Malcantone between river bends, canals and culture

The landscape of Malcantone includes the old bends of the Santerno. They are associated with the locality and give the place a clear connection to the river landscape that has developed over time. If you are interested in landforms and historical changes, you will encounter a subject here that enriches the journey with a landscape perspective.

Canals, structures and landscaped green spaces

A cycle path along the Canale dei Mulini forms a special route to numerous hydraulic structures and facilities. It combines cycling with an illustrative exploration of the technical shaping of the landscape. The route is suitable as a distinct focus for visitors who wish to view hydraulic structures and facilities along a path.

The Parco del Loto, a landscaped green space, is located directly on the Canale dei Mulini. At the same time, together with the Canale Emiliano Romagnolo, the canal now serves an irrigation function. Historical structures, present-day use and a landscaped green space thereby form a shared thematic context, without the individual sites losing their own significance.

Roman land organization

In the protected landscape Paesaggio protetto della Centuriazione, evidence of Roman centuriation has been preserved. This includes, in particular, an intact network of roads, field paths, and drainage and irrigation canals. Votive chapels also stand at the intersections of the axes. This creates a landscape experience in which historical spatial organization and visible structures in the terrain come together.

Lugo: architecture, music and remembrance

In Lugo, the Pavaglione is the initial focal point: an 18th-century square portico. Its clear geometric form creates an architectural accent within the city. The Teatro Rossini in Lugo also hosts theatrical performances and concerts.

Casa Rossini at Via Giacomo Rocca 14 is part of the local history connected with Rossini. The building is part of a Rossini route in Lugo. Distinct from this is the Casa-Museo Rossini in Lugo, which comprises four main rooms on two floors. Those who explore the composer and his connection to the city will find two stops here and a route that addresses these themes spatially.

Lugo also has a connection to aviation history. Villa San Martino near Lugo is home to the “Francesco Baracca” airport and a helicopter school. The museum in Lugo also displays a 1917 SPAD VII aircraft.

Suitable focuses for planning your trip

When choosing accommodation in Malcantone, it is worth defining your personal focus early on. A hotel or other accommodation will then fit your plans primarily according to the itinerary you wish to create between landscapes, culture and historical themes.

Discover more destinations

If you would like to extend your travel planning beyond Malcantone, you can also consider Alfonsine, Porto Corsini, Villa Inferno, Voltana, Brisighella, Russi, San Pietro In Vincoli and Cotignola.

For the overarching travel overview: Ravenna.