Emilia-Romagna is a region of northern Italy that is made up of the two regions - Emilia and Romagna. It has a wide plain in the southern part of Po river and a mountainous terrain near the border with Tuscany. Half of this region is formed by Apennines.

It possesses a flat and sandy coastline along with marshy land and lagoon. The historic city of Bologna, the sun-kissed beaches of Romagna, and its rich cultural heritage are a great attraction for tourists coming from far and wide. Every year thousands of vacationers visit this region in search of an escape from the daily humdrum of busy city life. Highly modern and dynamic, Emilia-Romagna is one of the richest Italian regions. The artistic gems and architectural masterpieces of its numerous buildings are simply incomparable. Check-out various holiday rentals Emilia Romagna Italy packages available for the very sophisticated to the ones running on a budget.

Bologna is the home to well-known Pinacoteca Nazionale that is divided into three sections and is only devoted to paintings since 14th century to the 18th century. Other notable museums of the region include the Civic Museum, National Archaeologic Museum, Archiepiscopal Museum, Estense Epigraphic Museum, etc. Some of the must-see places of Emilia-Romagna outside Bologna are the medieval baptistery of Benedetto Antelami in Parma, 17th century Sanctuary of Madonna della Ghiara in Reggio Emilia, Byzantine architecture of Ravenna, Galleria Estense in Modena, and Romanesque church of S.Mercuriale in Forl. The city of Ravenna has an amazing 5th century tomb of poet Dante, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, basilica of Sant’Apollinare in Classe, and Mausoleum of Theodoric. The attractions in this region are endless. To make the best use of your time to explore these beautiful places, make one of the holiday homes Emilia Romagna as your lodging base.

Parmesan cheese and Parma ham are some of the not-to-be-missed regional delicacies. There are innumerable quality restaurants in the city of Modena, Ferrara, and Parma. You will also get a wide selection of meat and fish dishes on the menu card. Other than a pleasurable dining scene, the region also has excellent opportunities for shopping. The best places to shop are the cities of Bologna, Modena, and Ferrara. To known the culinary culture of the region, book holiday apartments Emilia Romagna during the time of its food festivals such as Rampion Festival, Garlic Festival of July, and Forgotten Fruits Festival of October.