Emilia-Romagna, Italy travel guide

Region information

Emilia-Romagna - a guide and places to visit

The Emilia-Romagna region runs east to west across the northern part of central Italy.

The central part of the region includes the fine cities of Parma, Modena and Bologna. Parma and Bologna are, of course, highly prized for their gastronomic achievements. Other highlights include the interesting  towns of Carpi and Corregio in this part of Emilia-Romagna.

The cities of Rimini and Ravenna - famous above all for its mosaics - are near the Adriatic at the east of the region, with the interesting town of Cesena to discover inland between the two.

Towards the north of the Emilia-Romagna region is the town of Ferrara, with its stunning collection of historical buildings, and also the historical town of Mirandola. Visit also the village of San Leo and its impressive castle.

On the coast to the east of Ferrara lies the Po Delta, with its many nature reserves and the National Park 'Parco Delta del Po', a fine place for nature watching - see particulary Comacchio.

Modena

Faenza, the town famous as the home of pottery (hence 'faience') is inland from Ravenna, and close to the popular village of Brisighella, famed especially for its restaurants and food markets.

At the western end of the region you should visit Piacenza with its fine historical centre, and the beautiful medieval town at Castell Arquato, with its basilica and splendid castle, the Rocca Viscontea; and visit the fine cathedral at Fidenza.

The independent principality of San Marino is on the southern border of the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.