia ci ha lasciato davvero senza parole in quanto, proprio nella settimana di ferragosto, le pulizie di bagni e docce non sono mai state fatte per più di 3 giorni e le spazzatura non sono mai state svuotate, nonostante la struttura fosse quasi al completo. Non vi sono servizi di bar o ristorazione nel giro di km e km e il wi fi dell'area camper è disponibile solo nella reception, a 200m di distanza dall area camper. Direi proprio MAI PIÙ.
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4.5(399)
Borgo Via Giosuè Borsi Bagno di Romagna Provincia di Forlì-Cesena IT, 47021 Ridracoli FC, Italy
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The Path of the Gnomes
Theme park
Outdoor Activities
Hiking Trails
Points of Interest & Landmarks
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Lovely path for walking and see the settings. It's wonderful for kids specially, as they love visiting the area.
A nice place for the small people
Nicely made adventure path. Made for everyone that likes a fairy tale atmosphere. The one note I have make is that some parts are overrun with water coming down the slope. This probably will be dry in high summer I think.
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Via Lungo Savio, 8, 47021 Bagno di Romagna FC, Italy
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Parco Urbano Franco Agosto
This large, tree-filled park features a pond, a playground, open green spaces & walking paths.
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Cute place where you can feel like a modern Cinderella with lots of rabbits, different species of big and medium-sized birds and with those little guys like the one from the picture. Good place to relax or to hung out with friends. As a tourist, I was surprised by the big number of rabbits, they are everywhere!🐰
Beautiful park for family picnics and free time with several playgrounds for children and fitness areas.
Its very nice for a walk. On a sunny day. You have bar's to stop and have a beer, or ice-cream.
4.5(4435)
4.5(389)
Via Fiume Montone, 47121 Forlì FC, Italy
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Musei di San Domenico
Art museum
Museums
Specialty Museums
Museum complex in a medieval convent featuring diverse art & sculpture exhibitions.
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This might be misleading as I haven't been inside the building. But I have been to the underground parking lot right underneath it — and there's a whole other art museum worth looking at. Found it by an accident, no regrets.
Excellent exhibition of Ferdinando Scianna photographs ... beautiful exhibition spaces and very good contemporary collection
Every first Sunday of month free entrance
4.6(4015)
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P.le Guido da Montefeltro, 12, 47121 Forlì FC, Italy
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Fortress of San Leo
Fortress
Sights & Landmarks
Imposing hilltop castle & one-time prison, now a museum featuring weapons & instruments of torture.
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An amazing fortress with a wonderful view. The museum inside is very informative. The view from the fortress is breathtaking.
Perfectly preserved fort and castle. The inside shows a lot of history and the really interesting legend of Cagliostro. The price is fair, and if there are not many tourists i believe you can feel the atmosphere much more.
Nice view from inside the fort and interesting explanation of the origin of the fort and the history of the city. The price is a bit high but once you are here you should do it.
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4.5(1431)
Via Giacomo Leopardi, 47865 San Leo RN, Italy
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Porto Canale Leonardesco
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Picturesque canal port designed by Da Vinci in 1502 with colorful houses, cafés & sailing boats.
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Designed by Leonardo Da Vinci, it offers a beautiful view and place to visit no matter what time of day.
"Porto canale Leonardesco" because is a man-made canal designed by the one and only Leonardo da Vinci. It's the heart of Cesenatico, especially in summertime, and it hosts various events during the year (Nativity scenes during Xmas time for example). Around the canal you may find pubs, shops, and restaurants. Very suggested.
The street is wonderful and very romantic and authentic. I was here for the first time in my childhood and I love it ever since.
Came here on a boat trip from Bellaria and what a stunning place it was. All the boats up the river, and the marina restaurants were sending out sounds and smells that stay with you for a long time. There was a little street event going on with wooden table games and everybody was having a great time. I will not forget this place in a hurry!!
4.7(6851)
4.5(2884)
Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi, 47042 Cesenatico FC, Italy
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Church of The Dead
Catholic church
Sights & Landmarks
Churches & Cathedrals
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CHIESA DEI MORTI, OR THE Church of the Dead, is a tiny church - and the main attraction - in Urbania, a lively medieval town located in central Italy. As soon as visitors enter through the Baroque doorway of the church, they are brought into the chapel, known as the mummy cemetery, a macabre display that has kept people coming back for generations. In the cemetery, eighteen mummies are standing in individual glass cases that have been on display behind the altar since 1833. Naturally mummified by the presence of a special mold that sucked all of the moisture out of the bodies, these individuals are famous both in and outside the community.
Amazing small church with small room full.of mummies and bones and skulls. Wish the tour guide spoke english, the whole tour was in italian but it was still well worth it. 3 euros to enter. Very cool place! I think it closed at 1pm, and reopened at 330 (on sunday). Other days it reopens at 4pm
Not that much to see but the mummies and their stories are amusing and interesting. The visit is fairly short but the guide has been exhaustive and detailed.
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Via Filippo Ugolini, 26, 61049 Urbania PU, Italy
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Italia in Miniatura
Venue with small scale models of famous buildings plus resident parrots, log flume & a science park.
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Walk into the world of tiny Italy where you'll be the Titan with the omniscient view. If you love miniatures, you'll be blown away by the intricate, accurate and gorgeous designs of Rimini's Thematic Park: Italy in Miniature. Ponder over the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi and visit the Portiuncula Chapel and its infirmary cell that held St Francis until his death.
Well worth the visit. I love miniature things so I had to come see Mini Italy. It was perfect and had a lot more than I was expecting. They also had a mini Europe section with about 5 structures and some rides. Really enjoyed it.
We felt like a bit of a change from visiting the beach so we found this place. A little bit outside Rimini we arrived to find ample paid parking (3€ per day). We then went in quite quickly without queues, probably due to covid. We spent about 45 minutes walking around the part of the park with the miniature building from all over Italy which were well made and interesting for us as we have visited many of the places. We then wondered round to see what else the park offered, not much! We took a ride on the Pinocchio ride which took about 2 minutes and the story was told only in Italian and felt very dated. Maybe for very young Italian kids it would be OK. Then we went on the boat trip around mini Venice, quite nice but nothing amazing. We then went for the parrot experience which was 2 large beautiful parrots that sat on the metal cage screaming. Last but not least we took a 5 minute ride on the mono-rail around the park. All in all, I felt that the 22€ price tag was a bit steep and maybe for kids of between the ages of 4 and 10 it might be interesting but other than that pretty underwhelming!
We are very satisfied. All atractions were included in entry ticket except cinema 7D (c. 2,5 €). Food in area cost c. 10 € for menu. Parking for cars is 3 € per day. You must pay the parking at the cash desk!
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4.0(5526)
Via Popilia, 239, 47922 Rimini RN, Italy
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Marinando. In barca sotto il ponte di Tiberio
Association or organization
Sights & Landmarks
Bridges
Open to pedestrians & cars, the ancient Roman Tiberius Bridge with 5 arches is a popular photo spot.
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Survey the magnificent blue waters of the Marecchia River as you stroll down the Tiberius Bridge. Roman by design, its eloquent Istrian stone architecture is comprised of five arches, each sitting on top of a pillar. Embedded in the architecture are handles that redirect the flow of the river's current and reduces its force on the bridge.
In Roman times it marked the start of the Via Emilia – the important arterial road between the Adriatic Coast (at Rimini) and the Po river valley (at...
Beautiful old bridge, fantastic area for just chilling in sun, surrounded by great food. Lots of nice seats overlooking water, and access to park. Spent more time here than beach!
Absolutely loved the old Roman bridge, Ponte di Tiberio! It's majestic and the fact that all the arches stand on a single foundation, and have been for so long, is amazing too.
Absolutely amazing to think that this bridge is over 2000 years old and still being used to this day to carry all sorts of transport over it, the Romans certainly new how to build things that could withstand the test of time, awesome
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4.5(2511)
Viale Tiberio, 47921 Rimini RN, Italy
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Fiabilandia
Amusement park
Water & Amusement Parks
Theme park
Seaside theme park aimed at younger children with rides, water games & a seafood buffet restaurant.
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There are a lot of entertainments there. Mostly they are for kids but adults can also try. There are some interesting and exciting which should be for adults. The ticket was 24 euro for each person for the whole day. You don't need to pay for any entertainment when you go in. But there are some shops and restaurants that you can buy snacks or so on. I strongly suggest this place to visit at least once. If you go there with your friends it would be more exciting 😉
If you have children less than 12/13 years old this is the place where they can have a real fun! In April not at all overcrowded and you can have all the rides that you want! Yes the attractions are a bit dated but my children didn’t mention it! For sure is less expensive of other Parks and the food served in the restaurant there was not bad!
Love the park. Yes its old, however a nice day out. In the past the food was good but is now not so good and expensive. WARNING if you have nut allergy, bring your own food as NO food in restaurant is suitable for nut allergy sufferers. DISGUSTING yes, you have to go hungry all day!!!!
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3.5(2563)
Via Gerolamo Cardano, 15 Rivazzurra, 47924 Rimini RN, Italy
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Oltremare
Amusement park
Outdoor Activities
Large park featuring dolphin displays & birds of prey shows, plus interactive nature attractions.
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The complex and fascinating relationship between man and nature is at the heart of a park that is not only synonymous with fun, but also represents a journey by land and by sea, home of the dolphins that put on an unforgettable show. The hotel offers discounted entrance tickets.
Dolphins and the relationship between man and nature offer shows that are hard to imagine until you set foot at Oltremare. The hotel again offers discounted entrance tickets.
Very nice park for families and kids. The main attraction of the park is the show with Dolphins, but there are also shows with Birds of Pray, Parrots, etc. The park is focused on nature, ecosystems, and interaction with animals. For instance, there is a path that take you to see farm animals, and along the path is possible to learn more about the animals and have interaction with them, such as riding a horse, feeding chickens, etc. The central part of the park hosts the Dolphins, and there you can also learn quite a lot about marine ecosystems, bug mammals, etc. In the park, there are a lot of stores selling foods, ice creams, and other interesting sweet things for kids. Overall is a quite a good park for families, and I suggest having lunch in one of the many internal restaurants, and spending at least one afternoon in the park.
Generally good and interesting. But it's biggest issue: almost no translation into English (or any other languages) for the bigger events. And I'm not talking about the shows. Nevertheless: it was a good day and our son, 7 years old, liked it anyways.
Amazing dolphins show. Worth seeing no matter what's your age. There is also plenty of other things to do in the park: birds of prey show, tropical forest, ponies, adventure island. We've spent there 6 hours, totally worth the asking price.
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4.0(3793)
Viale Ascoli Piceno, 6, 47838 Riccione RN, Italy