Dozza: Where the Middle Ages Meet Open-Air Art
Dozza non è semplicemente uno dei
Most Beautiful Villages in Italy; è una galleria d’arte a cielo aperto, un tesoro medievale incastonato tra i dolci colli bolognesi e romagnoli. Questo piccolo centro storico è un’esperienza sensoriale e culturale unica, un punto di fusione tra storia millenaria e creatività contemporanea.
The “Painted Wall”: A Museum Without Borders
Il tratto distintivo di Dozza è il suo
Muro Dipinto. A partire dagli anni Sessanta, grazie alla lungimiranza della
Biennale del Muro Dipinto, le facciate delle case del borgo si sono trasformate in tele permanenti.
- Evolving Gallery: Over 200 mural works adorn the alleys, arches, and squares. Nationally and internationally renowned artists return regularly to renew and enrich this open-air , making the visit an ever-evolving journey through diverse styles and techniques.
- Perfect Harmony: These murals are not simply decorations, but works that interact The Angel of Dozza stands out , an iconic figure that seems to watch over the city.
The Sforza Castle: Guardian of History and Wine
All’apice del borgo, svetta imponente la
Rocca Sforzesca, una fortezza di origine medievale che ha subito profonde trasformazioni fino a diventare, in epoca rinascimentale, una elegante residenza nobiliare della famiglia
Malvezzi-Campeggi.
- A Journey Through Time: The fortress is perfectly preserved and open to visitors, from the ancient prisons to the historic kitchens furnished with original utensils, to the noble apartments filled with period furniture and portraits. Climbing its towers also offers unparalleled views of the surrounding valley, a sea of rolling hills covered in vineyards.
- Wine Capital: The evocative underground vaults of the Rocca house the Emilia-Romagna Regional Wine Shop . This exhibition and tasting space is more than just a point of sale, but a promotional center that proudly displays over 1,000 select labels , representing the best of the region's wines and spirits, from Sangiovese to Pignoletto.
The Soul of the Territory: Wine and Landscape
Dozza is inextricably linked to its hilly, wine-producing identity. It sits on a ridge offering breathtaking views, where agriculture and viticulture are vital. The village celebrates not only art, but also taste, serving as a gateway to the authentic flavors of Emilia-Romagna.
