Discover Malcantone

If you are looking for a hotel in Malcantone, it helps to distinguish between the town and destinations in the wider regional area. The old bends of the Santerno River are associated with Malcantone; theatres, market and architectural heritage, and other landscapes are regional destinations. When planning your trip, you can weigh up whether to focus on Malcantone itself or on a particular theme in the wider area.

Landscapes in the wider regional area

The old bends of the Santerno River are the landscape feature associated with Malcantone. The Paesaggio protetto della Centuriazione, connected with Lugo and Cotignola, offers a different perspective on the cultural landscape. There, hedges of native species are found alongside cultivated areas, grain fields and orchards; they serve an important ecological function.

Traces of Roman centuriation have also been preserved in this protected area. These include an intact network of roads and farm tracks, drainage and irrigation canals, and votive chapels at the intersections of the axes. Agricultural use, ecological function and historic structures together shape the landscape here. This regional theme is therefore clearly distinct from the local association with the bends of the Santerno River.

For cycling enthusiasts, a cycle path along the Canale dei Mulini offers a distinctive route past numerous hydraulic structures and installations. The surface and maintenance conditions can change, so check the current state if you are planning to ride the route. The Parco del Loto, a landscaped green space, is also located by the Canale dei Mulini in Lugo. The park and cycle path are distinct regional points of interest, not features of Malcantone itself.

Architecture, markets and music in Lugo

The Pavaglione in Lugo is an imposing four-sided portico dating from the 18th century. It formerly served as a market for silkworm cocoons; today it hosts the Wednesday market, whose history stretches back 600 years. Thus, two distinct market associations come together at this building: its former use for cocoons and today's Wednesday market. If you plan to visit the market, Wednesday is the relevant day to keep in mind.

The Teatro Rossini in Lugo hosts theatre performances and concerts; the current programme varies. The Pavaglione represents architecture and market history, while the theatre is associated with performances and music. Casa Rossini at Via Giacomo Rocca 14 and Villa Malerbi are further stops on a Rossini trail in Lugo. The Casa-Museo Rossini comprises four main rooms on two floors, offering its own way to explore the city's cultural attractions.

The wider area also has a technical history to explore: a museum in Lugo displays a 1917 SPAD VII aircraft. Regional cultural themes thus range from architecture and market traditions to theatre, a Rossini trail and a historic aircraft. When choosing a destination, you can consider these different focuses alongside Malcantone's landscape.

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