Date and Time:
August 9th at 3:00 PM
Meeting Point: At the Fortress of Sestola
Fee:
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Full price: €15
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Reduced (Culture Card holders and FAI members): €12
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Reduced (ages 6–12): €6
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Free: ages 0–5
The fee includes:
Guided tour of the Fortress of Sestola
Please note:
The visit is not fully accessible for people with mobility impairments
Not to be missed to complete your day: the Oratory of San Biagio, a true architectural gem of the Modenese Apennines. Dating back to 1068, it is also known as the "Devil’s Church."
Duration
1h30min
Description
A guided walk to discover a fortress with four millennia of history: from a prehistoric settlement to a Roman outpost, later a Lombard stronghold, and eventually a 16th-century Este fortress.
The Fortress of Sestola is the historical, cultural, and tourist symbol of the town and hosts a rich and fascinating museum complex. The visit includes permanent and temporary exhibitions: the Museum of Mountain Civilization, the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments, the “Room of Memories” dedicated to local soprano Teresina Burchi in Reiter, the 15th-century fresco cycle of St. John the Baptist, “The Fortress in Play” for children, and finally, the climb to the Panoramic Tower offering breathtaking views of the town and surrounding landscape.
This visit is part of the event series "A journey among Villas and Castles between Bologna and Modena."
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