Ozzano Dell Emilia: Roman Traces and Historic Places

When planning a stay in Ozzano dell’Emilia, you can choose from cultural and landscape themes. If you’re looking for a hotel in Ozzano Dell Emilia, the Roman history of Claterna, the historic places in San Pietro or the routes through the landscape can shape the focus of your stay.

Claterna and Roman History

The Museo della Città romana di Claterna opened on March 30, 2019. Using archaeological finds and informative materials, it explains the origins and rediscovery of the ancient city. In this way, the museum connects archaeological evidence with the story of Claterna’s origins and rediscovery. The archaeological site of Claterna also includes the musealized excavation of the Domus dei Mosaici. There are therefore two perspectives to consider when learning about the ancient city: the museum explains its history, while the excavation identifies an archaeological site.

The Flaminia Minor: Historic Connection and Present-Day Route

The Flaminia Minor places Claterna within a historic connection between Bononia and Arezzo: it linked Bononia, Claterna and Arezzo, and was probably built around 187 BC. Today’s route largely follows CAI Trail No. 801. It begins at the ancient Roman city of Claterna in Ozzano dell’Emilia and runs along a ridge characterized by Calanchi and striking panoramic views. The Flaminia Minor thus brings together two periods: its presumed Roman origins and its present-day route along the CAI trail.

San Pietro: Tower, Village and Wells

Another historic focal point is the old Borgo di San Pietro. The Torre di San Pietro is first associated with the Ulgianum castle in 1099. The tower and old village form a restored historic ensemble; the old buildings can still be admired in their original cohesive arrangement. Near the church are two Delle Armi wells dating from the 15th century. Their name comes from a Bolognese family that had a stately residence here. The tower’s history and the wells complement each other chronologically: the castle connection dates to 1099, while the wells are from the 15th century.

Calanchi and Routes

The landscape, too, has distinct features. In the eastern part of the Gessi Bolognesi e Calanchi dell’Abbadessa Regional Park, the rugged ridges of the Calanchi dell’Abbadessa interrupt the gentle hills of Ozzano dell’Emilia. This contrast highlights the difference between gentle hills and rugged ridges. Along the ridge of the Flaminia Minor, Calanchi and striking panoramic views characterize the present-day route.

The Ciclovia dei Gessi di Gaibola is 21 km long, including the detour to the WWF Molino Grande River Oasis. When planning your trip, note that the detour is included in this total distance. The Flaminia Minor and the Ciclovia offer different points of reference: the former focuses on a historic connection and its present-day route, while the latter has a stated length that includes the detour.

Discover more destinations: Sasso Marconi, Castel Di Casio, Brento, Crevalcore, San Giorgio Di Piano, Pian del Voglio, San Vincenzo, Sacerno

For the broader travel overview: Bologna.