Cattolica (Emilia Romagna)

Cattolica is the southernmost seaside resort on the Adriatic Riviera of Emilia Romagna, about twenty kilometres from Rimini and on the border with the Marche region. The centre of Cattolica is rich in shops, trendy boutiques, cafes, ice cream parlors and restaurants. Important sights are the Church of San Apollinare (13th century), Malatesta tower (1490) and the Arena della Regina, a futuristic building designed by the architect Pier Luigi Cervellati. Also worth visiting is the old harbour, where traditionally the fishing fleet is moored. Lining the square, with its characteristic boat-shaped fountain in the centre, are a number of bars and restaurants. During the summer there are lots of events held here. The “Magical Night of the Clams” on the last Sunday in July is particularly spectacular, with the boats heading out to sea to form the world’s biggest fountain.

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You don’t need fancy pasta-making equipment to create this specialty shape from the small town of Bobbio in the Piacenza province of Emilia-Romagna — but you do need a knitting needle.

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Speckled with pretty orange bits of cantaloupe, this cake is as lovely as it is luscious.

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This honey walnut pie is a specialty of Emilia-Romagna, especially Modena, and is traditionally served during festive times. 
 

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Two specialties of Italy, panforte (“strong bread”) and its predecessor panpepato (“peppered bread”), are not breads at all, but closer to fruitcakes featuring many spices. 
 

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