Bologna district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Places to visit near Barba

Barba is a town in Bologna district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, home to about 1,218 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 41 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 29 museums and 21 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Fortezza Santa Barbara (8 km), Palazzo del Priorino (9 km) and Ospedale del Ceppo (9 km).

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Barba at a glance

Location
Bologna district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Population
about 1,218
Coordinates
43.8829° N, 10.9761° E
Places within 50 km
136 (136 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Barba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Barba: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Barba

107 churches within 100 km of Barba. The closest is Zoo di Pistoia (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Barba

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barba. The closest is Fortezza Santa Barbara (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Barba

43 museums within 100 km of Barba. The closest is Ospedale del Ceppo (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Barba

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Barba. The closest is La Retaia (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Barba

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Barba. The closest is Acquerino Reserve (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Barba

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Barba. The closest is Castello di Montemurlo (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Barba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barba
  2. 8 km Fortezza Santa Barbara · heritage site, Bologna
  3. 1 km Palazzo del Priorino · heritage site, Bologna
  4. 1 km Ospedale del Ceppo · museum, Bologna
  5. 3 km Ville Sbertoli · heritage site, Pistoia
  6. 13 km Castello di Montemurlo · lake, Bologna
  7. 9 km Back to Barba

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches41107Zoo di Pistoia (13 km)
    Forts & heritage3263Fortezza Santa Barbara (8 km)
    Museums2943Ospedale del Ceppo (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2137La Retaia (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens310Acquerino Reserve (18 km)
    Other attractions57Perseus With the Head of Medusa (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Castello di Montemurlo (9 km)
    Parks23Parco Delle Cascine (28 km)

    Barba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barba?

    Fortezza Santa Barbara (heritage site, about 8 km), Palazzo del Priorino (heritage site, about 9 km), Ospedale del Ceppo (museum, about 9 km), Castello di Montemurlo (lake, about 9 km), Ville Sbertoli (heritage site, about 12 km), Palazzo Datini (heritage site, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Barba?

    136 places on Spotwander: 41 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 29 museums, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Barba?

    Zoo di Pistoia, about 13 km by road; Gualchiera di Coiano (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Barba?

    Fortezza Santa Barbara, about 8 km by road; Palazzo del Priorino (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Barba?

    Ospedale del Ceppo, about 9 km by road; Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barba?

    Start in Barba, visit Fortezza Santa Barbara, then Palazzo del Priorino, then Ospedale del Ceppo, then Ville Sbertoli, then Castello di Montemurlo, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barba?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Barba

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