Emilia Romagna is a frank and honest land, unashamedly devoted to the pleasures of life, whose every pore exudes the beauty of art. If there were a ranking order of the five senses, taste would come first here.
Set among the wonderful natural scenery of the Apennine mountains, the Adriatic sea and the River Po, E-R (its abbreviation) is a mélange of breathtaking land and cityscapes ranging from the seductive cities of art such as Bologna, Ferrara, Ravenna and Parma, to the sea-side resorts of Rimini and Milano Marittima (Milano-on-sea), the lagoon areas, the picturesque medieval towns, abbeys, castles and hills, all invoking ancient memories of chivalry and stories of love.
During any visit here you are constantly reminded of the region’s glorious past history, as you discover places renowned for their association with illustrious Italians: Dante Alighieri and Ravenna, Giovanni Pascoli and Forlì, Matilde di Canossa and Reggio Emilia, Giuseppe Verdi in Bologna and Parma, awarded the accolade of ‘cities of music’ by Unesco.
All places famed not only for art but also genuine gustatory genius: parma ham and parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar and tagliatelle, just for starters. But aside from its kaleidoscope of attractions, Emilia Romagna is also renowned for its fun-loving atmosphere of theme parks, enchanted itineraries, all unifying the greatness of its past with everyday modern life. Visiting ER is a real pleasure.

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