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Comune in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Imola is a town within Bologna Metropolitan District, best known for its motor-racing circuit, which hosts Formula One and other big events.
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Basilica Cattedrale di San Cassiano Martire
Built 1187 to 1271, the cathedral was repeatedly restored in the following centuries, especially 1765–1781. The façade dates to 1850.
Palazzo Riario Sersanti
Incorporates the Guiseppi Scarabelli archaeology and natural history museum.
On 27 March 1483 a pilgrim named Stefano Manganelli witnessed a miracle at Piratello in which a vision of the Madonna requested that the people of Imola build her a shrine. This led to the establishment of a monastery (suppressed under Napoleon) and the sanctuary; the cemetery was added a few years later.
Autodromo di Imola
The motor-racing circuit hosts Grand Prix / Formula One and other races. The next F1 is 16-18 May 2025.
Two Michelin Stars restaurant in the city centre
Convenient mid-range place near railway station and other central sights.
By air, Bologna (BLQ) and Forlì (FRL) airports are the closest and have budget flights by Ryanair. Venice Marco Polo (VCE) has a wider selection of flights and is little over an hour's drive.
Read in the guideThe central sights are all in walking distance, including the racing circuit - head south down via Dante Alighieri. Buses 101 and 140 run by Piratello, for the sanctuary.
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