The village is a magical place that has miraculously resisted time and history. Originally only Grizzana, in 1985, he changed the name by adding the surname in honor of the great painter Giorgio Morandi, who stayed there for a long time... #tuttitaly
A small historical and cultural jewel of Emilia-Romagna, Grizzana Morandi rises in a panoramic position over the Reno and Setta valleys.
The village was initially called only the toponym of Grizzana. Still, in 1985 the name Morandi was added in honor of the great Italian painter who stayed there for a long time, Giorgio Morandi.
The artist's house stands at the entrance to the town and can be accessed by taking part in guided tours by appointment.
Built in 1959, the small villa retains the original furnishings from the period in which the artist's family inhabited it.
In a few minutes on foot, you arrive at the Campiaro barns, which house the "Giorgio Morandi" Documentation Center and the archive of Count Cesare Mattei.
The Municipality of Grizzana Morandi hosts the famous Rocchetta Mattei, the residence of Count Cesare Mattei, built in the 19th century.
La Rocchetta, an example of "esoteric" architecture, looks like a labyrinth of towers, monumental stairways, and reception rooms that recall different styles: from neo-medieval to neo-Renaissance, from Moorish to Art Nouveau.
After visiting the Rocchetta, the suggestive village of La Scola is worth a visit—a town of medieval origins, among the best preserved in the entire Bolognese Apennines.
Gastronomy
The white truffle is harvested in the Grizzana Morandi area, the most prized ingredient of typical Emilian cuisine. Between October and November, the Tartufesta is a traditional event that allows you to taste the products based on the renowned mushroom.
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