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Culture of Imola. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

La Rocca Sforzesca di Imola (XIII secolo) Imola is a modest provincial city that, nevertheless, has some priceless architectural landmarks. The city is also famous for its natural places of interest, so vacationers can easily diversify their vacations in order to make them customized and exciting. Rocca Sforzesca di Imola Castle is the main landmark and the timeless symbol of the city. The gorgeous building is located near the central square. The construction of the castle started yet in 1332. Before that, an ancient fort was located on the site. Gian Galeazzo Sforza, a prominent military leader of that time, was controlling the building process, so the castle was named after him.
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Imola is rich in restaurants specializing in Italian cuisine, and each of them tries to amaze its guests with the original menu and an interesting entertainment program. Osteria Callegherie … Open
Numerous ambushes and military actions couldn’t destroy Rocca Sforzesca di Imola Castle, so it has survived until the modern time and has kept its original look. At the beginning of the 20th century, the castle was transformed into a prison. Nowadays, the castle hosts the exhibition of the museum of history. Guests of the city should definitely not forget to visit Chiesa di San Domenico. This beautiful religious landmark was built in the middle of the 15th century. It is doubtlessly an authentic example of the Gothic style. While exploring the inner premises of the church, visitors can see an ancient portal that has been the main decoration of the church since its building.
San Casciano is considered the oldest building in the city. The construction of this landmark was finished at the beginning of the 11th century. During its long history, the church was rebuilt several times, but it still has managed to retain its original look. There is one more fabulous building not far from the church – an ancient library. The library was also converted into a museum that now mostly exhibits old books and manuscripts. Some artifacts are unique, and the age of some books is several centuries. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Imola inhabitants
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Connoisseurs of paintings will find it very interesting to see one more notable architectural landmark, Palazzo Tozzoni. This gorgeous building, which dates back to the middle of the 18th century, now hosts an exhibition of the Art Museum. This fact makes the landmark even more interesting. Finally, it would be a mistake not to mention the famous race track that is often used for Formula 1 competitions. The important sports event always attracts many travelers to the city. Besides the internationally famous landmark, there are many interesting places to explore in Imola neighborhoods.
In the section below, you can get one of our excursion, activities or city discovery tours over Imola and surroundings. Our website offers 10-30% lower ticket prices, when compared to the offline purchase on the spot.

City tours, excursions and tickets in Imola and surroundings

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Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Imola
♥   Palace 'Palazzo Re Enzo' Bologna, 32.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Palazzo dei Diamanti' Ferrara, 55.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Palazzo Medici' , 73.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Palazzo Borghese' , 73.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Palazzo Strozzi' , 73.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Palazzo Vecchio' , 73.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Palazzo Rucellai' , 73.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Imola
♥   Basilica Cattedrale di S. Pietro Apostolo, Faenza, 16.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica della Madonna del Molino, Lugo, 17.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Cattedrale di S. Croce, Forlì, 30.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica di S. Mercuriale, Forlì, 30.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica di S. Pellegrino Laziosi, Forlì, 30.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica di S. Maria dei Servi, Bologna, 31.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica di S. Stefano, Bologna, 32.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique spots in Imola and near

Mirabilandia

From the series “The Most Fantastic Amusement Parks in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Imola center - 44.8 km.
The unique Lasershows, the romantic ice theater and the grand pyrotechnic shows - the entertainment program of Mirabilandia is very extensive and worth seeing for all guests. The show of the Autostuntmen is considered exclusive and is attended by thousands of spectators. The landscape of the park is beautiful, on its territory are three dams surrounded by the magnificent green plantings. Tourists visiting the park in summer can relax on one of the two comfortable beaches. … Read further

Basilica of San Vitale

From the series “Monuments of Byzantium: the most famous buildings”
Check on the map:   Distance from Imola center - 40 km.
The consecration of the basilica took place in 548. It was decorated with unique mosaics in the same period. Even a layman in the field of art can notice that the mosaics are made in different styles looking at them today. This is because different masters worked on their creations. The basilica has many new architectural elements for hundreds of years of existence. The new bell tower was built in the 13th century. The first large-scale reconstruction of the temple took place in the 16th century. … Read further
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Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Imola

Bologna
Bologna is famous for a huge number of old buildings and unique historic sites, each of which is connected with a huge number of interesting mysteries and legends. San Sepolkro Church is a famous landmark of the city. It was built in the beginning of the 11th century. The walls of the church still keep numerous religious artifacts, which attract thousands of pilgrims, who come ... Open »
Ravenna
The main relic of the basilica is an ancient altar. The territory of the basilica keeps several tombs of saints. The Basilica di San Vitale is another remarkable landmark of the destination as well. It is located near a railway station. This beautiful monument of the Byzantine epoch has been preserved in good condition till present days. The basilica was established in the ... Open »
Emilia-Romagna Region
Ferrara will charm anyone, who likes Medieval times. The rise of the city was in the 13th-15th centuries, and you can still feel that spirit. For example, Via Delle Volte (the Street of Sets), which remained practically the same since the 8th century. By the way, this also had not been without the d’Este family’s legacy. The castle, which belonged to that royal family, ... Open »
Modena
Despite the solemn and grave character of the landmark, the cemetery is daily visited by hundreds of curious travelers wishing to observe magnificent statuary groups and tomb-chests with their own eyes. A remarkable sight of the Middle Ages period is the main city square which is an established place of holding various fests and public events at present. The square has ... Open »
Florence
Of course, Duomo remains the most vivid architectural landmark of Florence. No monument of the past can match with the beauty of this great place. In addition to the magnificent cathedral, visitors of the city must see Baptistery, which facade is lined with delicate marble tiles. The baptistery’s facing was made yet in the 12th century and two centuries later the dome of the ... Open »
Rimini
Its visitors will observe age-old frescos, and get a chance to estimate a beauty of hand-made decorations and relics, some of them being more than 500 years old. “Small Italy” is a theme park being another remarkable object for exploration. The park is an amazing place for on foot tour which can turn into an unforgettable adventure for the whole family. The park constructed ... Open »
Culture guide to Imola. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Imola: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Imola. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
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