Villa Ghigi, National heritage park in Santo Stefano, Bologna, Italy.
Villa Ghigi is a spacious park on Bologna's southeastern edge with open meadows, fruit tree rows, and thick woodland sections cut through by the Fontane stream valley. The landscape offers various walking routes and several areas for rest.
The original villa was built around 1650 as a private country estate and still defines the park's eastern side. After its transformation into a public park in 1974, it became a gathering place for the community.
The park serves as a place for nature observation and environmental learning, where visitors can discover native plants and animals in their natural habitats. The paths wind through different ecosystems that are regularly maintained to support local biodiversity.
You can explore the park's paths on foot or by bicycle, with many routes paved and easy to walk. The best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon when the park is less crowded.
From the park's highest point, visitors can overlook the old town of Bologna and the surrounding hills, making it a hidden vantage spot. This elevated location offers a special perspective on the city, especially at sunset.
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