Emilia-Romagna today is one of Italy’s largest regions. It is an amalgamation of two the historical regions of Emilia and Romagna. However, you notice it abundantly when you are in Romagna. From Bologna on, the plains give way to the hilly and sometimes mountainous landscape.
In the north you have the Po Valley, which takes up almost half of the region. This makes this region one of the flattest in all of Italy. To the east, the region borders the Adriatic coast, with cities such as Cesenatico and Rimini. To the south, you have the height of the Appenines running right through Italy.
Emilia-Romagna is divided into a number of provinces. Below are the provinces with their main cities:
Emilia-Romagna’s cuisine has everything you could want. Parmigano Reggiano, lasagna, tortellini but also prosciutto di Parma, mortadella and balsamico. The culinary heart of the region is the capital Bologna. This city proudly bears the nickname Il grosso, which means “the fat one. The Bolognesi know all too well how to prepare local dishes.
Spend the night at Ca “dell” Olivo in southern Emilia-Romagna. Monique and Silvester bought a beautiful vacation home and apartment several years ago. After making the necessary repairs and renovations, they now live year-round in Sogliano al Rubicone.
