I Casoni between Water, History and Cuisine
Accommodation in I Casoni
I Casoni brings together, within a compact thematic area, local history, connections to water, ecclesiastical traces and a distinctive culinary heritage. The name of Via dei Casoni in Budrio already refers to ancient dwellings made of reeds and straw. Anyone interested in the historical background of small Italian towns will therefore find several specific starting points here for planning a trip away from interchangeable townscapes.
Place Name and Water Landscape
Near Casoni, the left bank of the Idice was pierced so that its water could flow into the higher-lying valleys of Baricella. At Loc. I Casoni in Budrio, a regional property directory also lists railway land belonging to the Bologna–Portomaggiore railway line. The name of the place and its connections to water thus tell of a landscape shaped both by human use and by river courses.
Antica Osteria Casoni: Cuisine Connected to the Place
Antica Osteria Casoni is located on the street of the same name in Casoni di Mezzolara, directly on the boundary between the municipalities of Budrio and Molinella. The historic restaurant dates back to the early 20th century and thus represents a long-standing culinary influence on the area. The menu was designed so that a traditional dish was planned for each course. At the same time, it changed with the seasons and depending on the availability of the ingredients.
One recipe from Antica Osteria Casoni combines raviolone with dandelion sauce, roasted dandelion leaves and sliced lardo. This combination of filled pasta, bitter wild herbs and a rich ingredient clearly shows how regional cuisine can be understood through individual ingredients and methods of preparation. For you, this culinary connection can be just as good an introduction to I Casoni as the place name or the history of the surrounding buildings.
San Pancrazio and Historical Traces
San Pancrazio in Mezzolara–Casoni, Budrio, is connected with the area as a subsidiary church. A flood destroyed the San Pancrazio oratory in Casoni; it was later rebuilt by new patrons. An inscription in Roman capital letters comes from the church of San Pancrazio dei Casoni in Dugliolo and was used there as a church threshold in the 18th century. In addition, Castello dei Manzoli is located in the vicinity of I Casoni. Around the town, you will therefore encounter different forms of architectural, ecclesiastical and commemorative history.
When choosing a hotel for your trip to Italy, these specific themes can help structure your orientation: the origin of the place name, the connections to water along the Idice, San Pancrazio, Castello dei Manzoli or the culinary history of Antica Osteria Casoni. I Casoni is therefore particularly appealing to travelers who want to understand a small town through its historical connections, landscape and regional cuisine.
More Places for Planning Your Trip
Medicina, Casette di Funo, San Lazzaro Di Savena, Granaglione, Castello Di Serravalle, Granarolo Dell'emilia, Calderara Di Reno, Altedo
To the overarching travel overview: Bologna.
