Capital: Bologna
Emilia-Romagna
Italy's Culinary Heartland
Overview
Emilia-Romagna is where Italian gastronomy reaches its zenith. This prosperous region along the Po Valley gave birth to Parmigiano-Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, balsamic vinegar, and tortellini (the building blocks of Italian cuisine). Bologna, 'La Grassa' (The Fat One), anchors a region of Renaissance cities, Ferrari and Lamborghini factories, and the world's oldest university. Here, eating isn't just sustenance; it's a way of life.
Highlights
- 01Bologna's porticoed streets and food markets
- 02Parma's ham and cheese producers
- 03Modena's traditional balsamic vinegar acetaias
- 04Ravenna's Byzantine mosaics, the finest outside Istanbul
