Émilie-Romagne

Parcs et nature en Émilie-Romagne

Parks and Nature in Emilia-Romagna

Emilia-Romagna’s outdoor spaces span from the urban retreats of Bologna and Ferrara to the historical landscapes of Modena. Margherita Gardens offers a 19th-century English-style layout, while Ferrara’s Parco Massari provides the city's largest green space within its Renaissance walls. The region's architectural heritage is integrated with its environment, featuring Modena’s UNESCO-listed Romanesque complex and the Baroque Ducal Palace, which houses an established botanical garden. To the west, the artificial Lago di Trebecco offers a serene aquatic setting on the border of Piacenza and Pavia.

Parks and Nature in Emilia-Romagna — Carte

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Margherita Gardens

The Giardini Margherita is a park in Bologna, Italy, located just south of the city centre.

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Ducal Palace

Historic Baroque palace built in the 17th century, originally the residence of the Este Dukes and now home to a military academy and museum.

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Parco Massari

Ferrara’s largest public park, located within the city walls. It features century-old trees, including two majestic cedars of Lebanon at the entrance, and spans approximately four hectares near the Palazzo dei Diamanti.

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Cattedrale, Torre Civica e Piazza Grande

A UNESCO World Heritage site in Modena comprising the 12th-century Romanesque cathedral, the Ghirlandina bell tower, and the central square. It is a masterpiece of medieval architecture designed by Lanfranco with sculptures by Wiligelmo.

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Lago di Trebecco

Lago di Trebecco is a lake in the provinces of Piacenza (Emilia-Romagna and Pavia, Italy.