Guide to Emilia Romagna

Guide to Emilia Romagna (85)

Our recommendations if you are planning a vacation or visit to Bologna, Parma, Ravenna and the the rest of the region of Emilia Romagna.

  • Cooking Lessons between Modena and Bologna
    If you would like to enjoy a cooking class in the glorious hills between Modena and Bologna, then do get in touch with County Villa Ca' de Magni. The lessons include home made pasta (tortellini, tagliatelle, lasagne etc.), tigelle and piadine, typical desserts (torta di riso, torta tenerina…) and s...
  • Parma Guided City Tours
    Parma Golosa have run food tours in the province of Parma for over a decade now and do find out more about visiting producers of parmigiano reggiano cheese, traditional balsamic vinegar and Parma ham below. But the company can also help you enjoy to the full a stay in the city of Parma. The Classi...
  • Country Villa Ca de Magni, Bologna
    Country Villa Ca’ De Magni is a wonderfully green country setting for a wedding, special occasion or event. Located in the comune of Castello di Serravalle, 25km south west of Bologna, this is the zone of aceto balsimico vinegar, and its capital Spilamberto is just 10km away on the road to Modena. ...
  • Visit Culatello Producer Tour
    This new culatello tour by Parma Golosa can be done as a single stand alone tour or in combination with other classic tours offered by the company based in Parma. We suggest you combine it with a visit to a producer of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese or, if you have time and you don’t mind to drive, als...
  • Relais Villa Roncuzzi, Ravenna
    Relais Villa Roncuzzi is charming 4 star accommodation near the famous city of Ravenna in Romagna, close to the Adriatic coast. Precisely, it is located near the hamlet of San Pancrazio not far from Russi. The relaxed and elegant surroundings are ideal for a romantic short break in Italy or as a co...
  • Palazzo Dalla Rosa Prati, Parma
    Palazzo Dalla Rosa Prati offers luxury self catering apartment accommodation in a historical residence as close to the centre of Parma as it is possible to get, right in Piazza Duomo beside the Baptistery and just 25 meters from the Cathedral. Thanks to its central position all the monuments, museu...
  • Bologna Cooking School
    The Bologna market tours, guided shop visits and authentic Bolognese recipes served up by the Bologna Cooking School are the best way to appreciate the real 'Cucina Bolognese'. They are aimed at any foodie or passionate culinary visitor who wants to dedicate at least half a day to the classic gastr...
  • Italian Days, Bologna Food and Wine Tours
    Italian Days are a series of one day wine tours and Italian food tours in Bologna. They are the brainchild of Alessandro Martini who is based just outside the city in the small town of Savigno. In the words of Alessandro 'a culinary expedition on the trace of taste and typical products of Emilia R...
  • Parma Golosa Food Tours
    The gourmet food tours organised by Parma Golosa consist of guided visits to the production sites of some of Italy's most famous DOP food products such as Prosciutto di Parma ham, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese as well as Traditional Balsamic Vinegar from Modena. You will have the opportunity of admiri...
  • Treasures and Mosaics of the Adriatic Tour
    Seas and oceans may traditionally have been a cause of division and isolation for many maritime communities, but the  Adriatic Sea has never been an obstacle but a 'bridge' and for centuries it has strengthened trade among nations and cultures, creating partnerships and affinities. As a result the ...
  • Parma Golosa Day Food Tours
    With over 20 years of food tours experience, Parma Golosa can offer you unique gourmet experiences with visits and tastings at local producers of the most famous typical products of the Emilia Romagna Region: • Parmigiano Reggiano cheese• Prosciutto di Parma ham• Traditional Balsamic Vinegar• Culat...
  • ABC Bed and Breakfast, Bologna
    The ABC Bologna is a bed and breakfast near the main train station and a short walk to the famous portico lined Bologna city center. The B&B offers 3 large, comfortable rooms and a friendly welcome from the owner, who also runs the Bologna Cooking School on the premises. The rooms are not ...

EMILIA ROMAGNA TRAVEL INFORMATION AND TOURISM SUGGESTIONS

The region of Emilia Romagna is actually two separate territories, Emilia and Romagna, and includes the cities of Bologna, Modena, Forlì Cesena, Parma, Piacenza, Reggio Emilia, Ferrara, Rimini and Ravenna.

No prizes for guessing, but it is important to bear this in mind when your hurtling down the Via Emilia from Piacenza.

Romagna always retained continuity with its Roman past. By contrast, the 8th region of Augusto became known as Longobardia or Reggio di Lombardia following the Lombard invasion, until eventually being baptised Emilia upon the unification of Italy.

In short for today's tourist, Emilia means ham, parmigiano reggiano cheese, balsamic vinegar and Ferrari; Romagna means Sangiovese, cycling, Adriatic coast relaxation and the River Po Delta. Bologna swings both ways.

Almost 50% of Emilia Romagna is flat and do follow the many fine wine roads either side of the Po Valley. The River has also left the region with some of the country's most fertile land and cooperatives.

The territory was always strategically important for trade and the balance of power and many solid fortresses can be visited. The Republic of San Marino is a historic anomaly from those times and conveniently so for a host of reasons.

Consult our Emilia Romagna travel articles below, or access them all from the links above right divided by recipes, food, wine, itineraries, tours and trip suggestions

  • Museum of Scales

    The month of October is dedicated to 'Piatti della Bilancia' in Campogalliano, province of Modena. It is subtitled 'una rassegna culinaria nel segno dell’equilibrio tra sapori' or 'a culinary exhibition to remember the balance of flavours.' Or the important role the humble scale has had in Italian regional cuisine. Campogalliano is the only town in Italy which has a museum dedicated to scales.
    Last modified on 02 May 2012

Bolognese Ragu recipe

Published in Emilia Romagna Recipes
Spaghetti bolognese, spag bol, spaghetti with meatballs, whatever you want to call it and however you make it, the sauce should be as delicious as this. This is the official recipe deposited at the Bologna Chamber of Commerce and if you would like to see how it is made then view the video below. ingredients 300 gr. of minced loin of pork, 300gr. di minced beef, 100 gr. minced bacon, 100 gr. minced ham, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 celery, glass of red wine, tomato sauce, vegetable, salt
Last modified on 02 May 2012

Tortelloni Pasta recipe

Published in Emilia Romagna Recipes
Reading "the broker" by john grisham; he gave an explanation of the difference between tortellini and tortelloni in northern italy. I am trying to verify that difference and obtain a recipe for the latter. I had dinner at a very fine restaurant, The Cocchi, in Parma and the "tortollino" was similar to ravioli with a butter sauce; it was superb. please help me out ... Not to be confused with tortellini, tortelloni is basically very large ravioli. There are many types not only square, but triangles and semicircles etc. The filling changes around the regions (asparagus, spinach, mint), but that…
Last modified on 02 May 2012

Tortellini Pasta from Bologna

The 'Camera di Commercio, Industria, Artigianato e Agricoltura di Bologna' has produced a small paperback called 'La Mercanzia' which outlines the history and background to tortellini pasta from Bologna and tagliatelle pasta. It is without doubt the definitive source for anyone seeking information about Emilia Romagna's classic pasta. It is at the above Camera di Commercio where the official recipes for 'tortellini di Bologna' and 'ragu Bolognese' have been deposited for posterity, as well as the correct measurements for real tagliatella pasta from Bologna or 'tagliatella di Bologna'. There is even a sample tagliatella in a locked box used to…
Last modified on 02 May 2012

Mortadella of Bologna

A recent press release outlined the increasing popularity of both Mortadella Bologna IGP and Cotechino Modena IGP. The IGP (indicazione geografica protetta) mark of quality was awarded to the Mortadella of Bologna in 1998, and in recent years sales have increased by over 35% and production by a similar figure. This equals a total of 28 million kg of mortadella sold in the Italian market place each year, which is an awful lot of ham sandwiches.
Last modified on 21 February 2012

Guide to Bologna

Bologna is one of Italy's most interesting and active cities. It has managed to preserve one of the country's most charismatic historical city centers, while at the same time embracing the arts, technology and remaining politically progressive. Bologna 2000 was one of the Jubilee year's most successful initiatives and the city was also European City of Culture. Bologna is also the home of Umberto Eco. One way to appreciate the city is to climb one or both of the famous towers; the Garisenda and Asinelli built in the 13th century. From the top, the layout of the historical center of…
Last modified on 21 February 2012

Tour the Porticoes of Bologna

Bologna Turismo produced an interesting guide to the porticoes of the city a little while back. It has the evocative title of 'Musica per Archi e Portici - note per un itinerario' in Bologna. Translated that's 'Notes for an itinerary - music for arches and porches. It's always more lyrical in Italian. But it is certainly true that all the great composers have walked the historical centre of Bologna at one time. The guide mentions Mozart, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Rossini and Donizetti. If you know where to look, the alleys, ways and hidden paths of the city have left traces and…
Last modified on 21 February 2012