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Castel Maggiore

Emilia-Romagna, Italy · Europe

About Castel Maggiore

Castel Maggiore works well as a base: 10 minutes from Trebbo, 32km from Dozza.

Castel Maggiore is a town located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. With a population of 16,068, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Castel Maggiore sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Castel Maggiore to your route.

About Castel Maggiore

Castel Maggiore (Bolognese: Castèl Mażåur) is an Italian commune in the Metropolitan City of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy, located 9 kilometres (6 mi) north of the centre of Bologna. Though its name recalls a translation like Great Castle, the name is actually derived from the earlier name Castaniolo

Read more Maggiore, which means "Bigger Chestnut Tree", in relation to another nearby village still today named "Castagnolino", meaning "Small Chestnut Tree".

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Castel Maggiore offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Castel Maggiore located?

Castel Maggiore is located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.5771 latitude, 11.3607 longitude.

What is the population of Castel Maggiore?

Castel Maggiore has a population of approximately 16,068 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
16,068
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Emilia-Romagna
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
44.5771, 11.3607

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Castel Maggiore

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Ferruccio Lamborghini Museum

Family-run museum near Bologna celebrating founder Ferruccio Lamborghini, from his first tractors to the Miura and his personal Countach. A more intimate counterpart to the factory museum.

2 km · about 5 min drive

museum

Ducati Museum

Interactive museum at Ducati's Bologna factory showcasing legendary Italian motorcycles and MotoGP racing heritage.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Bologna

Italy's gastronomic capital, a lively university city with medieval porticoes, leaning towers, and the world's oldest university.

9 km · about 15 min drive

museum

Museo Lamborghini (MUDETEC)

Situated at the Lamborghini headquarters, it displays the evolution of the brand's iconic supercars and future technology.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Pagani Automobili Factory Tour

Exclusive guided tours of the atelier where Pagani Zonda and Huayra hypercars are hand-assembled like works of art.

26 km · about 30 min drive

photogenic

Dozza

Tiny fortified borgo near Imola whose house walls are an open-air gallery, over a hundred murals painted directly onto the facades during the Biennale del Muro Dipinto since 1960. The Rocca Sforzesca holds the regional wine cellar of Emilia-Romagna.

32 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Museo Enzo Ferrari Modena

Birthplace museum of Enzo Ferrari housed under a dramatic yellow aluminum hood-shaped roof celebrating the man behind the legend.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Modena

An Emilian city of culinary excellence home to traditional balsamic vinegar, a Romanesque cathedral, and the Ferrari and Lamborghini factories.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Castel Maggiore

  • 54 kmPasso della FutaA 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.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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