Castel San Pietro Terme between history, the Sillaro and outdoor activities

History and cultural experiences

Il Cassero officially marks the founding of Castel San Pietro in 1199. Il Cassero is used for theatrical performances. The Santuario del Santissimo Crocifisso dates from 1741. The Cripta di Varignana contains a 15th-century fresco.

The Festa del Crocifisso is also part of the annual calendar in Castel San Pietro Terme: it takes place every year on the fifth Sunday of Lent. Alongside the historic buildings, the event is therefore part of the annual cycle in Castel San Pietro Terme.

Riverside setting, park and garden

The Sillaro gives Castel San Pietro Terme a distinctly scenic character. The Parco Lungo Sillaro is bordered by a cycle and footpath. As a result, walking or cycling along a path is just as much a part of the townscape as its riverside setting. Il Giardino degli Angeli offers another form of green surroundings: the garden covers approximately 4,000 square metres and is home to more than 100 plant species. Anyone who wants to consider not only historic sites but also landscapes and plant diversity when planning their trip will find these themes to be a distinct complement to the cultural programme.

Cycling and easy routes

For an extended cycling tour, the Valle del Sillaro in bike route is 35.8 kilometres long. The stated distance includes the outward and return journeys; the route also has 250 metres of elevation gain. It is suitable for the whole family and accessible to people with disabilities.

The municipality of Castel San Pietro Terme also provides designated cycling routes with downloadable GPX tracks. For an easier route on foot or by bicycle, there is the PERCORSO DI INTERESSE NATURALISTICO PARCHI E ACQUE: it takes 2 hours and is designed as an easy route. This makes it possible to incorporate longer cycling stages, marked cycle routes and a manageable walk or bicycle outing into your personal daily itinerary.

Thermal baths and arrival

The Terme di Castel San Pietro have an inhalation department, a pool area and vascular therapy courses. When choosing a hotel in Castel San Pietro Terme, you can tailor the focus of your stay to your interests: Il Cassero and the religious buildings, the Sillaro and the green spaces, cycling and walking routes, or the facilities at the thermal baths.

Castel San Pietro Terme can be reached via the Via Emilia. This connection is useful for orientation when considering the town as a starting point for a trip to Italy focused on culture, nature, cycling or a stay centred around the thermal baths.

More places for planning your trip: Castel Di Casio, Sasso Marconi, Pianoro, Baricella, Molino del Pallone, Molinella, Calcara, Grizzana Morandi

For the higher-level travel overview: Bologna.