Marzabotto

Marzabotto is a commune in the Reno valley within the Metropolitan City of Bologna, spread across 74 square kilometers at roughly 130 meters elevation. The area contains the remains of the Etruscan city Kainua, including temples and residential areas that date back to the 5th century BC.

The ruins of the Etruscan city Kainua date back to ancient times and reveal the settlement patterns of this early civilization. Excavations near Villa Aria uncovered temple remains and other structures that help us understand how the community was organized.

The National Etruscan Museum displays objects from ancient settlements and shows how the city was divided into eight ordered quarters. Walking through the exhibits, you can see how people organized their daily lives in this systematically planned place.

The location lies about 27 kilometers northeast of Bologna and is reachable by direct rail, making it convenient for day trips. The ancient site can be explored on foot, and the museum helps visitors understand the excavated remains in their proper context.

A memorial cemetery honors 770 civilians who died during events in autumn 1944. This site preserves the memory of a tragic chapter from the 20th century that shaped the community's modern identity.

Location: Metropolitan City of Bologna

Capital city: Marzabotto

Elevation above the sea: 130 m

Shares border with: Grizzana Morandi, Monzuno, Sasso Marconi, Vergato, Monte San Pietro, Valsamoggia

Website: https://comune.marzabotto.bo.it

GPS coordinates: 44.33333,11.20000

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:33