Dozza

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Comune di Dozza
Coat of arms of Comune di Dozza
Municipal coat of arms
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province Bologna (BO)
Mayor Antonio Borghi (since June 2004)
Elevation 190 m
Area 24 km²
Population
 - Total (as of December 31, 2004) 5,886
 - Density 151/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 44°22′55″N, 11°38′25″E
Gentilic Dozzesi
Dialing code 0542
Postal code 40060
Website: www.comune.dozza.bo.it

Dozza is an Italian comune in the province of Bologna. Dozza is known for its festival of the painted wall, which takes place every two years. During this festival, famous national and international artists paint steady works on the walls of the houses. A local landmark is the Sforza's Castle, which hosts the regional winebar of the Emilia-Romagna.



The Italians in Brazil(South of America), visit the website of "Famiglia Dozza", http://www.dozza.rg.com.br