IMOLA - CODE: TEDIM

Le città di Lamone e di Santerno

conduce il lioncel dal nido bianco,

che muta parte da la state al verno.

(If., canto XXVII)

 

 

A city of Roman origins, Imola experienced its main stages of urban renewal during the Renaissance and the 18th century. It is the only Italian city whose map was designed by Leonardo da Vinci. The ancient historical centre, whose heart is the Renaissance square, is surrounded by parks and modern districts.

 

A walk around Imola is the best way to get to know the city, which is tightly arranged around its historical centre of unspoiled beauty. The elegant noble palaces and the Sforza Fortress are just some of the jewels of the historical centre, while the picturesque setting of the Apennines and the high quality sports facilities make the city just right for nature and sports lovers.

 

 

 

 

 

Places to visit:

 

The Sforza Fortress, which dates from the 13th century, is doubtless the one building that stands out the most from the Imola cityscape. The complex, which is open to visitors, features a rare collection of ancient weapons and a prestigious display of medieval pottery. From the evocative walkways you can also enjoy a 360° view of the Imola territory, from the plains to the Apennines.

 

Among the countless noble palaces around the historical centre, many of which are open to the public, the Tozzoni Palace stands out for its beautiful furnishings and perfect state of preservation. Particularly evocative are the wine cellars of this residence, home to a rich collection of great historical interest of tools and instruments of local rural life.

 

Nestled in the green of its gardens, the San Domenico Museum, located in the cloister of the former monastery of Saints Nicolò and Domenico, near the church of the same name, is home to the Civic Art Gallery and the "Giuseppe Scarabelli" Museum-Archaeological Section. The collection of the art gallery includes important paintings from various periods and schools, including works by Innocenzo da Imola, Bartolomeo Cesi, Guttuso and De Pisis.

 

On the slopes of the hill, instead, you'll find the track that made Imola famous throughout the world. The Enzo e Dino Ferrari Circuit, built in the early 50s, still hosts internationally renowned sports events and is a must for all those who want to fully understand the nature of the city of Imola.

 

 

 

 

 

Not to miss:

 

The Hospital Pharmacy, a building opened in 1794 and whose furnishings and decorations are mostly intact, gives the visitor a fascinating view of an 18th century pharmacy, embellished by frescoes on the wide vaulted ceiling and the 457 majolica period vases displayed on carved wood furniture.