Emilia Romagna - Itineraries
Trip ideas
Art, food and Ferrari
Our journey starts in Maranello, circa 18km South of Modena. It was here that Enzo Ferrari's dream became reality. Today, the history of the motorcar designed by Ferrari is documented in the official Ferrari museum, alongside the various trophies won by the team responsible for the vehicles' construction and by those pilots to have had the honour of driving them. At Fiorano, just moments away from Maranello in the direction of...
The Dukes and the Delta
We start our journey in Ferrara, with a visit to what might easily be considered the city's most famous landmark. The beautifully conserved Estense Castle, one of few moated castles in Europe, was built as court and residence of the Este family and now provides the stunning location for high profile conferences and international cultural events. In 1995, the historic center of Ferrara was awarded World Heritage Status by UNESCO, in...
The Via Emilia
Nature, history and culture, and the tastiest cusine, all combine in this tour of the Po valley around Piacenza and Parma, following along the side of the Roman, Via Emilia, trunk road. The tour begins in the province of Parma. The majestic Rocca Sanvitale at Fontanellato makes a dramatic start to your journey. Begun in the thirteenth century, the castle is today still encircled by a water-filled moat and reached by a drawbridge....
Riviera Romagnola
To explore the Romagnola Riviera take the SS16 through the serene countryside beginning at the Marche border, at Cattolica. Ornithologists come here to visit the Monte Bartolo Nature Reserve. There are also important archaeological sites at Monte Castello and Colombarone. Like other Riviera towns, Cattolica has an array of hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs and swimming pools all sited beside the sea. You can find shops of every...
Featured Hotels
Antico Borgo di Tabiano Castello
Historical Residences - Tabiano - Salsomaggiore. Elegant hotel located in an ancient 12th century fortress, in the countryside close to Parma:...
