8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Rocchetta Mattei
Fever-dream castle in the Bologna Apennines mixing Moorish courtyards, onion domes and neo-Gothic halls, built by the eccentric healer Count Cesare Mattei from 1850. Reopened after decades of decay; book weekend tours ahead.
6 km · about 10 min drive
mountain pass
Passo della Futa
A flowing 903 m Apennine pass on the SS65 between Bologna and Florence, a beloved stage of the historic Mille Miglia route and a weekend pilgrimage for Italian drivers and riders.
17 km · about 20 min drive
racetrack
Mugello Circuit
Ferrari-owned circuit in a green Tuscan valley, host of the Italian MotoGP. Its 1.1 km start straight and fast sweepers make it one of the most beautiful racetracks in the world.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Bologna
Italy's gastronomic capital, a lively university city with medieval porticoes, leaning towers, and the world's oldest university.
41 km · about 50 min drive
museum
Ducati Museum
Interactive museum at Ducati's Bologna factory showcasing legendary Italian motorcycles and MotoGP racing heritage.
41 km · about 45 min drive
museum
Museo Ferrari Maranello
The heart of the Prancing Horse empire featuring iconic Formula 1 cars, road legends, and interactive racing simulators.
44 km · about 50 min drive
cathedral
Florence Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore)
Brunelleschi's magnificent terracotta dome dominates the Florence skyline and remains the largest brick dome ever constructed.
46 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Museo Horacio Pagani
An exclusive visit to the Pagani factory and museum near Modena, where each hypercar is hand-assembled to perfection.
47 km · about 55 min drive