Reggio nell'Emilia
Reggio nell'Emilia is a town of 172,921 inhabitants in the province of Reggio nell'Emilia, in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is the capital of its province.
The municipality covers 231.56 km², with a density of 747 inhabitants per km².
The nearest airport is Parma (PMF), about 30 km away as the crow flies. Read our guide to the airport.
Things to see in Reggio nell'Emilia
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Where the Italian flag was born
Reggio Emilia is the city of the "Tricolore": the green, white and red flag was adopted here in 1797. Lively and welcoming, it is also known worldwide for the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education.
What to see
The Sala del Tricolore in the town hall and the flag museum tell the story of the birth of the Italian flag. The centre is a sequence of squares, Piazza Prampolini, Piazza San Prospero with its market and Piazza Fontanesi, with the cathedral and the basilica of San Prospero. The Palazzo dei Musei and the Collezione Maramotti, with contemporary art, are well worth a visit, as is the Teatro Municipale Valli.
Food
Erbazzone, a savoury pie of greens and Parmigiano, cappelletti in broth, tortelli di zucca, Parmigiano Reggiano from the hills and Lambrusco.
Around Reggio Emilia
The Matilda castles of the Apennines, including Canossa, the Po river towns of Brescello, home of Don Camillo, and Guastalla, and Parma and Modena by train. Bologna airport is 45 minutes away.
Reggio nell'Emilia on the map
Nearby towns
Where to stay in and around Reggio nell'Emilia
Tours and activities nearby
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