Oh yes! Italy does have its own lavender field: Lavender valley of Rodiano ( Lavanda Val Di Pozzo) is a valley located just a few km from the city of Bologna and it is really cool for those of us with an interesting photographic interest or those who is looking for off the beaten path activities close to Bologna.
Azienda Agricola Val del Pozzo started cultivating lavender years ago and they now produce oils and soaps for their visitors. We went there on Sunday evening. Sadly, there were no boards or signs with indications so we had to stop several times in order to get correct directions from the few people around. For this reason, it took us a while before reaching the Lavender Valley of Rodiano but was not difficult at all.
At a certain point we had to leave our vehicle, and from there walked about 1 km along an unpaved road until we reached the lavander valley. There were plenty of people there!
Some of the people even had special dresses and shoes in order to take a great profile picture for their Facebook page. There were so many photographers taking pictures here and there.
It had been a pleasant way to spend a different kind of evening. If you live close to Bologna, you should visit the Lavender Valley of Rodiano during its flowering days which go from the first to the fifteenth of July.
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Comments (17)
Swayam Tiwari
July 5, 2017 at 1:05 pm
The picture has so much of lavendar inside it. The blue colour automatically transports you to that flower. Is it the dog in the picture? It is looking at you so keenly, as if it wants to say something.
Karie
July 5, 2017 at 10:39 pm
Wow this looks like a really beautiful place. I bet the smell too was really awesome as lavender has a pleasant scent.
Neha
July 6, 2017 at 1:07 pm
The lavender field has such a great view. It must have been so great to stroll through it. I would love to visit here one day
gastrotravelogue
July 6, 2017 at 1:48 pm
Wow ! I never knew that this existed. Thanks so much for sharing . It's really beautiful.
Swati
July 6, 2017 at 2:48 pm
It looks so beautiful. I am sure it is a great relaxing way to spend a day. Are you allowed to walk in the fields ? The smell would be wondorous
Niranjana Fidelis
July 7, 2017 at 9:18 pm
Yep we could walk In the fields . There are pathways between the rows
Sandy N Vyjay
July 7, 2017 at 3:58 am
Lavender fields are really a thing of beauty. Always associated them with Provence. But I see that there is piece of this enchanting beauty in Bologna also. Loved the pics, they bring alive the colour and vibrancy stunningly.
Daniela Miovska
July 7, 2017 at 11:45 am
It looks like heaven to me, and the lavender just adds to my point. Italy is such a beautiful and abundant country, there is beauty in every corner. I would love to visit this piece of heaven one day. Thanks for sharing it!
Travel tips
July 7, 2017 at 11:57 am
I had the same sensation as well. Seemed to me a piece of heaven!
Anna Nowak
July 7, 2017 at 3:03 pm
I've always dreamt about lavender fields in France. Still haven't been. Beautiful photos:-)
Jessica Flynn
July 7, 2017 at 3:09 pm
Colorful fields can do so much for a country's landscape! I love the likes of rapeseed & lavender (& purple is one of my favorite colors!)
Johna
July 7, 2017 at 3:34 pm
Love the photos and details of your post! Definitely another place to add to my never ending travel bucketlist hehe.
Kirstie
July 7, 2017 at 7:41 pm
It sounds like a lovely place! I love all the shades of lavender!
Bistra Yakimova
July 7, 2017 at 8:37 pm
I love those lavender fields in Bologna! It's a beautiful photogenic piece of
Provance indeed 🙂
Kate Storm
July 7, 2017 at 9:16 pm
This looks so beautiful!! I still haven't seen a lavender field in bloom, I really need to fix that…
escapesanddiaries
July 10, 2017 at 1:56 am
Hmmm, makes me miss my hometown. So much full of flowers and so serene. Indeed. Bologna is an instagrammable place to be . x
Jerny Destacamento
July 10, 2017 at 4:31 pm
Beautiful! Lavender fields are a good place for instagram photos too! <3