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A historic castle with multiple towers and domes, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills. 1
A courtyard with ornate arches and a fountain. 2
An interior with wooden parquet flooring, white and blue chevron-patterned columns, and ornate arches with intricate designs. 3
A historic castle with multiple towers and a clock tower, surrounded by a rural landscape. 4
A courtyard with a fountain, arches, and patterned walls. 5

Bologna: Rocchetta Mattei Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

By Rocchetta Mattei
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €12 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore the fairy tale castle of Rocchetta Mattei on a guided tour
  • Discover the unique blend of Medieval and Moorish Arabic styles
  • Learn about Cesare Mattei and his practice of electrohomoeopathy
  • Wander through a labyrinth of rooms, courtyards, and stairways
  • Hear about the castle's famous visitors, including Czar Alexander II

Activity location

    • Bologna
    • Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Via Rocchetta, 46A, 40030 Grizzana Morandi BO, Italy | The castle is located in Riola Ponte, about 1,5 km from Riola train station and the Church of Santa Maria Assunta designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto
    • Rocchetta Mattei, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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Rocchetta Mattei: Entry Ticket and Guided Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Price details
€11.77 x 1 Adult€11.77
Total
Price is €11.77
Until Fri, 19 Jun

Rocchetta Mattei: Entry Ticket and Guided Tour in Italian

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Option Italian Language

Starting time: 12:30
Price details
€11.77 x 1 Adult€11.77
Total
Price is €11.77
Until Fri, 19 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry ticket to Rocchetta Mattei
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour in Italian or English
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Audioguide in multiple languages
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Self-guided tour

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Baby buggies, Food and drinks, Pets, Smoking, Unaccompanied minors
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Escape the city and enjoy a guided tour of the fairy tale castle Rocchetta Mattei, an authentic jewel of the Apennines with its astonishing mixture of styles from Medieval to Moorish Arabic.

Explore its labyrinth of interconnected rooms, courtyards, passages, stairways, arches, painted vaults, and towers. Learn about the fascinating storey of Cesare Mattei, who picked the location with the specific intent to make his fortress the cradle for the practice known as electrohomoeopathy, a system of healing that made him popular all over the world.

Hear about some of his eminent patients, like Czar Alexander II and Ludwig III King of Bavaria. Discover how Mattei had become so famous that he was even mentioned by Dostoevsky in his novel “The Brothers Karamazov.”

Location

Activity location

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    • Bologna
    • Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Via Rocchetta, 46A, 40030 Grizzana Morandi BO, Italy | The castle is located in Riola Ponte, about 1,5 km from Riola train station and the Church of Santa Maria Assunta designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto
    • Rocchetta Mattei, Emilia-Romagna, Italy