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And here is a recent article written about the area by 'Dealcheckers'
Visit Bedogno
The rolling hills of Tuscany, its misty olive groves and endless vineyards
exude a timeless beauty that allures many thousands of visitors from around
the world each year. The region is steeped in the culture of the ancient
Etruscan civilisations who not only brought wealth and power to Italy
but introduced their own style of creative art and architecture. It`s
little wonder that the spirit of Tuscany has inspired writers and artists
throughout the centuries, so much so in fact that the city of Florence
is home to more than half of Italy`s most treasured paintings and frescoes.
Even for the visitor today, every panorama is a new work of art, with
colours ranging from the vivid yellow of sunflower fields to the deep
forest-green of ancient pine woods.
Tucked away in the heart of the Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park,
the little medieval hamlet of Bedogno is the perfect setting for anyone
wishing to escape the stresses of modern life. The mountain ridges that
divide Tuscany from Emilia-Romagna herald an area of outstanding natural
beauty where the magnificent mountain peaks of Alpe di Succiso, Mt Prado
and Mt Cusna tower over lush grasslands, lakes and waterfalls. The area
is a haven for wildlife where it isn`t uncommon to spot wolves and roe
deer with eagles soaring overhead. This is a landscape which naturally
lends itself to all manner of outdoor pursuits including canoeing, hang-gliding
and mountain-biking, while rockclimbing enthusiasts will find one of their
most exciting challenges in the striking precipices of Pietra di Bismantova.
Lying close to the town of Villa Minozzo, picturesque Bedogno is within
easy reach of all these outdoor activities as well as being ideally situated
simply to relax and be inspired by the colourful beauty of the landscapes.
As a holiday destination, Bedogno offers a selection of private holiday
villas in enviable locations enjoying views of the local vineyards or
across the Secchia valley. Just a short walk away, Villa Minozzo and its
surroundings offer essential amenities in the form of shops, restaurants
and bars as well as a swimming pool and refreshing river rock pools, making
this the perfect away-from-it-all holiday destination. Not only is Bedogno
at the centre of an important wine-producing region, the area is also
proud of its reputation as the gastronomic capital of Italy with succulent
parma hams and delicious local cheeses throughout the year and truffles
to be enjoyed in autumn. These and other delicacies can all be sampled
in a profusion of authentic eateries particularly along the route from
Bologna to Parma. Bedogno is also ideally located for day trips to Modena,
Florence and the beautiful coast of La Spezia and the majestic fortresses
of the Emilia-Romagna region, which include the Castles of Torrechiara
and Rivalta, make a magnificent backdrop for both scenic photography and
paintings.
Whether you`re looking for fun-packed activities or relaxation and tranquility,
you`ll find that Bedogno and its surroundings offer everything in abundance.
Inspired by everything the landscape has to offer, many visitors come
here to enjoy specialist activity breaks such as drawing and painting
holidays
as well as walking and hiking trips. With several airlines operating flights
to nearby Bologna now including budget flights with Ryanair from London
Stansted and Edinburgh, this area is more accessible than ever for anyone
wishing to pursue an independent break in one of Italy`s most picturesque
locations.
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