Known throughout the world for its racetrack, it is the ideal place to spend a few days between culture and sport without neglecting a few stops dedicated to the palate...#tuttitaly
Imola is located on the banks of the Santerno River, between the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines and the Po Valley.
What to see
The city's historic center, which can be visited entirely on foot, boasts elegant noble palaces and the Rocca Sforzesca.
The thirteenth-century Rocca Sforzesca is the most important monument in the Imola city panorama. The structure, which can be visited internally, houses a rare collection of ancient weapons and a prestigious display of medieval ceramics.
Among the noble palaces, Palazzo Tozzoni stands out for its exquisite furnishings and perfect state of conservation.
The Cantine della Dimora houses a rich collection of tools and implements of the local peasant culture.
Located in the cloister of the former convent of Saints Nicolò and Domenico, the Museum of San Domenico houses the Civic Art Gallery and the Giuseppe Scarabelli Museum - archaeological section.
In the Pinacoteca, you can admire works by Innocenzo da Imola, Bartolomeo Cesi, Guttuso, and de Pisis.
The eighteenth-century Pharmacy of the Hospital is enriched in the decorations by the large frescoed vaulted ceiling and by the 457 period majolica vases displayed on carved wooden furniture.
The evocative setting of the Apennines and the sports facilities make the city also suitable for lovers of nature and sports.
On the slopes of the hill stands the track that made Imola famous in the world: the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack, built in the early 1950s.
Gastronomy
Garganelli, strozzapreti and tortelloni filled with ricotta and herbs come from the Imola cuisine.
Among the main courses: are roasted and grilled meats, such as Florentine and mutton. We do not miss the Romagna piadina, to be paired with soft cheeses and excellent cured meats.
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