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The Regional Park of the Abbey of Monteveglio was created to safeguard the most evocative part of the Samoggia valley, crowned by the thousand-year-old parish church, the Abbey of Santa Maria di Monteveglio, located in an elevated position within the ancient medieval fortified village.

The hilly landscape is characterised by woods, valleys and gullies, alternating with meadows, cultivated fields, vineyards and ancient rural settlements, once belonging to local convents.

The protected area includes many treasures of geological and naturalistic interest, well displayed in the Park Centre inside the main building of the rural courtyard of San Teodoro at the foot of the hill, just outside the village of Monteveglio. Moreover, a nature trail accessible to visually impaired and disabled people has been developed in the surrounding area. For many years, the park has been committed to carrying out in-depth environmental education activities in schools with innovative systems and contents.

The area, also known for its culinary traditions, is home to the Consorzio Vini dei Colli Bolognesi (Wine Consortium of the Bolognese Hills), set up to promote and safeguard the special qualities of local wines.