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Faenza and its environs gather charming sights, cities and villages which mirror the genuine traditions, cultural activities and way of life of people from Romagna.
Faenza is the homeland of ceramics and hosts one of the most famous ceramic museums in the world. Faenza’s city centre is scattered with elegant frescoed palaces, traditional ceramic workshops, antique shops, glamorous boutiques, wine shops and intimate inns. It is sober and elegant at a time and gives those interested in visiting it the possibility to enjoy deep emotions.
The fascinating medieval villages of Brisighella, Riolo Terme, Bagnacavallo and Casola Valsenio are situated a short distance from Faenza. Tourists will have the opportunity to explore the interesting food and wine itineraries of the “Route of Sangiovese Wine and Flavours of Faenza’s Hills”, relax in the spas of Riolo Terme and Brisighella or discover the enchanting naturalistic oases of the local Apennines, which gather rare species of animals and plants and interesting geological patterns.
Faenza is situated a short distance from important artistic cities, such as Ravenna, Ferrara, Bologna and Florence.
One of the most beautiful historical residences in Faenza, the nineteenth-century Villa Abbondanzi, which has recently been turned into a luxury hotel, offers guests the possibility to spend pleasant stays in a well-kept location provided with modern comforts.
A charming stately home, this Neoclassical villa is surrounded by a large park. It gathers restaurant, beauty centre and large swimming pool.