Dozza

Dozza
Comune
Comune di Dozza
Dozza

Location of Dozza in Italy

Coordinates: 44°21′32″N 11°37′43″E / 44.35889°N 11.62861°E / 44.35889; 11.62861Coordinates: 44°21′32″N 11°37′43″E / 44.35889°N 11.62861°E / 44.35889; 11.62861
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

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