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 It is the brainchild of Harry Baldissera, an eclectic artist and visionary craftsman who wanted to renovate a dilapidated farmhouse so that it spoke of 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: there was the desire to express oneself through art. Come in today Paciu Maison (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. His fashion house combines poetry and craftsmanship, surrealism and memory. baldissera he doesn't build, he loves to experiment with everything he finds, especially with the "plaster-fabric”, a technique that allows him to shape the material as if it were a story, soft and resistant at the same time.
Where reality mixes with creativity
Accompanied by the guide (sometimes by Baldissera himself) you enter this house and are immediately captivated by the colourful world that emerged from the imagination of baldisseraIt starts with the Genesis Hall, within whose walls the sea lives. Following the tour route, 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
Enter every room of the Paciu Maison It's like leafing through a picture book. Blue Room It is the most iconic with blue walls, mirrors and plays of light. Red Room, wrapped in warm fabrics and soft lights, it seems to tell a love story from another time. Living Room of Wonders, where color dominates and where design, pop art and family memories mix with ironic taste. The Kitchen of Memories It's a collage of domestic history. It's the most authentic place, where you feel at home. And what can we say about the charming hallway 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 è open to the public by reservation, welcoming visitors, photographers and curious onlookers from all over Italy.
Paciu (diminutive of “paciugo”) House It's 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."
