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	Bologna (BO)
Government
- Mayor	Antonio Borghi (since June 2004)
Area
- Total	24 km2 (9.3 sq mi)
Elevation	190 m (623 ft)
Population (December 31, 2004)
- Total	5,886
- Density	245.3/km2 (635.2/sq mi)
Demonym	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, which hosts the regional winebar of the Emilia-Romagna.

History

External links

• The best villages of Italy