Castelvetro: flag presentation of “The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy”

When: Sunday 17 May 2026, starting at 11:30 in the municipal council chamber of Castelvetro.

The ceremony formalizes Castelvetro’s admission into the national association The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy, which promotes historic centers and local initiatives. This event concludes a certification process started in March 2022 and finalized after evaluation by the association’s Scientific Committee.

Main program

• 11:30 – Institutional greetings by Mayor Federico Poppi, followed by remarks from Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Agriculture, Tourism and Commerce, Roberto Giovini.
• Speeches by regional councillor Luca Sabattini (representing Emilia-Romagna) and Paolo Corbini, director of the Città del Vino association.
• Contributions from Luca Albertazzi, mayor of Dozza and national councillor of the association, and Fiorello Primi, president of The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy.
• Official handover of the flag to the mayor closing the ceremony.
• 14:30 – Guided visit to the municipal vinegar house (Acetaia comunale).
• Outdoor guided tour of Castelvetro’s historic village.

What to see and background

The day is part of a busy weekend featuring a gastronomic-musical motor event and cultural visits to exhibitions in the village, including “Fili d’oro a Palazzo”, displays at Palazzo Rangoni and the “Donne d’Elezione” exhibition at the Pake civic hall. The flag presentation highlights Castelvetro’s cultural and historical value at regional and national level.

Practical information

• Venue: municipal council chamber, Municipality of Castelvetro (early arrival recommended).
• Parts of the program take place outdoors; check weather forecasts and municipal announcements before attending.
• For precise schedules and participation details, contact the municipal offices or local tourist information.

Why attend: the ceremony offers a chance to learn about the recognition process for historic villages, explore guided routes, and discover local culinary traditions such as the vinegars featured during the Acetaia visit.