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Emilia-Romagna Essentials

Emilia-Romagna spans from the medieval towers and ancient food markets of Bologna to the UNESCO-listed Byzantine mosaics of Ravenna. This collection features the Romanesque cathedrals of Modena and Parma, the moated Castello Estense in Ferrara, and the 15th-century Malatestiana Library in Cesena. Automotive heritage is showcased at the Enzo Ferrari Museum, while religious landmarks include the hilltop Sanctuary of San Luca and the Gothic Basilica of San Petronio, which houses one of the world's longest solar meridian lines.

Emilia-Romagna Essentials — Map

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Two Towers

Medieval Renaissance towers known for their historical architecture and panoramic city views.

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Basilica of St. Vitalus

The Basilica of San Vitale is a late antique church in Ravenna, Italy.

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Mausoleum of Galla Placidia

The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia is a Late Antique Roman building in Ravenna, Italy, built between 425 and 450.

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Piazza Maggiore

Historic 115 by 60-meter square featuring a central raised granite pedestrian platform known as the crescentone. It is surrounded by significant medieval and Renaissance buildings, including administrative palaces and a major basilica.

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Modena Cathedral

Modena Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Modena, Italy, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and Saint Geminianus.

Titian / Public domain

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Castello Estense

The Castello Estense or castello di San Michele is a moated medieval castle in the center of Ferrara, northern Italy.

Jiří Parimucha / CC-BY-SA

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Enzo Ferrari Museum

Automobile museum dedicated to the life and legacy of Enzo Ferrari, featuring exhibitions on Ferrari cars, engines, and racing history.

Mattana / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca

The Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca is a basilica church in Bologna, northern Italy, sited atop a forested hill, Colle or Monte della…

Carlo Ferrari / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Parma Cathedral

Parma Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Parma, Emilia-Romagna, dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Brian Snelson / CC BY 2.0

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Fountain of Neptune

Historic marble and bronze fountain built in the Renaissance period featuring a statue of Neptune and four angels symbolizing major rivers.

Berthold Werner / Public domain

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St. Apollinare in Classe

The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe is a church in Classe, Ravenna, Italy, consecrated on 9 May 549 by the bishop Maximian and…

Sailko / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Malatestiana Library

The Malatestiana Library, also known as the Malatesta Novello Library, is a public library in the city of Cesena in northern Italy.

Ceppicone / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Basilica of San Petronio

Historic Gothic church notable for its impressive architecture, significant art collections, and the Cassini meridian line.

MOs810 / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Quadrilatero Old Market

If you're visiting Bologna, don't miss out on this food area where an old medieval market takes place. You can buy local specialties here.

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