What to see in Castel San Pietro Terme, an itinerary including the main monuments and places of interest, including Terme della Salute, Sanctuary of the Holy Crucifix and Parco Lungo Sillaro.
Tourist information
Located along the via Emilia, historic communication artery built by the Romans, Castel San Pietro Terme is about twenty kilometers from Bologna.
It is a spa resort surrounded by hills and valleys covered with woods, as well as plains characterized by cultivated fields.
It was founded in about 1199, when the Cassero was built as a defensive bulwark, an imposing-looking construction with Ghibelline battlements and inside which there is the theater.
In the historic center of Castel San Pietro Terme, which is characterized by very suggestive arcades, there is Piazza XX Settembre, the main meeting place for the inhabitants.
On one side of the square is the Sanctuary of the Crucifix, to whose side is the bell tower which, built around 1928 and equipped with a large base, stands out for having large large balcony windows.
What see
At the spas of Castel San Pietro Terme, also called health spas, which date back to 1870, sulphurous and salt-bromide-iodine waters gush out, in addition, the spa offers effective beauty treatments to those who wish.
The Lungo Sillaro Park deserves to be visited, ideal for pleasant walks in the open air, as well as the village of Varignana located a short distance away.
There are numerous events taking place in the city throughout the year, including the festival of September Castellano, the Braciola Festival, the Carrera, the Crucifix festival and the Honey Fair.
As for the gastronomic aspect of the place, it is recommended to taste the mutton chop, extra virgin honey and typical cheeses, including squacquerone and Castel San Pietro.
The wines produced on the local hills are also very popular, including pignoletto and sangiovese.
