Bologna Montana Art Trail: 100 km di Land Art nell'Appennino

The Bologna Montana Art Trail, or BOM Art Trail, stretches for 100 kilometers in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines near Bologna. It aims to become an outdoor gallery showcasing around fifty sculptures made entirely from natural materials. Launched in early summer 2023 with support from the Viva il Verde association and Monzuno's deputy mayor, Ermanno Pavesi, the project began with five pieces by artists Paolo Vivian, Enrico Menegatti, Marta Zucchinali, Rodolfo Liprandi, and Gianluigi Zeni. In 2024, ten more artworks from both Italian and international artists are expected. The trail passes through several towns and was inaugurated on June 1, 2024, alongside the Bologna Montana Evergreen Fest, which runs until June 9, 2024. Throughout the summer, visitors can enjoy concerts, theater performances, exhibitions, workshops, and wellness activities. Inspired by the Via degli Dei linking Bologna and Florence, the initiative promotes slow tourism while highlighting local sanctuaries, archaeological sites, and picturesque eateries. The Emilia Romagna region, under Cultural and Landscape Councillor Mauro Felicori, has pledged its support, with completion anticipated in three years.