Emilia-Romagna, Italy · Europe
Grizzana works well as a base: 10 minutes from Vergato, 9km from Rocchetta Mattei.
Grizzana is in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, with about 284 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Vergato, about 5 km away.
Grizzana Morandi (Medial Mountain Bolognese: Grizèna) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Bologna, in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. It is located in the Bolognese Apennines, about 30 km (19 mi) southwest of Bologna, between the valleys of the Reno and Setta rivers.
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as Tavernola Reno until 1883, then as Grizzana until 1985, when Morandi was added in honour of the painter Giorgio Morandi, who had a long connection with the village and its landscape.
Its territory includes several cultural sites of the Bolognese Apennines, including Rocchetta Mattei, the village of La Scola, the mountain and religious complex of Montovolo, the Casa Museo Morandi and the church of Santa Maria Assunta at Riola, designed by Alvar Aalto.
Grizzana Morandi borders the municipalities of Camugnano, Castel di Casio, Castiglione dei Pepoli, Gaggio Montano, Marzabotto, Monzuno, San Benedetto Val di Sambro and Vergato.
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Within an hour or so of Grizzana: Rocchetta Mattei (9 km), Passo della Futa (20 km), Bologna (30 km), Ducati Museum (30 km).
The nearest famous roads are Passo della Futa, Autostrada del Sole and Strada Chiantigiana (SR222).
Grizzana is in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, about 5 km from Vergato.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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castle
Fever-dream castle in the Bologna Apennines mixing Moorish courtyards, onion domes and neo-Gothic halls, built by the eccentric healer Count Cesare Mattei from 1850. Reopened after decades of decay; book weekend tours ahead.
9 km · about 15 min drive
mountain pass
A flowing 903 m Apennine pass on the SS65 between Bologna and Florence, a beloved stage of the historic Mille Miglia route and a weekend pilgrimage for Italian drivers and riders.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Italy's gastronomic capital, a lively university city with medieval porticoes, leaning towers, and the world's oldest university.
30 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Interactive museum at Ducati's Bologna factory showcasing legendary Italian motorcycles and MotoGP racing heritage.
30 km · about 35 min drive
racetrack
Ferrari-owned circuit in a green Tuscan valley, host of the Italian MotoGP. Its 1.1 km start straight and fast sweepers make it one of the most beautiful racetracks in the world.
34 km · about 40 min drive
museum
The heart of the Prancing Horse empire featuring iconic Formula 1 cars, road legends, and interactive racing simulators.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
An exclusive visit to the Pagani factory and museum near Modena, where each hypercar is hand-assembled to perfection.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Exclusive guided tours of the atelier where Pagani Zonda and Huayra hypercars are hand-assembled like works of art.
38 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
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