Emilia-Romagna, Italy · Europe
Montecreto is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Sestola, 27km from Rocchetta Mattei.
Montecreto is a town located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. With a population of 339, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Montecreto 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 Montecreto to your route.
Esperia alpine botanical garden is a 3-hectare alpine botanical garden located at an elevation of 1500 meters at the Passo del Lupo, some 4 km from Sestola, Province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is operated by the Club Alpino Italiano (CAI), Modena section.
The garden was first organized in 1952 as the CentroRead more
Erboristico Appenninico Sperimentale for the study of medicinal plants, grass, etc., and set within a natural beech forest at the foot of Monte Cimone. In 1980 it became today's botanical garden, and opened to the public. Its name, "Esperia", refers to the Garden of the Gods in Greek mythology.
Today the garden contains about 200 species of local and exotic plants, arranged in 32 flowerbeds, with a trail for the blind in Braille, and a section of medicinal plants. Of particular interest is the "Cimone roccera" which represents Cimone's sandstone and flora, and a pond containing crested newts.
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Montecreto is located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.2460 latitude, 10.7176 longitude.
Montecreto has a population of approximately 339 people, making it a town in Italy.
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castle
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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
bridge
A striking medieval humpback bridge arching over the Serchio river at Borgo a Mozzano in the Garfagnana, its improbably steep 11th-century span the stuff of devil-pact legend.
33 km · about 40 min drive
museum
The heart of the Prancing Horse empire featuring iconic Formula 1 cars, road legends, and interactive racing simulators.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Exclusive guided tours of the atelier where Pagani Zonda and Huayra hypercars are hand-assembled like works of art.
43 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
An exclusive visit to the Pagani factory and museum near Modena, where each hypercar is hand-assembled to perfection.
46 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Visit Maserati's Modena headquarters in the heart of Italian Motor Valley where the trident-badged GT cars are hand-built.
47 km · about 55 min drive
mountain pass
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.
47 km · about 55 min drive
museum
Birthplace museum of Enzo Ferrari housed under a dramatic yellow aluminum hood-shaped roof celebrating the man behind the legend.
48 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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