Reggio Emilia

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Introducing Reggio Emilia

Smart and well-to-do, Reggio Emilia is a perfectly pleasant place – it’s wealthy, and evidently so, it’s got a handsome historic centre and great restaurants – but there’s not really a whole lot to do. Once you’ve explored the central piazzas and sniffed around the markets, you’ve pretty much covered the sights. It does, however, make a practical base for exploring the Apennines to the south.

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Known also as Reggio nell’Emilia, the town started life in the 2nd century BC as a Roman colony along the Via Emilia. Much of Reggio was built by the Este family during the 400 years it controlled the town, beginning in 1406.

Last updated: Oct 27, 2008

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    RE: Peretola Airport to Albareto

    by neckervd 17 January 2012

    The best known Albareto PR is close to Cisa Pass, between Parma (Emilia, airports Parma and Bologna) and La Spezia (Liguria, airports…
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    Like Malaysia?

    by hrjobsopp 10 January 2012

    We are an established international school offering international curriculum to children of age 18 months to 18 years. We would like…
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    RE: Balsamic-free summer

    by RayCCroc 02 November 2011

    Good balsamic vinegar comes from Modena or Reggio and is aged 12 years The rest is mostly knock-off sugar water. I prefer salad with…

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