Discovering Emilia Romagna

Emilia-Romagna Routes

Emilia Romagna: motors, food and art cities

From the Motor Valley to the art cities of Parma and Modena, from the Romagna hinterland to the Ravenna mosaics. The "good food" region offers an unforgettable journey of flavours, culture and hospitality.

Type
Culture, Food
Distance
~350 km
Transport
Car, bike (Via Emilia)
Seasons
April-October

Stop 1 — Piacenza and the hills

Piacenza with Piazza Cavalli, then the Piacenza hills with Gutturnio and Ortrugo wines, Grazzano Visconti Castle.

Farmhouses in Piacenza

Stop 2 — Parma, capital of taste

UNESCO City of Music, home of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO, Parma Ham PDO and pumpkin tortelli.

Farmhouses in Parma

Stop 3 — Modena and the Motor Valley

Modena, home of traditional balsamic vinegar PDO, Ferrari, Maserati and Pavarotti. Ferrari Museum in Maranello.

Farmhouses in Modena

Stop 4 — Bologna

University city, medieval centre with UNESCO porticoes, the Two Towers, Piazza Maggiore. Home of tagliatelle, ragù and mortadella.

Farmhouses in Bologna

Stop 5 — Ferrara and the Po Delta

UNESCO Ferrara of the Estensi with Estense Castle and Renaissance walls. Po Delta park, paradise for migratory birds.

Farmhouses in Ferrara

Stop 6 — Ravenna and the mosaics

Eight UNESCO monuments with the most extraordinary Byzantine mosaics in the world.

Farmhouses in Ravenna

Local cuisine

Parmigiano Reggiano PDOParma Ham PDOTortelliniTagliatelle al ragùMortadella PGITraditional balsamic vinegarRomagna piadina PGI LambruscoSangiovese di RomagnaAlbana DOCG

Practical info

Best time: April-October

Recommended duration: 6-8 days

How to get around: car; Via Emilia great by bike