Experience the emotion of the Caterina Sforza Festival with an excellent stay
On the occasion of the fifth edition of the Caterina Sforza Festival of Forlì – The Nonconformist 2025, transform your participation into an unforgettable experience by choosing the prestigious Grand Hotel Castrocaro - Longlife Formula.
Located in the heart of Romagna, this historic Art Deco Grand Hotel is a true architectural jewel that combines the charm of the past with modern and innovative services.
Every detail is designed to offer an exclusive experience: from the refined rooms, tastefully furnished and equipped with every comfort, to the Health Spa of the Lucia Magnani Health Clinic, an oasis of regeneration that integrates thermal treatments, preventive medicine, wellness programs and cutting-edge technologies.
A gastronomic experience signed by Carlo Cracco
The sensory journey continues at the table with an unmissable stop: the Restaurant Via Roma 2 by Carlo Cracco, housed inside the Grand Hotel.
Here the multi-starred chef brings his vision combined with the Long Life Formula project, reinterpreting the Romagna tradition in a concept of 'well-being'.
The tasting menus are a tale of taste and territory: selected local products, seasonal raw materials, creative combinations and impeccable technique give life to elegant, surprising dishes deeply rooted in Italian gastronomic culture.
Every dinner at Via Roma 2 is much more than a simple meal: it is a multisensory experience, which begins with a welcome in a refined room, continues with impeccable service and culminates in courses that amaze for their aesthetics, balance and depth of flavors.
The carefully curated wine list highlights the area's excellent wines, without neglecting major national and international labels.The luxury of authenticity
Whether you are celebrating a special event, experiencing the emotions of the Festival or simply taking a break, the Via Roma 2 Restaurant is the perfect place to celebrate the pleasure of good food in a unique setting, where every detail is designed to offer a memorable memory.
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Combine culture, wellness and haute cuisine in a single experience: the Grand Hotel Castrocaro awaits you for an exclusive stay that will leave its mark.
Caterina Sforza Festival Program of Forlì – The Nonconformist 2025
📍 Ravaldino Fortress, Forlì
🗓 June 11–13, 2025 | 🕡 from 5.30pm to 11.30pm
🎟️ Free entry with reservation on the official website of the festival.
Wednesday 11th June
- Talk Show: Genius and Debauchery – New Discoveries on Giovanni dalle Bande Nere
With Gino Fornaciari, Salvatore Giannella, Eleonora Mazzoni, Sonia Muzzarelli, Gianandrea Pasquinelli, Tiziana Rambelli and Mirko Traversari. - Opening concert: ForlìMusic Orchestra conducted by Danilo Rossi, artistic director of ForlìMusica and former Viola Soloist of the Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala in Milan.
- Master lecture: Max Recalcati on the theme of the sacred.
Thursday, June 12
- Author's portrait: Rosella Postorino, author of The tasters, in dialogue with Eleonora Mazzoni.
- Theatrical performance: Hitler's Food Taster by the Teatro Popolare d'Arte Company, directed by Sandro Mabellini, with Silvia Gallerano and Alessia Giangiuliani.
Friday 13th June
- Author's portrait: Gianna Colletti with the monologue Almenopause, which breaks down prejudices and stereotypes to defuse the fear of growing old.
- Concert: InArte Youth Orchestra with unpublished music and compositions created for the occasion by young composers and performed for the first time.
- Master lecture: Alexander D'Avenia on the profound connection between literature and spirituality, writing and transcendence.
Catherine's Village
In the Gardens of the Rocca di Ravaldino, open from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, the Catherine's Village, an area that will host:(forlinotizie.net)
- Historical reenactments and demonstrations of Renaissance craftsmanship.
- Educational laboratories for children inspired by the Renaissance.
- Food and beverage area with local specialties.
- Book Arena with presentations of literary works.
The Village will be animated by the associations Drago Oscuro, Famaleonis and Rosa dei Venti, who will bring to the stage moments of daily life of the time.
Live a unique cultural, gastronomic and wellness experience. Book your stay at the Grand Hotel Castrocaro now and let yourself be transported between the sacred and the profane, past and present, art and relaxation.
