Dozza

Dozza is a small hilltop medieval village on the border of Bologna and Romagna provinces, a member of I Borghi più Belli d'Italia (Italy's most beautiful villages). It is known for its murals: since 1960, the biennial Biennale del Muro Dipinto has invited Italian and international artists to paint the walls of houses, arches, churches, and porticoes, and the town now holds over 100 painted works across its streets. The Rocca Sforzesca, a 13th-century fortress remodelled into a residence by Caterina Sforza in the 15th century, houses the Enoteca Regionale Emilia-Romagna, a regional wine showcase and tasting cellar.

Dozza is about a 30-minute drive southeast of Bologna, near Imola, and reachable by car or local bus from the Bologna–Imola area.

The historic centre is small and entirely walkable.

The murals covering the town's houses, arches, and porticoes are the main attraction, along with the Rocca Sforzesca fortress and its Enoteca Regionale wine cellar.

Wine tasting at the Enoteca Regionale Emilia-Romagna inside the Rocca Sforzesca.

Regional Emilia-Romagna wines are sold at the Enoteca Regionale in the Rocca.

Dozza is a short trip from both Bologna and Imola, and close to other Romagna hill towns.