Emilia-Romagna: Hotels and Accommodation

Nature

In Emilia-Romagna, 73 different habitats, more than 2,700 plant types and over 350 vertebrate species are protected and preserved. The Emilia-Romagna Regional Park in the Po Delta lies south of the Po, opposite the Veneto Regional Park north of the river.

The landscape of the Ferrara Po Delta extends from the River Po to the Valli di Comacchio. The Po Delta Regional Park offers special birdwatching routes, equipped areas and observation points.

Culture

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna comprises eight monuments representing architectural and artistic development between the 5th and 6th centuries AD. Their mosaics are among the best-preserved examples of this art form in Europe and combine Western and Eastern motifs and techniques. The mosaic tradition and technique, which are part of Ravenna’s cultural identity, are kept alive through activities dedicated to communicating, teaching, preserving and promoting mosaic art.

Modena’s Piazza Grande is located on the historic Via Emilia in the medieval city centre. Modena Cathedral and the Torre Civica are together regarded as an outstanding example of early Romanesque art, with exceptional architectural and sculptural quality.

Ferrara was the first Renaissance city to be developed according to a complex urban plan. The original Renaissance landscape of the Po Delta around Ferrara can still be recognised in the region’s landscape design in the 21st century.

Cuisine

Dairies, ham producers and balsamic vinegar makers in Emilia-Romagna organise tours that end with a tasting. The Rocca Sforzesca in Dozza houses a permanent exhibition featuring more than 1,000 wines, spirits and balsamic vinegars. At the Enoteca Regionale dell’Emilia-Romagna in Dozza, you can taste and purchase every label in the on-site wine bar; regular meetings with producers are also held there.

Emilia-Romagna has 24 museums spread throughout the region dedicated to typical local products, presenting their history, people and production techniques. At Casa Artusi, the “Mariette” teach visitors how to prepare piadina romagnola and sfoglia, as well as how to make fresh egg pasta, kneaded by hand and rolled out with a rolling pin.

Activities and Coast

The Ciclovia dei Gessi di Gaibola can be started from San Lazzaro di Savena railway station or Ozzano dell’Emilia railway station. It is approximately 21 kilometres long and is recommended for mountain bikes because of its considerable climbs.

The beaches of the Romagna Riviera stretch for more than 110 kilometres.

Regional Entry Points

For onward travel within the region, Bologna, Modena, Parma and Reggio Emilia are available to you.

For the higher-level travel overview: Italy.

More Destinations

More places within the same destination:

Umbria, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Campania, Veneto.