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Rochetta Mattei – Bologna’s Fantasy Castle

Rochetta Mattei – Bologna’s Fantasy Castle

Cesare Mattei built a fantasy castle just outside of Bologna. There he concocted his cure for cancer.

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Posted on August 24, 2018 by Paul's BlogsPosted in BolognaTagged Bologna, bologna castle, castle, day trip, Italy, rochetta mattei. Leave a comment

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