This is  an excerpt from Dream of Italy's Special Report: Emilia-Romagna:

Every two years, the medieval hilltop village of Dozza invites contemporary artists to paint murals on the exteriors of the town's homes and show art at the Biennale Muro Dipinto.  Even if you miss the 2009 exhibition from September 17 to 20, 2009, the 15-mile ride southeast from Bologna along Via Emilia is well worth the journey. Gaze at the incredible paintings from earlier shows, look out over the peaceful landscape and visit Rocca Sforzesca.   Find the castle's sometimes bloody history and 21 past Biennales chronicled upstairs.  Down below, the restored cellars house the Enoteca Regionale Emilia-Romagna. There's no better place to sample local Albana, Sangiovese and Lambrusco wines from more than 150 local vineyards.  For more information, visit www.comune.dozza.bo.it or www.murodipinto.it

-- Barbara Wysocki

Photo credit: Il Cama, flickr.com

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