A guided tour led by Cristian Paolini, for the Diapason Progetti Musicali Association. A chance to discover the beating heart of Budrio’s tradition.

The Ocarina Museum in Budrio is the only one in Italy that tells the story of this wonderful instrument, from its origins to new contemporary expressions, through the creations of its original makers (Giuseppe Donati, Cesare Vicinelli, Alberto Mezzetti).

Photographs and score complete a story that has been surprising and enchanting artists from all over the world since the 19th century.

This initiative is part of the broader “Saturday with the Ocarina” project, conceived and organized by the Diapason Progetti Musicali APS Association in collaboration with the Municipality of Budrio, which also includes a workshop for children.

Guided tour led by Succede Solo a Bologna

A unique opportunity to explore an exclusive and captivating place, a true hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Bolognese countryside.

HISTORY

The villa was constructed in Vedrana di Budrio at the end of the 17th century by Marquis Giuseppe Carlo Ratta, based on a design by Bertelli. The architecture reflects the Bolognese senatorial family’s desire for prestige, while also offering a functional structure. The central part of the villa symbolized the family’s status, while the side wings housed the kitchen, staff quarters, and storage areas for the agricultural estate’s operations.

The large cellar was used for wine production and the storage of barrels. In 1896, the villa and its surrounding farm were purchased by Annibale Certani, an agricultural engineer and the great-great-grandfather of the current owners.

In 1945, during World War II, the villa suffered severe damage. However, it was fully restored in 2017 by the Vittori Venenti family, including repairs from the damage caused by the 2012 earthquake.

Dating back to the 16th century, the villa was initially owned by the Cospi family and later inherited by the Ranuzzi Cospi family. In the 18th century, it underwent a radical transformation, emerging as an architectural masterpiece. At the heart of the complex stands the villa, featuring a frescoed loggia with three arches, flanked by two porticoed structures and two symmetrical buildings with elegant facades.

In the 17th century, it housed a renowned picture gallery with works by Guido Reni, and in the 18th century, it became a prominent cultural hub. Here, Count Prospero Ferdinando Ranuzzi founded the literary academy “I Notturni,” which was frequented by aristocrats and intellectuals. After changing hands several times, the villa was restored in the 1980s by Giovanni Tamburini, who returned it to its original grandeur.