Rocca di Riolo Terme Medieval Fortress Experience

Bologna, Italy
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian

Overview

The Rocca di Riolo Terme welcomes you with its imposing silhouette in the heart of the Romagna Apennines: towers, bastions, and walls that for over six centuries have guarded stories of power, intrigue, and everyday life. Crossing the entrance gate, you’ll embark on an engaging journey through medieval architecture, military strategy, and Renaissance atmospheres. The carefully curated interior rooms bring the past back to life with evocative displays and storytelling, while the ramparts offer breathtaking views over the gentle surrounding hills.

Choose to explore the fortress at your own pace, or enjoy an even more memorable experience with a candlelight guided tour: a truly immersive, one-of-a-kind journey through soft lights and dancing shadows, where the passions and pivotal moments of Caterina Sforza’s life come vividly to life. An authentic experience, perfect for those who wish to discover the timeless charm of this unique place.

What's included

  • Entrance ticket
  • Guided tour (if option selected)

What to expect

  1. Rocca di Riolo
    Admission ticket included
    The Rocca of Riolo Terme, a fascinating fortress, rises majestically in the heart of the Romagna Apennines, with its towers, bastions and walls that have watched over the village for more than six centuries. Crossing the entrance gate, you will be immersed in a journey that blends medieval architecture, military history and Renaissance charm. The interior rooms, carefully curated, tell the story of life within the fortress. From the ramparts, the view stretches across the surrounding hills, offering landscapes filled with nature and echoes of ancient memories.
    You can choose to visit the fortress at your own pace or, for a more evocative experience, to join a guided candlelight tour. In a more intimate atmosphere, where the darkness of the night is broken by the flicker of torches, you will have the opportunity to hear stories about passions and pivotal moments of Caterina Sforza’s life - a figure who left an indelible mark on the history of Romagna.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Rocca di Riolo
Piazza Mazzanti, Riolo Terme, 48025, Italy
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End point
Rocca di Riolo
Piazza Mazzanti, Riolo Terme, 48025, Italy
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Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The time indicated in the Independent Entrance ticket is not binding; it corresponds to the museum’s opening time. For further information about opening hours, please refer to the museum’s official website.
  • From May to 15th June: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 - 13:00 and 14:30-18:30.
  • From 16th June to September 14th: Thursday and Friday 18:00 - 23:00, Saturday 15:00 - 23:00, Sunday 10:00-13:00 and 15:00-20:00.
  • From September 15th: Thursday 10:00 - 13:00, Friday Saturday and Sunday 10:00 - 13:00 and 14:30-18:30.
  • The guided candlelight tour is available on Thursday at 9:00 PM, from June 15th to September 15th.

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