Paciu Maison: The House of Wonders Just Outside Bologna
Just outside Bologna, nestled among the endless fields of Ozzano Emilia, lies a house unlike any other. It's Paciu Maison, a place of the soul conceived by the visionary genius Harry Baldissera, which transforms visitors into a sensory experience.
An idea born in 2017
Paciu Maison was born from an idea by Harry Baldissera , an eclectic artist and visionary craftsman who wanted to renovate a dilapidated farmhouse so that it would speak to himself, his travels, and his dreams. Every corner of the Maison is the result of craftsmanship (he used recycled materials), an intuition, or a momentary emotion. There was no pre-established plan: it was simply the desire to express oneself through art. Entering Paciu Maison today (which is constantly evolving) is like exploring a dreamer's laboratory, where everything has a soul and nothing is left to chance.
Who is Baldissera?
Harry Baldissera , born in 1999, is much more than an artist: he is a visual storyteller. Born and raised in Emilia, he is a painter, sculptor, set designer, and designer. Poetry and craftsmanship, surrealism and memory coexist in his work. Baldissera doesn't build; he loves to experiment with whatever he finds, especially with " plaster-fabric ," a technique that allows him to shape material as if it were a story, simultaneously soft and durable.
Where reality mixes with creativity
Accompanied by a guide (sometimes Baldissera himself), you enter this house and are immediately captivated by the colorful world created by Baldissera 's imagination . You begin with the Genesis Room , whose walls are alive with the sea. Following the tour, the colors, shapes, and styles of the rooms create a surreal and dreamlike journey, where the perception of reality blends with creativity. There is no dominant style: each room has its own identity, inspired by different artistic movements, from Van Gogh (as in the incredible Bathroom ) to Surrealism.
The most iconic rooms
Entering each room of Paciu Maison is like leafing through an illustrated book. The Blue Room is the most iconic, with its pale blue walls, mirrors, and plays of light. The Red Room, wrapped in warm fabrics and soft lighting, seems to tell a love story from another era. The Living Room of Wonders , where color dominates and where design, pop art, and family memories blend with ironic flair. The Kitchen of Memories hosts a collage of domestic history. It is the most authentic place, the one where you feel at home. And what can we say about the evocative corridor with handles hanging on the walls, inviting you to open doors that aren't there?
Each room in the Maison holds a different message, but each speaks the same language: that of wonder.
Paciu Maison today: a destination for curious travelers
Today Paciu Maison is open to the public by reservation , welcoming visitors, photographers and curious onlookers from all over Italy.
Paciu (short for "paciugo") Maison is a place to experience slowly, perfect for those seeking authentic and unconventional experiences. Visiting this house feels like becoming an active part of a work of art.
Paciu Maison
Via Pedagna, 5 Ponte Rizzoli (BO)
To reach Paciu Maison, simply enter "Paciu Maison" into Google Maps. We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes before the tour starts.
The parking lot is not large, so campers wishing to visit Paciu Maison should contact the reception desk to check availability before booking.
At Ponte Rizzoli there are several open spaces where you can park your camper, then proceed on foot for 1,7 km along the cycle path that runs alongside Via Pedagna.
Osvaldo Ferretti, is a journalist who collaborates with tourism, food and wine and outdoor tourism magazines (Caravan e Camper, Golden Camping & Glamping) and has participated in the editing of tourist guides on camper travel published by De Agostini and Mondadori.
In June 2015, he received the Golden Pen International Journalism Award, sponsored by the Croatian National Tourist Board. He runs his own blog, "Itinerando."
