Bobbio (Italy) is an ancient resort town (balneology, skiing) in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, in the valley of the Trebbia River near Piacenza, at the foot of the high mountain Peniche (Italian).
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Bobbio is a very particular village, which has developed all around the abbey of San Colombano, one of the most important Benedictine monasteries, which remains connected to the rest of the Val Trebbia through a spectacular bridge. Because of its charm, Bobbio was elected "Most Beautiful Village in Italy" in 2020.
Bobbio: let's find out together through the images
Bobbio is considered the most important Borgo Piacentino in the Trebbia Valley. It is located at the foot of Monte Penice and benefits from the sea currents due to its proximity to Liguria.
Inside Bobbio you can admire the spectacular alleys and historic buildings, reliving the history of the medieval era of which it was the protagonist, especially as a center of art and culture.
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A tip is to admire it from the outside as well. In fact, walking on the Gobbo bridge (also known as the “Devil's” bridge) you can see a spectacular landscape. If you go in the evening, you will have the sunset light just behind the town, an event that will give you sensational colors.
What to see in Bobbio?
Bobbio, although it is a small Borgo Piacentino scattered in the hills of Piacenza, has a lot to offer.
Ponte Gobbo (or of the devil)
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As mentioned at the beginning of the article, this bridge is one of the most visited points because it allows you to see Bobbio in its entirety from the outside. Crossing it towards sunset time, you can admire spectacular colors.
The bridge has this particular name, "Gobbo" because it is not flat, but is irregular along the path made up of 11 arches. It is also called "del Diavolo" because according to a legend it was created by the devil himself to frighten the monks of the Abbey of San Colombano so that they would not cross the river.
Abbey of San Colombano: let's see the details
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The Abbey of San Colombano is located in the heart of Bobbio, in the oldest part of the village. As already mentioned before, the development of Bobbio is linked precisely to this abbey, which represents one of the most important monastic centers in Europe. Founded in 614, the whole complex has gradually expanded over the years, covering a large area with several buildings. So let's see some more details about this imposing abbey.