Welcome to Pieve di Panico!

Bologna, only 20 km from Pieve di Panico

Pieve di Panico farm takes its name from the neighbouring Romanesque church, la Pieve di San Lorenzo di Panico, one of the most impressive Romanesque buildings of the area, built around 1030 BC.

The farmhouses and the adjacent village used to belong to the estate of the lords of Panico, a noble Ghibelline family that successfully defended Bologna in the dispute between the Papacy and the Holy Roman Emperor.

Our farm is located in the surroundings of the buildings that formed the manor house of the lords of Panico. It consists of holiday homes and a working farm, complete with animals, woodland areas, crop fields and vineyards, which we use to produce our own wine.

We are located within Monte Sole historical natural park, which boasts some stunning rural landscapes and is surrounded by beautiful hills of wheat fields and vineyards. It is the perfect setting for mountain biking excursions and, for those who are so inclined, the nearby tourist agencies offer a range of organised trips. There is also a great variety of excursions and cultural visits on offer, and attractions include the local museum and the archaeological site of the ancient Etruscan city of Misa in the nearby town of Marzabotto. Monte Sole is also known across the world for the events that took place there during the Second World War, when the resistance of the local villages against the Nazis was crushed, resulting in the massacre of an entire village. The villages have now been preserved as a memorial to the victims and people come from all over the world to learn about their history.

Pieve di Panico is a perfect escape from the summer heat of the city. Looking over the Reno Valley and the foothills of the Bolognese Apennines, it is a hilltop refuge nestling on the edge of the mountain range that connects Emilia Romagna and Tuscany, a region full of history and culture. The village is around 20 km from Bologna, 80 km from Florence and 35 km from the thermal springs of Poretta Terme. It can be easily reached from all directions; from the ancient road running from Bologna to Porretta, from the Sasso Marconi exit of the central A1 motorway and from the scenic hilltop road - via dei Colli Bolognesi - that winds from the city up through the hills. Rail connections are also very convenient, with frequent trains running from Bologna, Porretta Terme and Pistoia to Lama di Reno station, only 1.5 km from the farm.