Dozza () () is an Italian ''
comune
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'' in the
province of Bologna
The province of Bologna () was a province in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Its provincial capital was the city of Bologna. The province of Bologna covered an area of and had a total population of 1,004,323 inhabitants as of 31 December 2014 ...
. Dozza is known for its festival of the painted wall, which takes place every two years in September. During this festival, famous national and international artists paint permanent works on the walls of the houses. A local landmark is
Dozza Castle, whose cellars host ''Enoteca Regionale Emilia Romagna'', the
enoteca and
wine bar
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dedicated to
oenological products of
Emilia-Romagna
Emilia-Romagna (, , both , ; or ; ) is an Regions of Italy, administrative region of northern Italy, comprising the historical regions of Emilia (region), Emilia and Romagna. Its capital is Bologna. It has an area of , and a population of 4.4 m ...
. It is one of
I Borghi più belli d'Italia
() is a non-profit private association of small Italian towns of strong historical and artistic interest, that was founded in March 2001 on the initiative of the Tourism Council of the National Association of Italian Municipalities, with the a ...
("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
History
*
Cardinal Campeggio was given the castle of Dozza while dealing with the 'Kings Great Matter'.
Culture
Museums
*Museo della
Rocca di Dozza
*Museo parrocchiale di arte sacra
References
External links
The best villages of Italy
Cities and towns in Emilia-Romagna
Borghi più belli d'Italia
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