04/10/2026
Museo Ducati with .repost
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On October 4, Bologna comes together to celebrate its patron saint, San Petronio.
For generations, the day has been a time to gather with family and friends, share a meal, and celebrate the city and its traditions.
It also holds a special place in Ducati’s history.
That’s because for years, brothers Adriano, Bruno, and Marcello Ducati celebrated San Petronio alongside their Ducati employees. Even after Ducati became a state-run company in 1948, they continued the tradition, organizing a lunch at one of Bologna’s most renowned restaurants for 200 to 300 former employees, with a strictly Bolognese menu.
The tradition eventually faded, particularly after the passing of Adriano Ducati, but the memories remain with those who were there.
This photograph comes from Storia della Ducati, written by Bruno Cavalieri Ducati.
To everyone celebrating, Buon San Petronio! If you’re looking to share the celebration, join us at the Museo Ducati for its special opening.
Entry is free, but booking is required.
Book via the link in bio.
