Brisighella
A village at the foot of three gypsum pinnacles, with a fortress, a clock tower and a sanctuary on top, and a raised, covered medieval street.
The story
The Via degli Asini (Donkeys' Way) is a covered medieval street lit by half-moon arches that formed part of the village defences: it was home to the carters who carried gypsum from the hillside quarries on their donkeys. The Vena del Gesso, a long ridge of gypsum crystals, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2023 for its karst caves.
Why go
A romantic village, a famous extra-virgin olive oil and trails among badlands and glittering gypsum.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Brisighella station, 200 m away (about 5 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Fognano station, 4 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Forlì Airport (FRL), about 24 km away; with more flights, Bologna Airport (BLQ) is about 52 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 100 m away, free.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from April to June and from September to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From July to August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is November (about 84 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 3 to 10 °C | 10° 3° | 46 |
| Feb | from 4 to 12 °C | 12° 4° | 67 |
| Mar | from 6 to 15 °C | 15° 6° | 55 |
| Apr | from 8 to 19 °C | 19° 8° | 49 |
| May | from 13 to 23 °C | 23° 13° | 79 |
| Jun | from 18 to 29 °C | 29° 18° | 42 |
| Jul | from 21 to 34 °C | 34° 21° | 26 |
| Aug | from 21 to 33 °C | 33° 21° | 42 |
| Sep | from 16 to 27 °C | 27° 16° | 63 |
| Oct | from 13 to 22 °C | 22° 13° | 74 |
| Nov | from 8 to 15 °C | 15° 8° | 84 |
| Dec | from 5 to 11 °C | 11° 5° | 59 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 108 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
On foot and on the water, nearby
Nearby
- FaenzaTown · 11 km as the crow flies
- DozzaTown · 19 km as the crow flies
- RavennaHistory and art · 41 km as the crow flies
- ★ Marzabotto and Monte SoleHistory and art · 45 km as the crow flies
- BolognaTown · 46 km as the crow flies
- San Luca PorticoHistory and art · 47 km as the crow flies
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