Imola

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Imola featuring heritage architecture and chateau or palace
Imola
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Imola which includes street scenes and a city
Imola showing a sporting event as well as a small group of people
Visit this modest town, which offers an unusual and rewarding combination of cultural, sports-related and natural attractions.

Imola is familiar to many sport fans as the home of one of Italy’s most famous racetracks. The surrounding Apennine Mountains add drama to the town’s pleasant historic center, where a number of interesting attractions can be found within easy walking distance.

Set on the border between Emilia and Romagna, Imola has been inhabited as far back as the Bronze Age. After Roman rule, it became an independent commune in the 11th century and was finally annexed with the Papal States in 1504. 

Today, the town is best known as the home of the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, where important races such as the Formula One San Marino Grand Prix, the Formula 3000 World Championship and other important sporting events have taken place since the 1950s. Stop by to pay your respects at the memorial for legendary Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna, who was killed in an accident on this track in 1994. 

See the panoramic views from the top of Sforza Castle. Inside the castle, you’ll find an exceptional collection of old weapons and medieval ceramics. 

Check out the artifacts housed in the Palazzo Tozzoni, a well-preserved historic mansion. Admire the stuccoes and sculptures that decorate the main staircase and browse the library’s collection of books, some of which date back to the 16th century.

Don’t miss the San Domenico Museum, which is set in a former convent that dates back to the 14th century. With more than 600 pieces, including ceramics, drawings, paintings, coins and sculptures, the museum traces the history of Imola from the medieval period to modern times. Keep an eye out for paintings by well-known artists, including Innocenzo da Imola and Guttuso.

One of the best times of year to visit Imola is during June, when streets artists perform in the town center for Imola in Musica. In November you can sample the city’s rich cuisine at Baccanale, an event that celebrates all forms of gastronomy. Imola is located 26 miles (42 kilometers) from Bologna.

Hotel Donatello Imola
Hotel Donatello Imola
4 out of 5
Via Gioacchino Rossini 25, Imola, BO
The price is P3,925 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
P3,925
P4,683 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Imola. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sforza Castle and Montanara Gate are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (389 reviews)
"nice hotel with great breakfast but rooms dated and in need of an upgrade"

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024

Hotel Donatello Imola
The Social Hub Bologna
The Social Hub Bologna
4 out of 5
Via Aristotile Fioravanti 27, Bologna, BO
The price is P4,404 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
P4,404
P5,455 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Stay at this 4-star property in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (371 reviews)
"We loved the Social Hub in Bologna! The staff is very kind and its very close to the station, so it was easy for us to take day trips around the surrounding area. I could stay longer. It is also a student accommodation, but since we were on the third floor, we didn’t really hear students"

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

The Social Hub Bologna
Royal Hotel Carlton
Royal Hotel Carlton
4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8, Bologna, BO
The price is P6,099 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
P6,099
P7,318 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (995 reviews)
"Brilliant hotel with staff who were all very friendly and helpful. It was also well located for getting to most sights on foot."

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2025

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Giorgi Homes By Wonderful Italy
Giorgi Homes By Wonderful Italy
Via Niccolò Dall’Arca 6, Bologna, BO
Stay at this vacation home in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Montagnola Park and Bologna Museum of Modern Art are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Functional apartment with great location
"Fabtastic location right next to the train station. Great communication with the Giorgi Homes / Wonderful Italy team via Whatsapp. The apartment worked perfectly for a shorter stay and the kitchen had basic equipment for cooking but no salt, pepper or oil though."

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024

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Residenza Ariosto
Residenza Ariosto
2 out of 5
Via Marsala, 11, Bologna, BO
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Via Indipendenza and Teatro Auditorium Manzoni ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (153 reviews)
Great value
"Residenza Ariosto is an excellent place to stay in Bologna. The apartment is not luxurious but is clean ,comfortable and has everything you need. The apartments in via Marsala are in a great position to explore and enjoy Bologna. Instructions for check in are clear. This is our second stay and we ..."

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024

Residenza Ariosto
Club del Sole Centro Turistico Città di Bologna
Club del Sole Centro Turistico Città di Bologna
3 out of 5
Via Romita 12, Bologna, BO
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly campground in Bologna. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (196 reviews)
"It was a single unit flat which we liked. It was absolutely good for privacy and quietness. The space inside the flat was very well organised, but small. It is close to the city, but at the same time quite and far from concrete and buildings. It was a pleasant stay, and with the good weather, in ..."

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2024

Club del Sole Centro Turistico Città di Bologna
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