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Emilia Romagna Northern Italy is famed for its warm Italian charm combined with a liberal, cosmopolitan flare gained through closer association with other European countries to the north. If one region most boldly highlights this splendid aspect of northern Italy, it is Emilia-Romagna, whose bustling, colorful capital of Bologna smoothes out into scenic, pastoral Italian countryside that rivals Tuscany in sheer beauty.
When exploring the region, the best place to start out is Bologna. A great place to begin a tour of the city is the Piazza Maggiore, which home to the impressive Basilica di San Petronio, whose bizarre history chronicling over 300 years of construction couldn’t even finish it. Nevertheless, it holds a superb example of Renaissance Art. The Archaeological Museum is also a fine attraction in Bologna, along with Santo Stefano and the Torre degli Asinelli, whose accompanying flower garden is like stepping back into time and into a full fledged Renaissance in bloom.
Nightlife in Bologna is top notch, a status which certainly isn’t hindered by the intense participation of Bologna’s heavy student population. But it’s not just a university town; the clubs, bars, and discos that pulse all night long are populated by the young and beautiful as well as seasoned party pros, and vacationers who come here to join the fabulous throng.
Moving right along, out into the countryside, the village of Brisighella is a veritable gem. Multi-colored building facades decorate wending road through a city rich with history dating back to the Roman and Celtic times. It would be a crime for an art student visiting Italy not to see Ravenna, which is a virtual world capital for mosaics, with delightfully beautiful tours of “mosaics by night”. Coastal Emilia-Romagna is best enjoyed at Cervia, a lovely destination with a castle, an the nearby beaches.
Accommodations throughout the reason should be booked well in advance, as this region is rapidly gaining in popularity. Apartment rentals, hotels and other lodging options are of good value, although you are encouraged to shop around when looking for a place to stay in Emilia-Romagna. |
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