Discover San Giorgio Di Piano

San Giorgio di Piano combines a remarkably well-preserved historic centre with markets, regional festivals and a network of routes for active excursions. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in the surrounding area can therefore plan their stay around very different interests: culture and history, events, cycling routes or culinary discoveries. Travel from Bologna by bus and train can also be taken into account.

Historic centre with distinctive landmarks

In the centre, a main street lined with arcades leads to historic entrance gates and a central main square. Only one of the former gates remains. The Torresotto was built in 1391 in the central square and now houses the Biblioteca comunale “Luigi Arbizzani”. This building alone brings together local history and a specific cultural destination.

Another important witness to the past is Porta Ferrara. It is the only surviving part of the castle built in 1403 and features characteristic slots for the drawbridge. The Church of San Giorgio dates from the 19th century and has Romanesque origins. Near the demolished Porta Bologna stands the 18th-century Oratory of San Giuseppe and the Nativity of the Madonna. It preserves a Holy Family from the school of Guercino.

Another notable place of remembrance is the birthplace of Giulietta Masina, Federico Fellini’s life and artistic companion. The house is privately owned and can be seen from the outside. Culture-minded visitors can thus follow an itinerary combining local history, religious buildings and film history.

Markets and festivals throughout the year

San Giorgio di Piano has several events that can shape a visit depending on the time of year. The Mercato dell’antiquariato, also known as the Mercatino del tarlo e della ruggine, has taken place since December 2002 in the morning of every third Sunday of the month, except in August. The setting is the historic centre. Those who schedule their stay for one of these Sundays can combine a visit to the arcades and squares with this market.

From the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in December, the Mercato contadino brings local producers to Piazza Trento Trieste. The market takes place from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. On the second weekend in May, San Giorgio di Vino follows: on Saturday and Sunday, winegrowers present their products along the arcades in the historic centre. The wine event and market exhibition include wine tasting and sales.

A striking highlight is the Corso dei Fiori on the second Saturday in June. The night parade features allegorical floats on floral themes and is accompanied by a large nighttime festival in the square. Such fixed dates help you choose your travel period according to the experience you want, while accommodation in San Giorgio di Piano can provide a suitable base for local events.

Cycle routes, pond and travel connections

For cyclists, the Bicipolitana of San Giorgio di Piano is a useful point of reference. It connects the districts with the town centre and the municipal area with neighbouring municipalities. Line 15 runs from Castello d’Argile to Minerbio, passing through Argelato, San Giorgio di Piano and Bentivoglio. If you are planning a trip with different daily destinations, you can take the desired connection to this network of routes into account when looking for a holiday apartment.

Lago dei Germani is the largest pond in San Giorgio di Piano. A footbridge, a path around the pond and benches make it another destination for a break by the water. This allows a day in the historic centre to be complemented by a landscape-focused visit.

Connections to the surrounding area are also available without your own car. TPER bus route 97 connects Bologna with San Giorgio di Piano, San Pietro in Casale and San Venanzio. In addition, the Bologna–Poggio Renatico railway line from Bologna Centrale serves the San Giorgio di Piano station. These options can play an important role when choosing accommodation and dividing up your excursions.

Regional cuisine and tailored trip planning

San Giorgio di Piano shares the culinary tradition of the lower Emilia with the Bolognese plain. This includes hand-rolled fresh pasta as well as fresh and preserved pork products. Together with the farmers’ market and San Giorgio di Vino, this creates a distinctly regional travel experience. Depending on your priorities, you can therefore choose your accommodation with a focus on culture, market visits, festival dates or cycling and landscape experiences.

For more travel ideas, you can also explore Crevalcore, Baricella, Castello Di Serravalle, I Casoni, Pioppe, Porretta Terme, San Giovanni In Persiceto and Molinella.

For the overarching travel overview: Bologna.