To the south of Bologna is a small medieval village, Dozza, dominated by the powerful

South of Bologna is a small medieval village, Dozza, dominated by the mighty Rocca Sforzesca. The best time to visit this little Italian gem is during the Biennale del Muro Dipinto (Biennial Exhibition of Painted Walls), which transforms the village into an open-air gallery. The facades of the houses are adorned with the colours and styles of national artists who create extraordinary paintings and murals here.