Tulip Field: 8,000 Tulips in Bloom in the Hills of Modigliana

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Every spring, in the hills of the Tuscan-Romagna Apennines, something happens that is hard to put into words. Eight thousand tulips burst into bloom all at once in the garden of Agriturismo Re Piano, just a few kilometres from Modigliana, turning the landscape into a breathtaking explosion of colour.

This is when Tulipani all’Aria comes to life: an event that has been held for many years now and never fails to surprise.

What Is Tulipani all’Aria?

Tulipani all’Aria is not a village festival or a trade fair. It is something simpler – and, for that very reason, more special. Painters arrive with their easels and paint from life, surrounded by tulips. The colours on the canvas mirror those of the field. Some watch, some stroll, some sit on the grass: everyone finds their own way to enjoy the moment.

Then, together, we light the barbecue. We eat outdoors, laugh and get to know one another. They are simple things, but it is precisely in simplicity that we rediscover a genuine connection with nature and with each other.

As Antonella, the owner of Re Piano, puts it: there is no room for anger when you are part of something as great as nature.

When Do the Tulips Bloom in Modigliana?

The tulips usually bloom between late March and mid-April, depending on the temperatures, and are at their best for about two to three weeks. We recommend that you contact us to find out exactly how the flowering is coming along and to book your visit at the best time.

In spring it is not only the tulips that bloom at Re Piano: the almond trees are already in blossom, violets and primroses dot the meadows, and the scent of acacia heralds the arrival of the warmer months. It is elderflower time too, and we use the flowers to make our own artisan cordial.

More Than Tulips: Things to Do in Spring at Re Piano

Spring is the most colourful and joyful season of the year in the hills of Modigliana. Here is what you can enjoy during your stay:

  • Walks and treks along 180 km of waymarked trails, with views over the green hills
  • Tastings at local wineries and visits to goat’s and buffalo cheese producers
  • Relaxing in the Spa, with its barrel sauna and jacuzzi, open in spring too
  • Painting-from-life classes with Antonella, painter and the soul of Re Piano
  • Foraging for wild plants: rosalacci (poppies) for tortelli, acacia flowers for fritters

How to Get Here and Where to Stay

Agriturismo Re Piano is in the hills of Modigliana (FC), 3 km from the town centre, about 30 minutes from Faenza and an hour from Ravenna, Bologna and Florence.

For the tulip weekend you can choose from our apartments: Le Rondini, available as a room with private bathroom or as a full apartment, ideal for couples and families; I Fiori, a cheerful first-floor apartment with a balcony and views of the hills, perfect for couples or small families; Le Colline for larger families; or La Stanza degli Affreschi for anyone looking for an intimate, artistic stay. All with free use of the pool.

➡ Check availability for the flowering season
➡ Contact us to find out how the flowering is coming along