Things to do in Reggio Emilia
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Musei Civici
To the north of Chiesa di San Prospero, the Musei Civici include Palazzo San Francesco, with its eclectic collection of mainly 18th-century art and archaeological discoveries, and the Galleria Parmeggiani, which boasts some worthwhile Italian, Flemish and Spanish paintings, as well as a heterogeneous collection of costumes, arms, jewellery and cutlery.
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Tricolour Flag Museum
The flag is the city's national claim to fame, and Reggio Emilia's city centre makes a lot of it. With interactive and traditional museum displays, the museum gives important and interesting background to the Napoleonic period. The nearby Sala del Tricolore - the room the flag was birthed in - takes prominent place in the beautiful, 14th-century town hall.
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Reggio Emilia Cathedral
The city's cathedral is a palimpsest of Reggio Emilia. It first appeared in the 9th century then had a major touch-up in the 15th century, as well as statue and artistic additions throughout the intervening years. Sections of Romanesque flooring (from the 3rd and 4th centuries) are prominent, as is the 12th century crypt. It is once again being restored.
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Duomo
On Piazza Prampolini, Reggio’s 13th-century Duomo was first built in the Romanesque style but was given a comprehensive makeover 300 years later. Nowadays, virtually all that remains of the original is the upper half of the facade and, inside, the crypt.
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Castle of Canossa
The Castle of Canossa, built in 940 and then rebuilt in the 13th century, is where Matilda, countess of Canossa, reconciled the excommunicated Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV with Pope Gregory VII in 1077. Largely ruined, it has a small museum.
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Sotto Broletto
On the tiny alleyway between Piazza Prampolini and Piazza San Prospero, this boisterous pizzeria with sidewalk seating delights hungry patrons with its pizza tirata, a megalarge pizza that costs only €2 more than the regular-sized version.
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La Taverna Dell’aquila
With its colourful, funky decor, jazzy soundtrack and tasty, homemade food, this bright eatery is a bit different from your classic wood-and-wine-bottle trattoria. The fixed-price lunch menus (€6 to €12) are exceptionally good value.
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Produce Market
Reggio’s central squares host a produce market. Typical local snacks include erbazzone (herb pie with cheese or bacon) and gnocco fritto (fried salted dough). Parmesan is also produced locally.
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Basilica della Ghiara
On the western side of the historic centre, the baroque Basilica della Ghiara is worth a look for its 17th-century ceiling frescoes. To really enjoy them, however, you'll need a pair of binoculars.
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Galleria Parmeggiani
The Galleria Parmeggiani boasts some worthwhile Italian, Flemish and Spanish paintings, as well as a heterogeneous collection of costumes, arms, jewellery and cutlery.
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La Bottega dei Briganti
Duck under the porticoes to this cosy osteria with its conspiratorial atmosphere and small leafy courtyard. The food is excellent, particularly the pasta and risottos.
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Ristorante Canossa
A local favourite known for its Reggiano specialities including excellent boiled meat and homemade tortelli d'erba alla reggiana (tortelli with local herbs).
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Sala del Tricolore
At a meeting in the Sala del Tricolore in 1797, Napoleon's short-lived Cispadane Republic was proclaimed and the tricolour flag was adopted for the first time.
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Chiesa di San Prospero
Over on Piazza San Prospero, the 15th-century Chiesa di San Prospero is guarded by a royal pair of red marble lions and their four cubs.
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Palazzo del Comune
Marking the southern edge of the square, the 14th-century Palazzo del Comune is celebrated as the birthplace of the Italian flag.
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Castle of Rossena
From Canossa you can see across to the castle of Rossena, which is well preserved but keeps short hours.
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Teatro Municipale Valli
Reggio’s imposing 19th-century Teatro Municipale Valli stages a full season of dance, opera and theatre.
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Palazzo San Francesco
Palazzo San Francesco has an eclectic collection of mainly 18th-century art and archaeological discoveries.
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