Brisighella and its Spa

A land with a vocation for hospitality

The medieval town of Brisighella stands along the road that links Faenza and Florence, and is set amidst the greenery of the Romagna Apennines. It is an area with a talent for hospitality, excellent quality of life and sustainable tourism, recently awarded important certifications: Borghi più Belli d’Italia (Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages), Città Slow (Slow City) and the Orange Flag of the Italian Touring Club.

Brisighella sits at the feet of the “Tre Colli”, the three chalk hills on which the Venetian Manfrediana Fortress, a valuable example of medieval military art, the Clock Tower, a defence bastion built in 1290, and the Sanctuary of Monticino, a sanctuary with an old Marian tradition dating back to the 18th century, all stand. The town still retains its medieval urban arrangement: it has a maze of old lanes, including the characteristic Via degli Asini (Donkeys’ road), a raised and roofed road which is unique in the world.

There are numerous sacred buildings and places of worship: the Parish Church of San Giovanni in Ottavo, an atmospheric Romanesque style temple and the Chiesa della Collegiata, which houses important works of art, including a panel by Palmezzano. Thanks to its old spa facilities, its historical, artistic, wine-gastronomic and naturalistic heritage, Brisighella is the ideal place for a holiday dedicated to wellbeing, culture and the delights of good food.

Info

BRISIGHELLA
TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE

Piazzetta Porta Gabolo

48013 Brisighella (RA)

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Not to be missed

The former Palazzo della Pretura (Magistrate’s Court), below Via degli Asini, houses the “Giuseppe Ugonia” Civic Museum, which displays collections of works by the famous lithographer, canvases by Guercino and Bertucci, 18th century ceramic works and multicoloured earthenware.

Calendar

Early July: Medieval Festivals.
August: Arca dei Savori.
Sundays in November: 4 Fairs for 3 Hills: Le Delizie del Porcello (pork meat festival), Sagra della Pera Volpina e del Formaggio stagionato (dedicated to pear and cheese), Sagra del Tartufo (truffle fair), Sagra dell’Ulivo (olive tree fair).

Good Food

The prince of the table in Brisighella is “Brisighello PDO” Extra Virgin Olive Oil, to which the Open Air Oil Museum and the Olive Tree Fair are dedicated.

Sport&Nature

Nature lovers and trekking enthusiasts can soak up the naturalistic beauties of the Carnè Park, a natural reserve of 60 hectares of exceptionally rich flora and fauna, or visit the Monticino Quarry Geological Museum Park, which bears witness to the special features and Karst phenomena of the Vena del Gesso Romagnola.