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Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October and Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October is dedicated to the discovery of the Rocche di Caterina, a fascinating tour of the four Sforza castles of Bagnara di Romagna, Dozza, Imola and Riolo Terme, organized by IF Imola Faenza Tourism Company in collaboration with the four Municipalities involved.
DESCRIPTION
Against curses and demons
During her impetuous existence, Caterina Sforza was interested in science, cosmetics and alchemy, devoting herself to her experiments constantly throughout her life and maintaining a close correspondence with doctors, spacemen, scholars and witches. In the manuscript "Experimenta" Caterina collects over four hundred of her recipes, providing a mirror of the state of scientific knowledge at the end of the fifteenth century, full of legacies of medieval superstitions and popular beliefs. A superstitious Caterina Sforza will lead you to discover the Rocca di Riolo among recipes on the edge of magic and tales of medieval rites used to heal lovesickness and to ward off evil thoughts. At the end of the visit, adults and children will be able to try their hand, under the careful guidance of Caterina, in the creation of an amulet of protection against evil spirits.
GUIDED TOURS TIMETABLE
Saturday 7 October: 3.30pm
Sunday 8 October: 10.30am and 3.30pm
Reservation required by 4.00 pm on the Friday preceding the visits (limited places)
MEETING POINT
Fortress of Riolo Terme
Ivo Mazzanti Square
48025 Riolo Terme (RA)
DURATION OF THE ACTIVITY
1h
QUOTE
Whole 10 Euros
Reduced (11-16 years) 6 Euros
Free from 0 to 10 years
THE PRICE INCLUDES
Guided tour.
Keep the ticket for one of the scheduled guided tours and you will be entitled to reduced-rate access to one of the Rocca di Caterina until 31.12.2023