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A pleasant and relaxing destination for those who want to spend a day in the open air not far from the city, the Laghetti del Maglio, in Borgonuovo di Pontecchio Marconi, are frequented especially on Sunday afternoons by young people, families and fishing enthusiasts who can practice their sport here in freedom. Equipped with picnic areas.

The Amphitheater on the Lake is a natural stage nestled among the vineyards of Agrivar, the agricultural company of Palazzo di Varignana, a splendid example of redevelopment of the territory, the result of an ambitious project of naturalistic engineering. With a classic semicircular structure, the Amphitheater has five steps in sandstone from the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines, on which are distributed large seats that can accommodate over 250 people. During the summer season, the Amphitheater becomes the perfect place for concerts and open-air events of great charm, where it is possible to taste the precious wines produced in the 35 hectares of vineyards that today surround it or the fine oils extracted from the olive trees grown on the nearby slopes. From the Amphitheater you can enjoy an enchanted landscape, especially in the autumn, when the rows light up with warm hues ranging from the yellow of Chardonnay, to the red of Sangiovese, to orange passing through all the many shades of Malbo Gentile. From the center of the Amphitheater a path starts that leads to the lake below and continues to the cellar, the beating heart of the entire estate. Numerous other paths cross the vineyards, among which a particularly fascinating winding path stands out, designed between centuries-old oaks and some newly planted cypresses. (Source: https://www.palazzodivarignana.com/esperienze/giardini/anfiteatro-sul-lago/ )

Pond for sport fishing

possibility of sport fishing and walking/mountain biking around the lake.

Two separate lakes used for pole fishing, one very characteristic with a small island in the centre.

The Margherita Gardens are the most loved and popular public park in Bologna. Inaugurated in 1879 and named as a tribute to the wife of the then King Umberto I, these gardens inspired by romantic English parks host tree-lined avenues in 26 hectares of land, a pond surrounded by chalk cliffs, oak groves and large lawns where you can play and relax. There are also various refreshment opportunities including bars, kiosks and ice cream parlors. During their construction, an Etruscan tomb came to light, as evidenced by the travertine tomb that can be admired at the edge of the central lawn. On the southern side of the lake, a very short uncovered stretch of the ancient Savena canal, dating back to 1176, is visible.

Gardens with pond and bars

I don't know why it's called that since there are no beavers in the area. The lake is for sport fishing, but it is also an idyllic place for walking or bird watching. There is a bar-restaurant next door. In the summer there are music evenings, and the restaurant is very busy at the weekend.