Dozza Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Dozza featuring a small town or village

Visit this quaint village in the Bologna region, where the houses and shops are covered with artworks by artists from all over Italy.

Dozza is a small hilltop village that doubles as an open-air gallery, with beautiful frescoes covering its houses and shops. Every second September during Nuova Biennale del Muro Dipinto (Biennial Exhibition of the Painted Wall), artists come from all over Italy to paint the outside of Dozza’s buildings. Walk through the cobbled streets admiring the artwork and visit Rocca Sforzesca, the town’s 500-year-old castle where you can enjoy wine tastings in a historic cellar.

Cross the drawbridge and enter the fortress Rocca Sforzesca. The castle was built in the 15th century on the ruins of an older castle and remodeled again in the 16th century by the Malvezzi-Campeggi family. Tour the castle’s apartments, great hall, parlors, kitchen and bedchambers. Some of the apartments are now used as exhibition space. The fortress offers fantastic views over the village and surrounding vineyards.

In the depths of Rocca Sforzesca, you’ll find the old prison. See the display of torture devices once used on prisoners. The Enoteca Regionale dell’Emilia Romagna wine cellar is also located here. Try wines from the Emilia and Romagna regions with sommeliers to guide you. Purchase local olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Dozza is known for its gourmet fare. Wander the lanes until you find a cozy trattoria bedecked with art or enjoy dining al fresco at a terrace restaurant with a view over the rolling green hills. Start with hand-made tagliatelle or tortellini before a main meal of grilled meats, bread and soft cheese. Try a glass of Albana di Romagna, a locally made white wine.

Dozza is located about 40-minutes’ drive from Bologna. Dozza is full of small lanes and only locals are allowed to drive into the village. Leave your car at the parking lot by the town’s arched entrance. The cobblestone lanes and small size of the town make it easy to explore on foot. A number of accommodations are available in the village, including one hosted in a 14th century monastery.

Starhotels Excelsior
Starhotels Excelsior
4 out of 5
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO
The price is AU$227 per night from 11 July to 12 July
AU$227
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Booked last minute (missed train back to Venice). Great hotel! Staff is friendly"

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2025

Starhotels Excelsior
The Social Hub Bologna
The Social Hub Bologna
4 out of 5
Via Aristotile Fioravanti 27, Bologna, BO
The price is AU$210 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$210
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (451 reviews)
"Easy checkin, modern fresh building and interior, definitely has a vibe about the place, great location for the old town and Bologna central train station , the monorail to the airport was not operational but a bus service was layed on instead, would recommend if you are visiting Bologna."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

The Social Hub Bologna
Royal Hotel Carlton
Royal Hotel Carlton
4 out of 5
Via Montebello 8, Bologna, BO
The price is AU$247 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$247
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent location, short walk to the train station. Superb staff; friendly and very professional. I was upgraded to a suite free of charge (on my birthday). Great rooms, well equipped, and very reasonable mini bar prices too."

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2025

Royal Hotel Carlton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 Piazza Maggiore and PalaDozza are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (159 reviews)
"The apartment was very clean and comfortable and in a great location. Grocery store and lots of restaurants within just a few minutes walking. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend renting from them!"

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Residenza Ariosto
Design Club Collection
Design Club Collection
Via Nazario Sauro 25, Bologna, BO
Stay at this apartment in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and PalaDozza are located ...
"All round perfect for what we required. 24 Hour business trip. Perfect, smart, clean. 5*"

Reviewed on 24 Jan. 2025

Design Club Collection
Sofihome
Sofihome
Viale Giambattista Ercolani 5-2, Bologna, BO
Stay at this condo in Bologna. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Piazza Maggiore and PalaDozza are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"Great, well looked after"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

Sofihome
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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