Villa Ghigi — Attraction in Bologna

It is the nicest garden in Bologna and also the nearest place up the hills to the city center (20 minutes walk from piazza Maggiore). Here it is the tree number 1 of Bologna (yes, they are numbered), a magnificent Himalayan Cedar. Nearby you can see the city from the hill and also San Michele in Bosco, the church near the Rizzoli orthopaedic institute. From this tree, if you go west, you cross all the park, which is accurately maintained, with some fruit trees, and you exit the park in via di Gaibola. If you go on the right, you can visit Villa Aldini, which hosted some scenes of Pasolini's Salò, and then walk downhill in Via del Genio to come back to the city center...

Stunning view Bologna's hills, amazing food-villa set, parties, events. Very curious concept, of serving local bio food, prepared by high rated chef. The welcoming is well done, in front of magnific 17 century villa. Definitely recoomended if you want to have a stroll in one of the most magnificient places close to Bologna's city...

A really nice park with lots of trees and fields of grass. The views of Bologna are stunning and there’s even a wine tavern providing refreshments (check for opening hours!). There’s a drinking water fountain right next to the villa. The park is a perfect spot to bring a snack, enjoy a picnic in the shade and relax from the partially...