• About Emilia Romagna

The Emilia Romagna is one of the 20 regions of Italy. It is less familiar to non-Italians than the better known region of Tuscany with whom it shares its southern border but it is nonetheless Italian for that. Pasta originated here as did its unmissable partner parmesan cheese. Parma ham, the most noble prosciutto, also originated in the region.

It is also home to Ferrari and Maserati and was the birthplace of the tractor company, Lamborghini, now better known for their sports cars.

The Romans finally completed the via Emilia in 183 BC and it continues to serve as one of the main arterial roads of Italy, following its original route to this day. Its arrival led to the colonisation of the valley of the river Po, the bread basket of Italy, known as the Pianura Padana. The agricultural potential of this region made it the most populated and economically successful part of Italy, which it remains today.

Running in a majestic straight line from Piacenza to the coast at Rimini, the Via Emilia connects the cities of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, and Bologna, all within an hour’s drive of Villa Lugara.

Links

Emilia-Romagna in Lonely Planet

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/italy/emilia-romagna-and-san-marino/travel-tips-and-articles/cuisine-cars-and-culture-nine-reasons-to-visit-emilia-romagna/40625c8c-8a11-5710-a052-1479d276ad14

On the 11 Unesco sites in Emilia Romagna

Last section of this article is about the Appenine National Park, one of the biggest in Italy. It is located between Tuscany and Emilia Romagna and covers the whole ridge of the Apennines.

https://blog.travelemiliaromagna.com/unesco-emilia-romagna