Romantic heart and true soul, greens and culatello: for all, the petite capital. Visiting it is a pleasure for curious spirits

Reassuring and on a human scale, Reggio Emilia embodies the human dimension of provincial towns, to be discovered a little at a time, with the slow pace of a stroll or the rattling rhythm of a bicycle ride.

Soft, undulating, dotted with vineyards, the hills of Parma are places of charm and surprises. Here is a guide to experiencing them at their best.

Where Lombardy ends and Emilia begins is Piacenza, the oldest Latin colony in northern Italy along with Cremona...

Starting from Monticelli Terme in an hour and a half's drive and 60 kilometers, one completes the entire circuit of the Matildic castles, five in all: from Bianello to Rossena, the best preserved, to the ruins of Canossa, then Carpineti and Sarzano. Read the itinerary.

There is a great beauty hidden among the heights of the Reggio Emilia Apennines that descends to the valley. It is made of history, pristine scenery and a sense of belonging. Follow the itinerary, from Ventasso to the Bismantova stone.

It's called Hundred Lakes Park, a middle land on the borderline between Reggio Emilia and Massa Carrara. Read our travel tips.

The Bassa Parmense is a fat, flat land of small towns and farming traditions. Here, among old farmhouses and embankments there are twelve municipalities, eight to the west and four to the east...

Parma's Food Museums offer a fascinating journey through history, traditions and unique flavors. From Prosciutto di Parma to Parmigiano Reggiano, from Pasta to Salami, each museum tells the story of the area's excellence through sensory trails and historical reconstructions. Visit these magical places to discover centuries-old recipes, ancient tools and savor the finest products of Italy's food valley. An unmissable experience to nourish both mind and palate. The Parma Food Museums offer a fascinating journey through history, traditions and unique flavors. From Prosciutto di Parma to Parmigiano Reggiano, from Pasta to Salami, each museum recounts the excellence of the area through sensory trails and historical reconstructions. Visit these magical places to discover centuries-old recipes, ancient tools and savor the finest products of Italy's food valley. An unmissable experience to nourish both mind and palate. The Parma Food Museums offer a fascinating journey through history, traditions and unique flavors. From Prosciutto di Parma to Parmigiano Reggiano, from Pasta to Salami, each museum recounts the excellence of the area through sensory trails and historical reconstructions. Visit these magical places to discover centuries-old recipes, ancient tools and savor the finest products of Italy's food valley. An unmissable experience to nourish both mind and palate.

A bicycle ride between Monticelli and Mamiano.