Museo etnografico

Bentivoglio

Pianura bolognese, circa 15 km da Bologna

Bentivoglio: storia, orari e consigli per la visita.

History

Bentivoglio hosts, in the San Marino hamlet, Villa Smeraldi: a 19th-century villa set in an English-style park, home to the Museum of Rural Life, one of Italy's most important ethnographic collections dedicated to the Bolognese countryside.

Did you know…

  • Villa Smeraldi is surrounded by an English-style park, a rare example of a romantic garden in the Bolognese plain.

Practical information

HoursCheck current hours by contacting the museum directly before visiting.
TicketPaid entry, free on the first Sunday of the month for participating state facilities (check if applicable).
AccessibilityThe villa's park is mostly flat.
Getting thereBy car from Bologna, about 20 minutes. Bus connections from the city.

Tips for your visit

  • Contact the museum before going to confirm opening hours, which can vary seasonally.

Frequently asked questions

The Museum of Rural Life, one of the main Italian ethnographic collections dedicated to rural life, in a 19th-century English-style park.