Reggio Emilia Province (Emilia Romagna)

Emilia Romagna Highlights

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cherry tree in bloom in the Corno alle Scale
You’ve Probably Overlooked the Bologna Apennines. Here’s Where to Go.

This wild mountainous region is full of both natural wonders and eclectic surprises, from hidden gorges and bizarre castles to regional parks and pink churches.

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The laboratory of the Wax Museum of Rome
The Lapsed Culture Lover’s Guide to Wax Museums in Italy

When the weight of ancient Rome or the buried past of Piacenza feel too serious, head to one of these delightfully low-brow spots for a break.

 

Culture
Gondolier in Venice
Venice is Hiring Gondoliers. What Other Iconic Italian Jobs Need New Blood?

433 gondoliers navigate Venice’s waterways, but many are nearing retirement age. As the city prepares to train a new generation, we highlight three other only-in-Italy professions in need of newbies.

 

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Finestrella of Via Piella
In Bologna, Canals are Cool Again

Growing visitor hype around Bologna’s Finestrella (“Little Window”) puzzles locals. But the larger story behind the Instagram attraction of the moment deserves a deeper look.

 

Culture
Marconi illustration
Bologna Celebrates 150 Years of Guglielmo Marconi and His Global Legacy

Guglielmo Marconi has been described as Italy’s best-known inventor and scientist apart from Galileo Galilei. But who was the man and how’d he reach that level of fame?

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Recipes
Caffe in forchetta served with a spoon
This Silky Caffè in Forchetta is an Easy Dessert for Holiday Parties

Romagna-Toscana-style “coffee on a fork” is an elegant after-dinner treat (or a creative way to get your caffeine fix). 

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Tortelloni alla Carbonara / Photo: Credit: ALMA International Cooking School
This Culinary School in Parma is Celebrating 20 Years. Try Their Twist on Classic Carbonara.

World Carbonara Day is celebrated on April 6. ALMA, the famed professional cooking school in Parma, Emilia-Romagna, created this riff on the classic dish in honor of their 20th anniversary.

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maccheroni
Maccheroni alla Bobbiese: Knitting Needle Pasta of Emilia-Romagna

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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image of sliced cantaloupe cake on a green and white checked tablecloth
A Very Tempting Torta di Melone

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

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Honey Walnut Chocolate Glazed Pie
Honey Walnut Chocolate Glazed Pie

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

 

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