Fantastic medieval town with fortress and clock tower. Ancient street, friendly locals, traditional restaurants and the best wine, gateway to Parci Carne.

Beautiful. A must see. This ancient covered walkway takes you back 500 years. Well worth the visit

Special hallway, nice to walk through, sadly all signs are in Italian, but worth to see

A FEATURE OF BRISIGHELLA IS THE PORTICOED VIA DEGLI A ROUTE USED FOR THE DONKEYS THAT PULLED THE CARTS FROM THE SALT MINES.

A closed elevated medieval street Brisighella, really charming and atmospheric.

Beautiful place to visit

Very interesting place.

Castle closed = no probs! Still 100% worth for the views themselves, truly stunning and that's why we should visit the places to simply enjoy them 5/5!

I got in love with this town! You have many little caffes and restaurants in town. Some little shops, little park in the city center. And all that is under the castle! When you will climb to the castle you will be rewarded with amazing views. If weather will let you, you will be able to see Ravenna and Adriatic sea from top pf the castle! If you love hiking, there are many different hiking tracks. You can choose from short distance to long distance. From time to time town organizes city events, from cycling races, to historical rally cars visit. Really highly recomended place on your way, or going from Florence!

Amazing place! The Location is really nice and it gives perfect view of the whole city. The rocca has a very nice history described by free and picturesque audio guides.

Brisighella is known for having three towers on top of three hills, and this is one of them, the Castle. Interesting inside and great views to the other towers and the city centre.

Well worth the short hike for amazing views of the town, valley, and surrounding fortifications. This structure dates back to the 1200’s.

VISITED THE ROCCA/CASTLE OF BRISIGHELLA ON THEIR MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL WEEKEND AND HAD THE GREATEST DAY OF FUN. THE VIEW IS AWESOME TOO.

Closed when we arrived. The views from the citadel walls are great. If you are in the neigbourhood, visit Brisighella and walk up to the castle.

One of the three towers in Brisighella on top of hills. This is the clock tower from the XIXth century, with great views to the city. You can also enter it, and the clock displays Ora Italica (goes from one to six, not twelve).

A spectacles point of view. Definitely worth every step up.

The place is beautiful, but it was not possible to go inside because it was closed. Climbing here is worth it for the incredibly beautiful views of the city from the height of this hill.

Such a nice view! From that point you can see the whole city and the castle that's opposite to it, it's worthy the walk 😁

If you're in Brisighella, take a walk up to the clock tower for great views across to the castle on the next hill, and also views of the village below. Highly recommended.

THE CLIMB UP MAY REQUIRE SOME ENERGY, BUT THE VIEW IS THE GREATEST OF THE TOWN AND VALLEY. CHECKOUT THE CLOCKFACE TOO AS IT IS NOT A 12 HOUR CLOCK.

Super nice view of the city. Go there for sunset environment is amazing

Nice little walk from Brisighella, but sadly only open Sunday afternoons from 2.30 for a couple of hours . We sat in the shade out side for a while reading our books . Pleasant enough.

I chanced by this historic church on my way to Ravenna, it is an area surrounded by orchards... a slice of heaven on earth.

(Translated by Google) The oldest church built in the Lamone Valley, it was probably built between the 8th and 10th centuries. (Original) Najstarszy kościół zbudowany w dolinie Lamone, prawdopodobnie powstał pomiędzy VIII a X wiekiem.

Fantasticaaaaaa!!!!

(Translated by Google) Nice outside, unfortunately found closed. It is only open on Sundays. (Original) Il fuori bello, purtroppo trovata chiusa. È aperta solo la domenica.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, on the door there are the opening hours, in the afternoon I think at 2.30 pm....but it varies according to solar and summer time...the tour is self-guided and is free (Original) Bellissima, sulla porta vi sono gli orari di apertura, al pomeriggio credo alle 14.30....ma cambia da ora solare e legale...il giro si fa in autonomia ed è gratuito

(Translated by Google) Parish church built between the 8th and 10th centuries AD. in the Lamone valley, along the route that led to Fiesole. It features Romanesque remains and medieval frescoes. There is a remodeled and, unfortunately, stripped crypt. (Original) Pieve sorta tra VIII e X sec d.C. nella valle del Lamone, lungo il percorso che portava a Fiesole. Presenta resti romanici e affreschi medievali. C'è una cripta rimaneggiata e, purtroppo, spogliata.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful village, we took the tour that goes up to the clock tower, to the fortress, really worth seeing, and the sanctuary of Monticino. It was the first of May and we ate at the village festival, finding friendly and hospitable people and the textbook tortelli with meat sauce. The camper parking is also noteworthy (Original) Borgo bellissimo, abbiamo fatto il giro che sale alla torre dell'orologio, alla rocca, veramente da vedere, e il santuario di Monticino. Era il primo maggio e abbiamo mangiato alla festa in paese trovando gente cordiale ed ospitalee dei tortelli al ragù da manuale. Notevole anche il parcheggio camper

(Translated by Google) Characteristic street that winds through porticoes and stairs in the center of the village of Brisighella. (Original) Caratteristica via che si fa breccia tra portici e scale nel centro del Borgo di Brisighella.

(Translated by Google) On Easter Monday 2025 we visited this very pretty village starting from the particular Via degli Asini up to the tour that goes up to the Clock Tower and the Rocca. Excursion near Bologna absolutely worth doing. (Original) Il giorno di Pasquetta 2025 abbiamo visitato questo borgo molto carino a cominciare dalla particolare Via degli Asini fino al giro che sale alla Torre dell'Orologio ed alla Rocca. Escursione vicino Bologna assolutamente da fare.

(Translated by Google) And so, after ten years and a hectic month (I still remember that distant July 7, 2015), here I am again in Brisighella (this time with friends) to visit, in addition to the Manfredi fortress 🏰, the famous Via del Borgo, also known as "Donkey Street." Arriving there around 4:00 PM 🕓, we parked along the public park 🌳 in front of the station 🚉 and walked 🚶🏻🚶🏻‍♀️ towards the historic center. Arriving unexpectedly in front of Via del Borgo (on my first visit I hadn't been able to locate it, so I didn't know exactly where it was), we decided to explore it immediately. It is, specifically, a characteristic raised portico that, without a doubt, represents one of the historic center's main attractions. To access it, you have to climb a short staircase that leads directly onto Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, then continue to the right (there are specific signs ➡️ indicating the route). The perspective view from here is truly beautiful, with the "wavy" slatted flooring and the beamed ceiling. Moreover, what makes this walkway even more unique is the fact that it is not a simple communication structure like a tunnel or an overpass, but rather an integral and fundamental part of the magnificent village of Brisighella; on the left, you can see the entrances 🚪 of various apartments, while on the opposite side, large semicircular openings allow you to look out (someone even sits in them) onto Piazza Guglielmo Marconi. Some panels 🪧, both at the beginning and end of the route, provide some information on the history of the place: "It is an elevated road that receives light from the characteristic arched windows, of varying sizes. Probably built in the 14th century, it connected Porta Gabalo (or delle Gabelle) with Porta Bonfante. It represents the oldest defensive bastion protecting the village. Initially uncovered, the road served as a patrol walkway and communication route, then it was covered and incorporated into the houses when it lost its defensive function. Historically, it was from these arches that in 1467 the Brisighellans prevented the troops of the Duke of Urbino, Federico da Montefeltro, from entering the town after they had defeated the forces of Astorgio II Manfredi at Rontana. Later, this neighborhood was home to the "birocciai," who transported chalk from the quarries above the town using donkeys, hence the name "Street of the Donkeys." The stables were located in front of the arches, while the houses were on the upper floors. The transport carts, the "birocce," were stored in large rooms dug into the chalk, which opened onto the square below. Returning to our visit, we then concluded by continuing to the end of the walkway, which rejoins the road below (at Via Metelli) via another staircase. UNMISSABLE 👍🏻. P.S. ❗️❗️❗️GOOGLE CENSORSHIP❗️❗️❗️ REVIEW PUBLISHED WITH THIS NEW PROFILE CREATED FOLLOWING THE SHAMEFUL AND UNJUSTIFIED BLEACHING OF THE PREVIOUS ONE BY GOOGLE ADMINISTRATORS ❗️❗️❗️STOP CENSORSHIP❗️❗️❗️ (Original) E così, dopo dieci anni e un mese gagliardo (ricordo ancora quel lontano 7 luglio 2015), eccomi di nuovo a Brisighella (stavolta in compagnia) per visitare, oltre alla rocca manfrediana 🏰, pure la famosa Via del Borgo, detta anche "Via degli Asini". Arrivati in loco sulle 16.00 🕓, abbiamo parcheggiato lungo il parco pubblico 🌳 di fronte alla stazione 🚉 spostandoci a piedi 🚶🏻🚶🏻‍♀️ verso il centro storico. Giunti inaspettatamente dinanzi alla Via del Borgo (in occasione della mia prima visita non ero riuscito ad individuarla, dunque non sapevo esattamente dove si trovasse) abbiamo deciso di esplorarla subito. Trattasi, nello specifico, di un caratteristico sottoportico rialzato che, senza ombra di dubbio, rappresenta una delle maggiori attrazioni del centro storico. Per accedervi bisogna salire lungo una breve scalinata che s'innesta direttamente su Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, proseguendo poi sulla destra (vi sono apposite indicazioni ➡️ che segnalano il percorso). Davvero bellissimo il colpo d'occhio 👁 prospettico apprezzabile da qui, con la pavimentazione "ondulata" a listelli e il soffitto travato. Tra l'altro, a rendere ancor più peculiare questo camminamento c'è il fatto che non si tratti di una semplice struttura di comunicazione alla stregua di un tunnel o di un cavalcavia, bensì di una parte integrante e fondamentale del magnifico borgo di Brisighella; sulla sinistra si possono notare gli ingressi 🚪 di vari appartamenti, mentre sul lato opposto delle ampie aperture semicircolari permettono di affacciarsi (qualcuno ci si siede pure) su piazza Guglielmo Marconi. Alcuni pannelli 🪧, sia all'inizio che alla fine del percorso, forniscono qualche cenno sulla storia del luogo: «È una strada sopraelevata che riceve luce dalle caratteristiche finestre ad arco, di diversa ampiezza. Costruita probabilmente nel sec. XIV, univa Porta Gabalo (o delle Gabelle) con Porta Bonfante. Rappresenta il più antico baluardo difensivo a protezione del borgo. In un primo tempo scoperta, la strada era camminamento di ronda e via di comunicazione, poi fu coperta e inglobata nelle abitazioni quando perdette la sua funzione difensiva. Risulta storicamente che da questi archi i Brisighellesi impedirono nel 1467 alle truppe del duca di Urbino, Federico da Montefeltro, di penetrare in paese dopo che avevano sconfitto a Rontana le schiere di Astorgio II Manfredi. In seguito in questo quartiere abitavano i "birocciai", che trasportavano il gesso dalle cave sovrastanti il paese, servendosi di asinelli, da cui il nome "Via degli asini". Le stalle si trovavano di fronte agli archi mentre le abitazioni erano ai piani superiori. I carri da trasporto, le "birocce", erano sistemate nei cameroni scavati nel gesso, che si aprivano nella piazza sottostante». Tornando alla nostra visita, la stessa si è poi conclusa proseguendo sino alla fine del camminamento, il quale si ricongiunge alla strada sottostante (all'altezza di Via Metelli) tramite un'altra scalinata. IMPERDIBILE 👍🏻. P.S.❗️❗️❗️GOOGLE CENSURA❗️❗️❗️ RECENSIONE PUBBLICATA CON QUESTO NUOVO PROFILO CREATO A SEGUITO DEL VERGOGNOSO E INGIUSTIFICATO OSCURAMENTO DEL PRECEDENTE DA PARTE DEGLI AMMINISTRATORI DI GOOGLE ❗️❗️❗️STOP CENSURA❗️❗️❗️

(Translated by Google) Unique! (Original) Unica!

(Translated by Google) UNIQUE ! (Original) UNICA !

Overall it was very good! As a starter I had scallops with beetroot, roasted bacon crumbs and a lovely fresh mouse. After the tenderloin (filetto di Manzo), almost perfect. The meat was great, but just a little more towards well done than medium. I would have liked it between medium and rare. The preparation of the vegetables and the sauce was perfect. The wine (Siresol rosso veneto 2017) was a top combination for me. I wasn't planning on having dessert, but given the quality of the other dishes I couldn't resist. The dessert was called: “Loveria valrhona”, on the advice of the waitress… It was bad for the body, but great for your brain. The service was very pleasant, the young lady was honest and adequate (I would have liked to pay earlier though, but then you are expected to walk to the cash register yourself). By the way, the young lady looks like a real Italian movie star, which fits well with the setting of the restaurant. All in all, the quality and the atmosphere exceed the price and expectations. Simply very very good.

We shared the polpo antipasto. It was yummy, but the octopus was chewy. This is a difficult protein, so we just enjoyed the flavor. Then we shared the passatelli with Parmesan cream and truffles. It was delicious. Then for the secondi’s I had the pork cheek and my wife had the veal. While both were good, the sauces were so salty, we had to work to get the meat out of the sauces. This just should not happen. All sauces should be tasted by the chef.

Just you look at that! Tastes as good as it looks. Beautiful place, fantastic menu, great staff! Update on spring menu 2019 - just perfect - as expected.

Excellent choice of wines, both famous and small wineries. Great food and professional service. Historic place

Very interesting interior which is the real Grotta but that’s it. Very stuffy and high humidity on the upper level so it’s hard to breath there. The food - nothing special. The poached egg with asparagus and truffle was just the watery boiled egg (my homemade one is more delicious, to be honest) with a piece of asparagus and some slices of truffle with no truffle aroma; absolutely insipid; wanted to salt it but there was no salt on the table. No menu in English. Gonna use google translator? - Good luck, if your mobile internet is available there. WiFi? Sure, it’s available only if you register with the Facebook. This is definitely not the place I will ever visit again, sorry.

SPECIAL PLACE TO EAT IN BRISIGHELLA. GREAT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE, FRIENDLY. AND YOU ARE EATING IN A CAVE. THEY ALSO HAVE AN UNUSUAL ICE-CREAM FLAVOURED (GET THIS) WITH THE LOCAL OLIVE OIL. ITS ACTUALLY RATHER NICE!

Amazing food and service. Traditional, local products with unparalleled taste. Great quality for a fair price.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I took a pasta-making class with Beatrice and it was absolutely excellent. We explored the art of the matterello and made six different types of traditional local pasta by hand. Beatrice is a fantastic teacher—warm, patient, and deeply knowledgeable. A truly authentic and memorable experience that I would recommend to anyone visiting the region! Gracias Beatrice

(Translated by Google) Beatrice is the pasta maker who conquers everyone with her friendliness. He collects Madonnas and in the meantime he makes pasta in his laboratory housed in an ancient chapel in the center of Brisighella. He gives you one of his Moretto artichoke savory pies to taste and...you buy something happily. His specialty? Volpine pear strudel! Photo by Corona Perer (Original) Beatrice è la pastaia che conquista tutti per la sua simpatia. Colleziona Madonne e intanto fa la pasta nel suo laboratorio ricavato in un'antica cappella mel pieno centro di Brisighella. Ti da' da assaggiare una delle sue torte salate al carciofo Moretto e...compri qualcosa felice. La sua specialità? Lo strudel di pere volpine! Foto di Corona Perer

Meeting Beatrice was one of the highlights of our trip. Her lasagne and pear strudel were highlights!

(Translated by Google) Taking a trip to Brisighella on Easter day we found this beautiful little shop open with many products handmade by Beatrice! The quality of the products is truly excellent and the flavors of the past are rediscovered! If you go for a nice trip from Brisighella you can't miss Beatrice! A big hello to Beatrice from Mauro Beatrice and Daniela (Original) Facendo una gita a Brisighella nel giorno di Pasqua abbiamo trovato aperto questo bel negozietto con tanti prodotti fatti a mano da Beatrice! La qualità dei prodotti è veramente ottima e si riscoprono i sapori quelli di una volta! Se andate a fare una bella gita da Brisighella non potete non passare da Beatrice! Una grosso saluto a Beatrice da Mauro Beatrice e Daniela

(Translated by Google) A charming, traditional shop with a wide selection of wonderfully delicious products. Beatrice patiently explained the pastries and their ingredients to us. (Original) Hübsches traditionelles Geschäft mit einer grossen Auswahl an wunderbar schmackhaften Produkten. Beatrice hat uns die Gebäcke und deren Zusammensetzung geduldig erklärt.

(Translated by Google) I recommend a stop in this small shop selling traditional local gastronomic products, among which you will find artisanal pasta and festive desserts. The owner is friendly and prepares an excellent Volpine pear strudel, selling it at a fair price. (Original) Consiglio una sosta in questa piccola bottega di prodotti gastronomici della tradizione locale, fra i quali troverete pasta artigianale e dolci delle Feste. La proprietaria è cordiale e prepara un ottimo strudel di pere volpine, vendendolo ad un giusto prezzo.

(Translated by Google) More than pasta art, plastic art. Fresh pasta hard and water repellent. I cooked the tortelli for 20 minutes and they remained hard. Inedible. What a shame! The filling seems plasticized. (Original) Più che arte della pasta, arte della plastica. Pasta fresca dura e idrorepellente. Ho cucinato i tortelli per 20 minuti e sono rimasti duri. Immangiabili. Che peccato! Il ripieno sembra plastificato.

Very popular restaurant, it seemed because lots of people came in to eat while we were there. Good food and service. They started by giving us some normal bread but then immediately gave us some fried pizza bread that was so so good! We killed them immediately. I had barbecued ribs that were very good but a tad fatty. It came with red cabbage that was really good too. My wife had steak which she said was excellent. I can recommend this establishment when in Brisighella.

Very popular with friendly and hardworking servers. Food was amazing and well priced. One drink we ordered never came, but they were very busy. Service was slow due to this (understaffing maybe??) but if you’re in no rush, this is a lovely lovely place to eat and relax.

Good overall, but the portions are a bit small, or maybe ive been too hungry. The waiter with beard and glasses is a very polite gentleman. Best thing to call for reservation before arrival.

Fabulous food! Been traveling around Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna region in the past couple of weeks, trying many great restaurant. When it comes to first courses ("Primi") La casetta sits a notch above all. My wife and I started ordering 3 first courses and ended up ordering 2 more. That's 5 pastas in two! Why? Recipes are traditional, however many with a modern twists, ingredients used are strictly local and pastas are all handmade. Pro-tip: pastas are all good but filled pasta (ravioli, tortelli, cappellacci etc..) are on a different level.

A secret gem of restaurant,with amazing staff,and food is spectacular.We where in a group of 12 people so i manage to taste all kind of dishes,and every single one was amazing,so with thisbplace you really cant go wrong,whatever you decide to order.

We picked the set menu, 25€ per person. It was so much food. Starting with the selections of aperitif such as gnoccofrito and charcuteries and squacquerone. Then choice of 2 pastas, we picked spaja larda and tagliatelle ragu. The spaja larda is very tasty and interesting. The meat we picked grigliata mista and grilled pork. They were well over cooked and dry. Dessert selection was okay.

Fantastic fish menu! Big portions, amazing taste, nice people. You might wait a bit for your dish, but come on, it’s understandable - there’re always lots of visitors. The most important is what you receive in the end, and believe me you’ll love it.

Fantastic local bistro restaurant - we stopped here whilst out mountain biking. Delicious food, great value

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(Translated by Google) 5 stars would be too few, Today is the first time I visit this place, wonderful in everything, food, environment and service. Generous portions of excellent quality!!! If we want to talk about the staff, kindly professional.... A special thought for the dearest Fiore!!!! See you soon.💯 (Original) 5 stelle sarebbero poche, Oggi è la prima volta che visito questo posto stupendo in tutto, cibo, ambiente e servizio. Porzioni abbondanti di ottima qualità!!! Se vogliamo parlare del personale, gentilmente professionale.... Un pensiero speciale per la carissima Fiore!!!! A presto.💯

We stayed at the hotel and had dinner at the restaurant - a group of 15 people on a bicycle tour. The hotel is very clean, comfortable and specious rooms. Daniele and his family had prepared a fantastic dinner based on local ingredients and paired it with some wines from the district. Long story short, everything was super good and service was excellent. Many thanks for your hospitality and memorable stay.

My wife and I enjoyed our time immensely! The staff and family were more than friendly and kind. When first checking in the owner even gave her parking space to us (I was floored by her kindness). The breakfast was solid and the restaurant was a nice and good value. I highly recommend the hotel.

My mother and I spend a nice 3 days in this lovely place and let me tell you it was just the most amazing, wonderful and beautiful experience! I mean the views were beautiful and all but I think what made the stay even better is knowing the host himself(and owner) made our experience all more enjoyable and memorable for that I owe him special thanks!🙏 The rooms were very confortable and bathrooms were very clean. I enjoyed the fact that this Hotel was located in the middle of a very wonderful and walkable area that have many nice local shops ( I would check what time they open and close though) La Rocca also has a wonderful restaurant which is again run by the owner himself! I also Definitely recommend visiting La Rocca Terrace.. the view there was something else, truly. The food, the atmosphere, the nature, truly it was wonderful. I would definitely recommend this to my friends and would come again.

Everything about this hotel was great. Clean, comfortable, convinent location, attentive staff, good breakfast and reasonable prices.

Amazing hotel with friendly staff. Great breakfast and restaurant.

We were in Brisighella for a wedding. The staff and the manager were very helpful throughout our stay extending their services and kindness to beyond our 2-day stay into organising our stay in Florence. The room was spacious, comfortable, well equipped and clean. The food at breakfast and lunch was both fresh and tasty. We highly recommend this hotel.

The Albergo La Rocca is a great property. It is in a great location in the heart of the quaint village of Brisighella. It has been well decorated with a strong aesthetic vision that one might describe as modern minimalist white with accents of ochre. It is staffed with people who are friendly. The rooms are reasonably priced (and might have been recently refurbished), and the restaurant serves good dishes. There’s a terrace and sun deck on the rooftop with views.