Reggio's 13th-century cathedral was first built in Romanesque style but was given a comprehensive makeover 300 years later. Nowadays, virtually all that remains of the original construction is the upper half of the facade and, inside, the crypt.
Nearby Reggio Emilia attractions
1. Museo del Tricolore
0.04 MILES
Just off main square, this small museum is a memorial to Reggio's proud role as birthplace of the Italian tricolour flag. At a meeting in the multi-tiered…
2. Palazzo dei Musei
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Formerly known as Palazzo San Francesco, the flagship of Reggio's five Musei Civici (Civic Museums) houses thematic collections of Roman archaeological…
3. Galleria Parmeggiani
0.22 MILES
The town's main art gallery holds some worthwhile Italian, Flemish and Spanish paintings, as well as a heterogeneous collection of costumes, arms,…
4. Basilica della Beata Vergine della Ghiara
0.23 MILES
Reggio's most important church was built in 1596 to honour the miracle of a deaf and blind boy named Marchino who regained his voice and hearing after…
5. Acetaia Giusti
13.39 MILES
Modena's oldest balsamic vinegar producer (since 1605) is also one of the best and most dependable to visit, with six one-hour English tours daily (9.30am…
6. Museo Monumento al Deportato Politico e Razziale
13.85 MILES
The Palazzo dei Pio houses this museum, which documents the experience of prisoners in the nearby Fossoli Concentration Camp (which can only be visited on…
7. Piazza dei Martiri
13.86 MILES
Measuring 270m by 60m, the Piazza dei Martiri is Italy's third largest after Piazza San Pietro in Rome and Venice's Piazza San Marco. Over 50 columns…
8. Palazzo dei Pio
13.87 MILES
Flanking the east side of Piazza dei Martiri, this muscular palace houses three museums. The Museo della Città has archaeological exhibits and an…