San Giovanni in Persiceto
San Giovanni in Persiceto is one of the oldest towns in the area. The original concentric layout of the old town, so-called
“Round Town” (Borgo Rotondo), has been preserved until today. The high Civic tower, the church of Sant’Apollinare
and the Convent Complex of San Francesco date back to the Middle Ages. The Municipal Theatre, built in 1795, remains intact in its former glory. Home to the “Africanetto”, a tasty egg cookie, Persiceto is
home to the traditional Carnival, one of the oldest in Italy. The ‘spillo’ is the climax in which the carnival floats, built by local artisans, are transformed before the eyes of the public
with a unique and amazing show.
Medieval Civic Tower
It was built between the end of the 13th century and the beginning of the 14th century for…
Collegiate Church of S. Giovanni Battista
Among other valuable paintings, it houses a Sant’Antonio da Padova by Guercino and overlooks…
City Hall
Dating back to the late fifteenth century, it has been the scene of many events and has hosted…
Municipal Theatre
It is located in the body of the City Hall (Palazzo Comunale) The current appearance can be traced back to 1795…
Betlemme square
Also called Piazzetta degli Inganni (the square of deceptions), it hosts the Trompe l’oeil created by Gino Pellegrini…
Complex of San Francesco
It hosts the same-name church dating back to the fourteenth century and an evocative…
"La Bora"
Established in 1990 as a protected area, today it is the habitat of numerous species of birdsi…
Church of Sant’Apollinare
Already mentioned in 1200, today it preserves a late Gothic aspect with a beautiful arched portal. Nowadays..