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Additional information: The Ravenna Apennines have localities of important historical-artistic interest especially rich in medieval ruins. Of these places Brisighella, Riolo Terme and Casola Valsenio represent a splendid backdrop for an educational itinerary based on study.
Itinerary details: PROGRAM 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS:
1- Day one – Room allocation in hotel and meeting in reception area of the Rocca in Riolo Terme
Time 3.00/6.30 pm – Brisighella
ORIENTATION AND TOWN PLANNING IN THE MEDIEVAL CITY
- presentation of itinerary and distribution of didactic material
- transfer to Brisighella and guided visit of the medieval town
- orientation game in the historical centre using an ancient map of the town.
Return to hotel for dinner
9.00 pm
DAILY LIFE IN THE MEDIEVAL CITY: ARTISAN WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES
- evening game in the discovery of ancient artisan workshop activities. Individual creation of vases, embroidery and shaped objects.
Overnight in hotel.
DAY TWO: Breakfast
9.30/12.30 pm – Rocca di Riolo Terme
POLITICAL AND SOCIAL STRUCTURE OF THE MEDIEVAL CITY
- introductory lesson on the political and social structure of medieval society
THEATRE WORKSHOP
- full dress drama workshop aimed at recreating the medieval investiture ceremony.
Lunch at the hotel.
3.00/5.30 pm - Rocca di Riolo Terme
THE ROCCA OF RIOLO AND ITS BUILDING
- introductory lesson on the importance of the castle in medieval times
- visit to the medieval fortress of Riolo Terme
- games for the discovery of castle building techniques and its architectural features.
Dinner and overnight in hotel.
DAY THREE: Breakfast
9.30/12.00 - Casola Valsenio
MONKS AND RELIGIOUS LIFE
- Visit to the ancient Abbey of Valsenio
ILLUMINATION MANUSCRIPTS
- simulation of typical activities of the Benedictine monks at the “Cardello”, the ancient guest house of the Abbey of Valsenio
Medieval lunch and departure.
UPON REQUEST PROGRAM
2 days/1 night
The same topics of the 3-day program from 9.30 of the first day to 4.30 of the second day.
1-DAY PROGRAM
The same topics of the second day from 9.15 am to 5.00 pm.
Monday and Saturday only.
EVENINGS OF MEDIEVAL DANCE INSIDE THE ROCCA OF RIOLO TERME UPON REQUEST
Period: September/October February/June.
Prices:
For information on prices contact the Giratlantide Travel Agency.
How to get there:
By train: Castel Bolognese (RA) train station
By bus: A14 Faenza exit; SS9 (Via Emilia) dir. Brisighella - A14 Faenza exit (Via Emilia) dir. Castel Bolognese, until you reach Riolo Terme
