Discover Malcantone

River landscape as a starting point

The old meanders of the Santerno are associated with the village of Malcantone. Former river bends illustrate how a river course changes and give the village a tangible connection to the river landscape. Those who see the landscape not just as a backdrop but also as the result of natural changes will find a distinctive point of interest here. The wider regional area also offers cultural and landscape themes with different emphases.

A field landscape with traces of history

In the wider regional area lies the Paesaggio protetto della Centuriazione, associated with Lugo and Cotignola. Native hedgerows there are found alongside cultivated land, grain fields and orchards, and serve an important ecological function. Evidence of Roman centuriation has also been preserved, including an intact network of roads, field paths, and drainage and irrigation canals. Votive chapels stand at the intersections of the axes. Agricultural land and historic structures are thus found side by side. The hedgerows point to the ecological role of the cultivated landscape; roads, canals and chapels make Roman centuriation visible through concrete features.

Lugo: market, music and museum

The wider regional area offers a variety of cultural attractions in Lugo. The Pavaglione is an impressive 18th-century quadrilateral portico that once served as a market for silkworm cocoons. Today, the Wednesday market is held there; its history goes back 600 years. The building's history and market life coexist here, though the two dates refer to different things.

The Teatro Rossini hosts theatre performances and concerts; the current programme varies. Stops on a Rossini tour include Casa Rossini at Via Giacomo Rocca 14 and Villa Malerbi. The Casa-Museo Rossini comprises four main rooms on two floors. A museum in Lugo offers a different focus, displaying an SPAD VII aircraft dating from 1917. Together, these offer a range of cultural themes: performances, a tour with named stops, a museum with a clearly described room layout, and a historic aircraft.

Along the Canale dei Mulini

The landscape in the wider surrounding area also offers different perspectives. A cycle path along the Canale dei Mulini leads to numerous hydraulic structures and installations. As the path surface and maintenance can change, it is advisable to check the route's condition before planning your trip. The Parco del Loto is a landscaped green space on the Canale dei Mulini in Lugo. The cycle route and green space offer different ways to experience the canal as a landscape feature; no particular connection between the two is implied.

Choose the right focus

When choosing a holiday apartment in Malcantone, a practical question to consider is: Should your stay focus mainly on the river theme associated with the village, or would you prefer to shape your trip around cultural and landscape themes in the wider regional area?

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