Guidebook for La Scola and Environs
Local Attractions
Unique places that create our special piece of the Tosco-Emiliano apennines.
Italy attracts many visitors all year round. Most of its cities and towns are a must see tourist destinations. However, there are places that are not mainstream and are fascinating nonetheless. Medieval village of La Scola is one of these.
Steps from us, you’ll find yourself in a whimsical village of La Scola. Massive houses built centuries ago, seem to be frozen in time.
The Borgo La Scola is among the best preserved medieval villages of the Bolognese Apennines. The term Scola derives from the German or the Greek origin word Skult, which means watchtower, guard post or lookout. It was a military base, so it is no surprise, that there are so many towers in La Scola.
The village was formed later in XIII century. It was a time of expansion and economic development, when the population grew and started building. Great number of stonemasons worked to transform the old towers into homes.
The village looks like a movie set or a fairy tale. It feels like a knight riding a horse or a medieval princess will appear in the cobblestoned streets at any moment. The village is definitely worth visiting: it will exceed your expectations!
✔ Michelle's Tip: A short distance from the village is the 'water fountain' where mountain springs flow and a basin collects the water. This is where the local women laundered clothes in a communal setting.
10 yerel halk öneriyor
La scola
14 Via Vimignano ChiesaItaly attracts many visitors all year round. Most of its cities and towns are a must see tourist destinations. However, there are places that are not mainstream and are fascinating nonetheless. Medieval village of La Scola is one of these.
Steps from us, you’ll find yourself in a whimsical village of La Scola. Massive houses built centuries ago, seem to be frozen in time.
The Borgo La Scola is among the best preserved medieval villages of the Bolognese Apennines. The term Scola derives from the German or the Greek origin word Skult, which means watchtower, guard post or lookout. It was a military base, so it is no surprise, that there are so many towers in La Scola.
The village was formed later in XIII century. It was a time of expansion and economic development, when the population grew and started building. Great number of stonemasons worked to transform the old towers into homes.
The village looks like a movie set or a fairy tale. It feels like a knight riding a horse or a medieval princess will appear in the cobblestoned streets at any moment. The village is definitely worth visiting: it will exceed your expectations!
✔ Michelle's Tip: A short distance from the village is the 'water fountain' where mountain springs flow and a basin collects the water. This is where the local women laundered clothes in a communal setting.
Suviana is the largest lake in the province of Bologna and one of the major ones in the Emilia-Romagna region. It is part of the Regional Park of Suviana and Brasimone Lakes and functions as a source of hydroelectric power and also for lake sports and summer tourism.
If you decide to spend a day at Suviana Lake, you will find restaurants and cafes on both sides of the lake, equipment rental for fishing, canoeing, windsurfing, sail boating, trekking, umbrellas and chaise lounges, but also sections of “free” beach where visitors can set up their own stuff.
If you love nature, then this place is for you! It’s a popular destination for campers, RVs, and even day-trips for family barbecues and picnics. It’s well-equipped with public picnic tables as well as grilling areas.
Hikers can take advantage of the trails along the lake shores with Club Alpino Italiano (Italian Alpine Club) signage, which allows you to take a walk around the lake in a few hours.
For visitors who enjoy the water, you can rent paddleboats, canoe, sail, kayak, and windsurf.
✔ Michelle's Tip: Get there early to ensure that you get a great parking spot.
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Bacino di Suviana
Suviana is the largest lake in the province of Bologna and one of the major ones in the Emilia-Romagna region. It is part of the Regional Park of Suviana and Brasimone Lakes and functions as a source of hydroelectric power and also for lake sports and summer tourism.
If you decide to spend a day at Suviana Lake, you will find restaurants and cafes on both sides of the lake, equipment rental for fishing, canoeing, windsurfing, sail boating, trekking, umbrellas and chaise lounges, but also sections of “free” beach where visitors can set up their own stuff.
If you love nature, then this place is for you! It’s a popular destination for campers, RVs, and even day-trips for family barbecues and picnics. It’s well-equipped with public picnic tables as well as grilling areas.
Hikers can take advantage of the trails along the lake shores with Club Alpino Italiano (Italian Alpine Club) signage, which allows you to take a walk around the lake in a few hours.
For visitors who enjoy the water, you can rent paddleboats, canoe, sail, kayak, and windsurf.
✔ Michelle's Tip: Get there early to ensure that you get a great parking spot.