Reggio Emilia is a vibrant city that combines history, culture and culture. The well-preserved medieval architecture gives the city a wonderful atmosphere.
A must-see is the old town of Reggio Emilia, which impresses with its charming squares, beautiful buildings and narrow streets. Piazza Prampolini, the main square, is where locals and tourists meet to soak up the city’s vibrant atmosphere. The Cathedral of Reggio Emilia, with its stunning Romanesque façade, is another must-see.
The city has several art galleries and museums, including the prestigious Palazzo Magnani Foundation, which hosts a variety of exhibitions throughout the year. The Teatro Municipale Vall is an impressive historic theatre that offers a wonderful programme of performances, from opera to ballet. Visitors can go on culinary journeys, exploring the local markets where they can sample local produce.
In addition, the Reggio Emilia region is made up of rolling hills, vineyards and picturesque villages that offer a wonderful natural setting for activities such as cycling and more. It is worth visiting the Parque del Gigante, and taking in the wonderful views of the peaceful surroundings.
Location
Reggio Emilia Municipality is a city in northern Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna region. Located in Po River Valley, at about 50 km from Bologna, on the Via Emilia, Reggio Emilia borders Parma’s territory to the west.
SQUARES:
Reggio Emilia is known for several beautiful and significant squares. Piazza Prampolini, also known as Piazza Grande, is the city’s main square, hosting important buildings like the Town Hall and the Cathedral. Piazza San Prospero, linked to Piazza Prampolini, is another major square. Additionally, Piazza Fontanesi and Piazza della Vittoria are also noteworthy squares in the city.
Palazzo Magnani
Palazzo Magnani is a treasure trove of art that you should see! Antiquity and modernity meet here to reveal a magnificent space for art. La Fondazione Palazzo Magnani promotes artistic works that affect emotions and culture.
The object of constant research is laboratory, experiential and narrative teaching, in the awareness that practicing art is the main path through which individual and collective practice can be reconciled.
Civic Museums of Reggio Emilia (Musei Civici di Reggio Emilia)
Palazzo dei Musei is a fascinating museum complex with origins dating back to the 13th century. Explore diverse collections ranging from archaeology to natural history, marvel at Roman mosaics, and be captivated by lively exhibitions that explore the region’s rich heritage.
Maramotti Collection (Collezione Maramotti)
Collezione Maramotti is a private contemporary art collection located in Reggio Emilia inside the first production site of the Italian fashion house Max Mara.
Every year it organizes a weekly program of guided tours to discover the over two hundred permanent works collected within it: paintings, sculptures and installations representing the main Italian and international artistic trends from 1945 to today. The visit to the permanent collection is accompanied, takes place by reservation and is reserved for a maximum of 25 visitors at a time.
Tenuta di Roncolo (Venturini Baldini)
Venturini Baldini is a must-see for all lovers of food and wine from Emilia-Romagna. Take a stroll through the ancient estate, nestled among forests, orchards and vineyards. It is a perfect combination of history and nature. You will be able to admire the magnificent views of the landscape and architecture.
Then visit the wine-growing area and the ancient cellar, where the excellent labels are “resting”; you will taste wines, traditional and not only, characteristic of these lands, combined with excellent local products.
Catherdal Reggio Emilia
The Reggio Emilia Cathedral, or Duomo di Reggio Emilia, stands majestically in the heart of Reggio Emilia, Italy, as a testament to centuries of architectural evolution and religious devotion.
Basilica di San Prospero
The Basilica of San Prospero, built in Renaissance style (often confused with Baroque), features niches and 11 statues representing the Doctors of the Church and the patron saints of the city. Six lions in red Verona marble complete the exterior decoration, giving it majesty and already announcing the charm of the interior.
Under the high altar, the remains of the saint transferred from the monastery of the same name dedicated to him, located outside the city walls and demolished during the 16th century on the occasion of the “tagliata”.
Romolo Valli Municipal Theatre
Reggio’s Valli Theater was built between 1852 and 1857. It is located in the space occupied by the ancient citadel, and it covers an area of 3890 m2. The theater has undergone slight modifications, but its appearance is basically unchanged in respect to when it was inaugurated.
The theater, dedicated to actor Romolo Valli, today hosts a prestigious opera and concert season in addition to a wide variety of dance performances. The theater also hosts a library, an archive, and a historical discotheque, all open to the public.
Museo del Tricolore
The Tricolour Museum was inaugurated in 2004. The museum’s route documents, using innovative historiographic criteria, the most important events related to the history of the national flag in the context of the evolution of the history of the Italian Risorgimento.
The Order closely links the history of the flag to the events that led to the first uprisings and the unification of the country, as well as to the contribution that the people of Reggio made to the struggles for the redemption of the nation.
