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The splendid village of Castello di Serravalle

This beautiful stretch of cycle path in a separate location allows you to pedal in complete tranquility while enjoying the nature of the Monteveglio Abbey Regional Park.

The fortified village of Castello di Serravalle has ancient origins, it was formed to defend the exarchate of Ravenna against barbarian invasions. It was then razed to the ground by the Lombards in the 8th century and was rebuilt in the Middle Ages on Roman foundations. In the 19th century it even gave asylum to Charlemagne, on his way to Rome. Until 1109 it was part of the fiefdom of Matilda of Canossa and was then bitterly contested between the Ghibelline Modena and the Guelph Bologna in the historic struggle between the 2 cities. ... The castle is also not without its traditional ghost story. It is said that the souls of the wives of the cruel Boccadiferro still wander in the fortress. On May nights their ghosts wander the village spreading a mysterious perfume while in the castle tower echo the laments of Boccadiferro himself who was finally killed by his thirteenth wife. From: bolognawelcome.com/it/luoghi/borghi/borgo-fortificated-di-castello-di-serravalle

The portal of Serravalle Castle

historic building, in the village of Oliveto

The church is located within the ancient village of Oliveto, located on a hill about three kilometers east of Monteveglio, from which one can admire sweeping views of the valley of the Samoggia stream. Leaning against the west side of the church is the bell tower, born as a defensive structure of the disappeared castle. The rectory occupies the position where one would expect to find the façade, which the church lacks following a planimetric modification which probably took place in the 18th century. The interior, which is accessed from the southern side, has a single nave with two small side chapels. The church, following some planimetric modifications that presumably took place in the 18th century, has no facade, as the rectory stands in its place. Access therefore takes place from the southern side, whose yellow plaster is damaged in several places. The northern side, in the middle of which a portion of the medieval walls of the village is visible, faces the slope of the hill and is partially covered by vegetation. The ancient bell tower overlooks the road, originally having a defensive function. From the website: http://www.chieseitaliane.chiesacattolica.it/chieseitaliane/AccessoEsterno.do?mode=guest&code=65027

Panoramic road towards Bazzano and the valley of the Samoggia river, the main tributary of the Reno.

The Castle of Serravalle is located in the municipality of Valsamoggia. Of medieval origin, it is one of the most important castles in the area and offers a panoramic view of the valley of the Samoggia stream. Today it is used for cultural and tourist events.