I recently went with friends to the small village of Dozza, about 30km east of Bologna. Every two years the village hosts a unique festival, inviting national and international artists to create permanent paintings on the walls of the houses. The Biennale will happen this year from Sept. 9 - 14, but one can go there any time to view the art works.
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| Entitled "The Angel of Dozza." |
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| Doors and windows are often cleverly incorporated into the paintings. |
The festival began in 1960, and there are still some paintings from that time period. Some of the older paintings have been refurbished in recent years to restore design and color.
We spent several hours perusing the art along the winding cobblestone streets of the village, which led uphill to a castle.
Rocca di Dozza dates back to the 15th century, when Caterina Sforza rebuilt areas of former Bolognese fortresses, dating back to 1250. We didn't take time to go in and visit the museum, which charges a 5 euro fee to enter. What was once the dungeon of the castle is now a Regional Enoteca, or wine cellar.
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| The Rocca di Dozza |
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| A local ristorante is highlighted in this painting. |
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| Perusing the art in Dozza. |
The short drive from Bologna was well worth the journey to visit this unique village.
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