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Where we headed this time?imola circuit autdromo enzo e dino ferrari italy (about 20 miles from the track) Find Hotels near Bologna Marconi Airport (BLQ) Find BLQ G Marconi Aeroporto Website zrt Find Hotels near all major European Airports Shop for the cheapest airfare to BLQ Airport for your trip to Bologna, Imola Circuit or Maranello with Travelocity, Priceline and Hotwire at flight and car rental store compare cheapest prices from these big hitter travel tour package providers and save for your trip to Imola or Maranello . . For information about getting from these airports to their respective downtowns visit to and from the airport. Hotels near autodromo imola circuit > Distance from: > Bologna Italy Hotels - About 20MIs/33KMs > Maranello Italy Hotels near the famous Ferrari Factory, Museum and their Fiorano Test Track. Worth a visit! > All Europe Hotels > Is there camping at the track? Yep. You can camp right beside the track. > Where's the Map? > Check out this Imola satellite and road map Got a trackmap? Here's a Imola trackmap and virtual tour from the official website . > Got the weather and radar? Bologna Italy Weather Forecast > What else is there to do? > Speed related stuff we got to check out nearby: > Find more European circuits Places of Worship Throw a rock you'll find a church in Italy > Liquor Laws: The legal drinking age in Italy is 18. >Local Currency: You can buy currency (EuroDollars) via my online store your bank at home to save on high tourist conversion fees. Draw local money from ATMs. > TIPPING: > ATM Locator: Visa > Time Zone: CET (Central European Time) GMT + 1 Godspeed, Cvetko Ostroznik Take time to see> > In Imola:> Ayrton Senna Memorial at the Tamburello Corner area of the Imola Circuit In Bologna: > Basilica di San Petronio-Duomo & San Sefono and Seven churches Teatro Comunale/Scala WORLD'S Oldest University Library > The Ferrari merchandise store at Bologna Airport (the first of it's kind in an airport). Part of the blessed commercialization of the timeless cavalino brand. In Maranello: > Galleria Ferrari / Museum (careful about going on Monday, it may be closed call Telephone: +39 (0)536 943204 > Fiorano Test Track, just a block up the road. Maybe you'll be lucky and catch some testing, which you can watch with other fans through the gates. > The Ferrari Store built accross the road from the Galleria, in April 2002. > Gilles Villeneuve Memorial A little Further: > Milano & Monza circuit > Italian Soccer Season runs in September. Check local team schedules. You really must see an Italian Soccer match. This is where the passion really flares! > Bologna FC 1909 Football/Soccer For more stuff to do (there's lots) see the rest of this page. A FEW NOTES ABOUT IMOLA CIRCUIT ENZO E DINO FERRARI
Something strange has happened to the circuit Enzo & Dino Ferrari over the years. What used to be "Ferrari's home race" and a spectacle of Italian passion for the red vehicles, suddenly became unfashionable as attendances have dropped from 180,000 in 2000 to 84,000 in 2004. Perhaps its total shame for the "winning ways" of the home team in 2002, perhaps it's the ridiculous prices charged for admission to a race you can't see much of and probably can guess the outcome of. Not sure. But perhaps that's why f1 opted only to have one italian circuit on its roster for 2007, that being Autodromo Nazionale di Italia a Monza and why the SBK calendar holds its Gran Premio di San Marino at Misano Adriatico Circuit
Bologna's famous covered sidewalks (porticoes, pic) seem to stretch for miles, revealing history,  In December every year, Bologna is home to a phenomenal International Motor Show, which for number of exhibits lags behind its Detroit counterpart, but outstips it totally because of the events it can stage on the several competition areas in and around the exhibit site. Also, try to visit the Ducati Factory/Museum.  Just outside of Bologna (33KM/20MIs SE) is a grandprixcity™ in its own right, Imola, and its famous Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, where several international motorsports events are held, including the San Marino Grand Prix. And only 2 hours drive away is one of the world's premier autosport tourist destinations, Maranello, with its Galleria Ferrari™ Museum (pics). Check out Helena Maino's great Ciao, Ferrari webpage documenting her visit to to the world famous Maranello Museum. Other wonderful Italian cities such as Florence, Venice (pic left), Milano (the main city near the Monza circuit, and the clothes shopping capital of the world) and my personal all time favorite place, Verona, are all within a comfortable drive/train journey. Whether it's your first or hundredth motorsport journey to italy, you're guaranteed to always find automotive inspiration. While you're at the Imola circuit's Official Website, take a minute to do a virtual lap! Godspeed, Cvetko Ostroznik As I say above Bologna is the city of skirted walkways (pic). There is, like almost all of the beautiful Italian cities only an hour or two in most directions (Verona, Florence, Milano, etc) an abundance of art and architecture to gaze at thoughtfully, and any number of supurb restaurants, bustling shopping streets, points of interest, including the [Teatro Comunale/Scala] for opera fans where every great composer and singer in history has sung. As for Imola:, for a little town, sometimes not even mentioned on maps of Northern Italy, it has much to offer visitors during its race weekend. So much so that you might consider never even venturing into Bologna, which is only a short train ride (33KMs/20MIs) away. The Santerno River runs beside it feeding the Mineral Water Park, after which is named the famous Aqua Minerale Curve at the Autodromo, and providing a lovely area to base yourself at for the adventures suggested on this page For race fans, the Ferrari and Minardi factories are nearby. The town also has a rich history, a fine tradition of wine making and culinary pleasure, gorgeous surroundings perfect for walking, horseriding, day trips or golfing, and a fine appreciation of culture. I'll work at adding to this page as dates and venues for the 2003 race are finalized. If you're lucky enough to stay in Imola over the race weekend, you'll never tire of things to do when the racing action pauses! And all within 15 minutes walk of the track's main gates. NOTE: MOST OF THE FOLLOWING REFERS TO IMOLA: Eat The big food cities in this region surrounded by rolling vineyard hills for miles around are Parma and Bologna. With such a fine line up it's little wonder the Emilia Romagna region is considered the culinary center of Italian food and wine. My usual tip is to spend the evening of your arrival in a city scouting the main city center of a new place and seek out some restaurant options for the next few days. If in Imola for the races, which occur respectively in early spring and early fall, it's often nice enough to plan a night out, or even a dinner under the stars! (however don't do it in the main square unless you plan to pay a fortune! Or if you really want a treat and are prepared to travel a little you might venture out to Maranello (Ferrari ™ country) and eat at the world famous "Cavallino" Restaurant ™: Via Abetone Inferiore, 1 Tel. 0536/941160 - Fax. 0536/942324 . Note: you'll need to book. & it is closed on Sundays. In Italy, note that places with white tablecloths, will add a "cover charge", which was incidently invented in Italy. The 'coperta' (trans: covering) has nothing to do with a tip (which is not obligatory in Italy, despite what the waiter tells you or suggests with a condescending sneer!). Sometimes it can be as much at 15USD and a glass of warm Coke can cost the same. So be prepared. In many cases, the food will be wonderful, the wine will be superb, and the bill will be astronomical! Or take my tip and take a side street to a little "tratoria" style "family run" place. That's a crowded side street, where the locals do their shopping/eating... not a dark alley for goodness sake, and certainly take great care (see do/don't in the 'stuff' section). The food you'll find, usually made by one of the family that owns (has owned/will own) the place for centuries, will be served with love and flavor and will leave you with some change that you might gladly use to leave a happy tip because of the wonderful experience you had! Rule of thumb in Italy is: only sit down and look forward to being well fed at a good price if the clientele is Italian. (Works perfectly for Chinese food at home too). While in Bologna you might be tempted to buy a lovely Mortadella (the forefather of what we now know as Bologne, and much much nicer) in one of the lovely salumi stores around the tourist zone. Don't. Keep walking. Eventually you'll find the same cut in a local's delicatessen/supermarket (people, not just tourists, live in Bologna) for half the price. For more info about booking restaurants in this amazing culinary part of the world contact: "Restaurants of Imola's Area", a local restaurateurs association: Telephone: +39 (0) 542 35850. They are also the people to contact if you really think you've been ripped off. Music: Around the summer races there is always entertainment, whether it be live music on temporary stages in the piazza's around town, in the historic main theatre, or at the track . But Imola is a place of music all year long. At other times of the year it hosts an international jazz & blues festival, a world music festival, concerts in it's historic concert hall,. The town also has 2 world renouned music schools, has its own 180 year old municipal band, is home to the most detailed piano museum in the world, the" Scala Collection". So whatever your taste there'll be something to sing about in Imola! I'll post here information as the 2003 event takes shape and venues and performances come to light. Of course if you find out before I do, let me know... Sports: Imola is surrounded by the rolling vineyards and orchards of the Emilia Romagna region of italy. Trecking, jogging, horse riding, golf, and daytrips around the region, are just some of the offerings for this early northern hemisphere spring location. And if you'd rather slow down than speed up, there are famous spas (European health resorts) in and around Imola. Walking is a popular pastime with much to see, including the amazing geological formation provided by the outcrop of the Great Chalk Vein (Vena del Gesso) For more info on any of these call Telephone: +39 (0) 542 602286 Here are some examples:
Shopping Retail stores are often closed on Mondays, except for touristy ones, which you ought to avoid. A 'Tabac' is like a historic tiny convenience store, for everything from stamps (francobollo) to phone cards, to parking fee slips. You'll find at least 3 in the Imola town center. Shopping is like eating in Italy. The locals have their own areas away from the craziness of the tourism centers. If the sign in English says "Turn right here for good shopping,", turn left... and you might find, hidden not too far below the surface some remarkable bargains on some beautiful items. The same applies if you venture into Bologna looking for some of the famous smallgoods there. A pound of mortadella or Parmigianno Regianno cheese will cost you a fortune on the main strip, follow the skirting along the grand boulevard and duck into one of the side streets before you get to the Opera House, you'll find a local delicatesen that will be glad to see you, and will get you something special just for taking the time to come visit! And if you try real hard to use some of the Italian you'll know you'll make some nice friends. And enjoy tasting some of the local specialties too. This type of wander and learn and laught experience is what I really love Italy (and especially nearby beautiful Verona) for. If you're clothes shopping, look about you'll see a lot of great style stuff but really, hold out and see if you can make it to nearby Milano (a little closer to the Monza circuit), where you can go crazy on the sales on sales of clothing in that, the fashion capital of the world! Cinema All films in Italy, (unless noted otherwise and usually only at specialist cinemas) are overdubbed in Italian. In Imola there are 3 cinemas: Cristallo, Centrale and Modernissimo. All of them are in the centre and they only show films with Italian translation. In Faenza, 15KMs/10MIs from Imola, there is also a big cinema center with several screens. Bologna is host to the world famous Cineteca di Bologna, where you're bound to find a good (understatement) film. Culture Art and culture abound in Imola. Each museum is an art gallery, each church is a museum and each historical site is a source of inspiration and excitement for those looking for quiet time away from the track. In a town that hosts modern art exhibitions, international music and short film festivals, you couldn't expect much less. Picture shows Imola's central piazza. Oh, the coffee there! If you're shopping for a memento for mom, check out the locally made, world-famous ceramic. Here are a few highlights:
History Appearing as it does at the cross roads of history, this grandprixcity is one of the finest for admiring architecture. Visit any one of the locations in the history section above or simply walk the street and you shall see:
Architecture The Pallazo Communale in Bologna is a fortress where a huge museum is located. In 2001, I had the pleasure of spending a lovely cold December afternoon , only a few days after I came across the idea for www.grandprixcities.com in Verona, looking through an awesome collection of weapons and armour in the Pallazo, which is also the site of many exhibitions. Worship If you're Roman Catholic, you're in luck. There's a church on about every corner and probably between each corner in both Bologna and in the beautiful town of Imola. Casinos? There is no casino in Imola at the moment. I don't know if there is one in bologna. I expect so. Let me know if you know.. Do/Don't > Do eat and shop (including for gifts) amongst locals, not tourists. You'll save a bundle, truly taste the city, and meet some wonderful people who'll be glad you went a little out of your way. But hold off your clothes buying for Milano! > Don't presume people speak English. Ask nicely first if they do. There is nothing more grating than a person who presumes their language is 'universal'. Trading a common courtesy for some help is no big ask. Here's some Italian phrase books/ mp3s / > When you're done eating lay knife and fork parallel in the middle of your plate. > If you're invited to an Italian person's house, take a small gift. Flowers (not chrysanthemums, which are considered funeral flowers) or wine are perfect choices. > Don't discuss or argue politics or religion (or racing) with an Italian you've just met. These are considered very personal matters and best discussed once a strong relationship is cultivated. > That being said, you’ll find plenty of people to talk to, in English and Eng-talian, who’ll try very hard to respond. You'll find the blessing is that Italians will admit when they have reached the end of their English skills. This charm avoids many problems. > Italian people, I’ve found, are happy to give directions too, often forming "directions committees for lost tourists," however, the advice "destra, destra, destra, e doppo sinistra" (trans: right, right, right and then left) can lead you mysteriously back to where you started in Italy, where roads have a way of being curiously crooked. Upon your return, the same committee of guides will hold an election, and give you an entire new set of directions, that will mysteriously...(etc) > Hand gestures often say more than words in Italy and, as such, it’s a good idea to pick up a couple of them to add to your conversational arsenal. > Beware the 'show your I.D., I'm a cop', scam. On the heels of the 9/11 tragedy, a new breed of 'low life' began targeting foreign travelers (backpackers mostly). To add to the 'police drama', a car pulls up abruptly, etc... A good idea is to carry only a photocopy of your documents while away from your lodgings. Real italian policemen will be much less dramatic and probably be wearing their distintive white leather highlighted uniform. They'll allow you to summon strangers to the scene to oversee the 'search and seizure'. Scream alot to attract attention. > BEWARE forged event tickets online. Buy from official sources only. > Don't expect to do anything in Italy on a monday. Many stores and businesses are closed. > BE SENSIBLE, stay amongst people, hold tight to your wallet/purse, & HAVE FUN! find motorsport travel news |
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