A Guide to Emilia Romagna
The region of Emilia Romagna is divided into the provinces of Bologna, Modena, Forlì, Parma, Piacenza, Reggio Emilia, Ferrara, Rimini and Ravenna. Look beyond the prosciutto.
PROVINCE OF BOLOGNA
Bologna
View this fine example of medieval town planning from the highest point of the city.
Bologna Fairs and Exhibitions
The main annual fairs and exhibitions taking place in the BolognaFiere.
Museum of peasant life
Seven centuries of backbreaking work on the land, not so much celebrated as remembered with respect.
Scottish Celts in Italy
They came and they stayed in support of Bonnie Prince Charlie
PROVINCE OF FERRARA
Ferrara
Do consider a trip to Ferrara at the very least for the annual Busker Festival.
Park of the River Po Delta
Consider a canoe trip to discover the calm waters and wildlife of the delta.
Suggested visitors centers in the River Po Delta
There are four main visitor centres, each has its own special history .
Argenta eco-museums
The Oasi delle Valli di Argenta is an important wet zone and is part of the Parco Regionale del Delta del Po.
PROVINCE OF FORLI CESENA
Forli Cesena
Forli and Cesena are two places, but somehow like to stick together, not just for rabbit breeding.
Parco Nazionale Foreste Casentinesi
A truly mysterious zone of thick woods and deeper legends and folk tales.
Thermal baths of Forli Cesena
More precisely Salsomaggiore Terme, the now regular home of the Miss Italia competition.
Treasures of Sogliano al Rubicone
The famous cheese buried underground is one reason to visit Sogliano, but many other fine museums and sites remain undisturbed.
Mythical figures of Romagna
Who are they, what did they do, what have they contributed to the culture of Romagna
PROVINCE OF MODENA
Cross Country Skiing near Modena
Once the snow arrives the cyclists of the Apennines start skiing near Frassinoro Piandelagotti.
PROVINCE OF PARMA
Historical Parma
A reader asks us for a brief background to the city of Parma and the surrounding territory.
Apennine folk festival
If you think the walz and polka are tradtional dances, think again. Our musical roots are more ancient.
Bardi Castle
This is a genuine medieval town perched on a narrow rock in the province of Parma.
Arturo Toscanini House Museum
Discover the hometown of one of Italy's greastest composers.
PROVINCE OF PIACENZA
Bobbio
A medieval Irish monk had an eye for a business opportunity and set himself up in Bobbio.
PROVINCE OF RAVENNA
La Nott De' Biso in Faenza
A mid winter mulled wine event with a moorish protagonist
Faenza
Along with Deruta one of Italy's most important centers for ceramic art production.
Ravenna festival
The Ravenna Festival in the summer is another good reason to head to the Byzantine city.
Cervia and her salty history
Salt is and was the key to Cervia's well being, although Garibaldi's wife saw her end here
PROVINCE OF RIMINI
Rimini and the beach
Rimini has been a beach resort since 1843 and is still run with north European precision.
Republic of San Marino
UK architect Sir Norman Foster is building something very distinctive at the gates of the Repubic.
PROVINCE OF REGGIO EMILIA
Balloon festival over Carpineti
A week long festival in Carpineti, central Italy, for balloon enthusiasts and a chance for all romantics to declare their love in a unique way. |
