The Ancient Medieval Village Of Brisighella

Friday, January 11, 2013
Posted in: Day Trips Emilia-Romagna Localities Northeast Italy Small Towns
Brisighella view
Situated on the River Lamone within the River Lamone Valley of the Apennine Mountains in north central Italy is the ancient medieval village of Brisighella.

It is located in the region of Emilia-Romagna in the Ravenna Province and is renowned for its excellent cuisine and its interesting spa commune. Brisighella is recognized for its Medieval Quarter and its unusual features which include a sanctuary, three rocky pinnacles, and an unusual clock tower.
La Rocca Manfrediana
The city makes a great base for venturing out and exploring the surrounding cities of Bologna, Faenza, Ravenna, and Rimini. One of the most significant aspects to be aware of regarding the city of Brisighella is the fact that it is amazingly quiet and not crowded with hoards of tourists. Surprisingly, the city has a lot to offer the visitor who is looking to enjoy a relaxing vacation in this serene mountain and river valley environment.
Sanctuary of the Madonna
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Two of the city’s most significant features include the “terme” or baths located near the River Lamone and the “Feste Medioevali di Brisighella” or Brisighella Medieval Festival. The baths are known for the healthy sodiobromidiodic and sulphurous waters and are situated in a large jogging and walking park.
Flight of Steps in Brisighella
The huge festival takes place during the weekends beginning in late June and ending in the middle of July.

For being one of the smaller towns in the Emilia-Romagna region (7,800 as of 2011), the city of Brisighella has a lot to see and do. Some of the more interesting attractions and sights to place on your tourism agenda include:

• Carne' Park
• Civic Museum
• Historic Center
• La Rocca Manfrediana (the fortress sitting atop a chalky hill)
• Pieve del Tho
• Sanctuary of the Madonna (sitting atop Monticino Hill)
• Torre dell'Orologio (the Clocktower)
• Via degli Asini (Medieval Quarter)

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