Dozza
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Dozza | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Dozza | |
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Location of Dozza in Italy | |
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Country | Italy |
Region | Emilia-Romagna |
Province / Metropolitan city | Bologna (BO) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Luca ALbertazzi[1] |
Area | |
• Total | 24 km2 (9 sq mi) |
Elevation | 190 m (620 ft) |
Population (December 31, 2004) | |
• Total | 5,886 |
• Density | 250/km2 (640/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Dozzesi |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 40060 |
Dialing code | 0542 |
Website | Official website |
Dozza is an Italian comune in the province of Bologna. Dozza is known for its festival of the painted wall, which takes place every two years. During this festival, famous national and international artists paint steady works on the walls of the houses. A local landmark is the Sforza's Castle, whose cellars host Enoteca Regionale Emilia Romagna, the wineshop and winebar dedicated to oenologic products of Emilia-Romagna.
History
Cardinal Campeggio was given the castle of Dozza while dealing with the 'Kings Great Matter'.
Culture
Museums
- Museo della Rocca di Dozza[2]
- Museo parrocchiale di arte sacra[3]
References
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