CENTO

Cento, sometimes renamed "The little Bologna" due to the structure of the arcades and the historic center in Bolognese style and for its gastronomy that presents numerous typical dishes of the capital of Emilia-Romagna, is the birthplace of Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, called "Il Guercino" due to a congenital squint, a painter who lived between 1591 and 1666 and is considered one of the most illustrious Italian painters.
Of ancient origins, as evidenced by some frescoes by the seventeenth-century painter del Guercino, the carnival of Cento is twinned with the Carnival of Rio de Janeiro and during the event, majestic papier-mâché floats cross the historic center several times accompanied by music and groups of extras in masks engaged in choreography. The city can be reached on foot in just 15 'on foot or in 10' by bus.

BOLOGNA

City of arcades, the learned, the turreted, the red, the greedy, Bologna is a city of a thousand faces and a thousand nicknames. It is a city with an intense cultural life and a very interesting historical heritage: it was in fact the European capital of culture in 2000, while in 2006 it was declared by UNESCO “creative city of music”. Bologna is easily reachable in about 50 minutes by car. For those who prefer public transport, it is possible to use the train: starting from the San Pietro in Casale railway station (which is 10 'by car from Pieve di Cento, or reachable by bus 455/456), you can arrive in Bologna in 15 '.
For those who like it, it is also possible to use the tper 97 bus which takes you to the Bologna bus station in about 60 minutes.

FERRARA

An important medieval center and then one of the most sumptuous courts of the Renaissance, Ferrara is included, together with the Po Delta, in the Unesco World Heritage List. It is a silent city, on a human scale, where you can stroll peacefully, on foot or, as its inhabitants do, by bicycle, day and night, reliving the magical atmosphere of the past at every step. Ferrara is easily reachable from Dimora del Voltone in 30 minutes by car.
For those who prefer public transport, it is possible to use the train: starting from the San Pietro in Casale station (which is 10 'by car from Pieve di Cento, or reachable by bus tper 455/456), you can get to Ferrara in 10 '. For those who like it, it is also possible to use the bus (tper 550 which takes you from the Cento bus station to the Ferrara bus station in 60 minutes).

MODENA

Surrounded by the Secchia and Panaro rivers, city of balsamic vinegar, Modena is pleasant in every season: it knows how to be admired for its architectural treasures, a UNESCO heritage site, it knows how to welcome thanks to its cuisine and cultural life, it knows how to fascinate for that mix of innovation and tradition that characterizes it. Modena can be easily reached in about 45 'by car.
For those who prefer public transport, it is possible to use the tper 551 bus which takes you from the Cento bus station to the Modena bus station in 60 minutes.

MANTOVA

Located in the Lower Po Valley, Mantua rises on the bank of the Mincio river, at the point where its waters form a deep bend, which embraces the city and creates the Upper Lake, the Middle Lake and the Lower Lake. Small city with approximately 50,000 inhabitants, the beauty and tranquility of its historic center make it as interesting as other cities with greater tourist influx. It is also home to the Literature Festival which takes place every year in mid-September and is very successful. Mantua can be easily reached from Pieve di Cento in about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car.

VERONA

City of love, where Shakespeare set his tragedy Romeo and Juliet, Verona rises on the banks of the Adige, and tells with its architecture the succession of various dominations, so much so that every alley and every square in Verona has a fascinating story to remember. In its famous Arena, then, every year it hosts one of the most prestigious opera seasons in the world. Verona can be easily reached in less than 2 hours by car. But it can be an excellent solution to use the train that leaves from the Crevalcore railway station (which is 15 minutes by car from Pieve di Cento) from which trains depart that allow you to reach the center of Verona in just 58 minutes.

RAVENNA

Also known as the city of mosaics, ancient knowledge that found its maximum expression here and which still lives today in schools and shops, Ravenna is an ancient city, which bears traces of different eras. It is in fact Roman, Gothic, Byzantine, but also medieval, Venetian and finally contemporary, rich in cultural events and manifestations that recall the past, but at the same time make it projected towards the future. Ravenna can be reached in about 1 hour and 20 'by car.
The solutions with the use of public transport are not optimal, but it is certainly possible to use the Bologna train station from which the train departs which takes you to Ravenna in 1 hour and 15 minutes.

FIRENZE

Incredibly rich in history and culture, Florence, the capital of Tuscany and one of the most famous cities in the world, immediately captures the imagination of those who visit it, with the streets overlooked by imposing buildings, the alleys, the slow flow of 'Arno, the crowded squares and the great museums. And it is above all to the Renaissance and to its artists, many of whom lived and worked in the city, that its beauty and wealth must be attributed. Florence can be easily reached from Pieve di Cento in about 2 hours by car. But it can be an excellent solution to use the red arrow that leaves from Bologna station and allows you to reach the center of Florence in just 35 minutes.

VENEZIA

Also called the city of bridges, necessary to connect the 100 islands on which it is built, Venice is entirely reflected in the water: the evocative image it returns is found imprinted in the eye of the beholder. It is the gem of the Venetian and Italian tourist panorama: churches, palaces, ancient bridges, monuments and squares tell the artistic and cultural vivacity that has marked and still marks the history of this city. Venice can be easily reached in about 2 hours by car. But it can be an excellent solution to use the train that leaves from San Pietro in Casale (which is 15 'by car from Pieve di Cento, or reachable by bus 455/456) which allows you to arrive in the heart of Venice in 1 hour and 47 '.

PISA

The Leaning Tower, symbol of Pisa, is the best known Italian monument in the world.
Together with the cathedral and the baptistery, it is part of a complex of works that the poet D'Annunzio called "Miracles", hence the diction of Piazza dei Miracoli for the place that hosts them and included in the Unesco world heritage list since 1987. However, the beauty of this tourist destination in the center of Tuscany should not be deceiving. Pisa is an open-air museum but also a lively and modern city whose rhythms and everyday life are marked by an intense youthful life.