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If you want to buy things from the well-known brands as well as from the local designers, you should visit one of the outlets, which is practically a small “village” with shops and restaurants. Emilia-Romagna hasn’t stayed away from this tendency and you may find several such places here. You can find out how to reach each of the outlets on their websites. Usually there are buses going there from the big cities, but of course, it is easier to go by a rented car or a bike. Baldinini Factory, Fidenza Village, Castel Guelfo The Style, Fashion Outlet, Romagna Shopping Valley – you can easily find each of these outlets on a map, as they are located close to the big cities. If you want to bring home a souvenir, don’t pass by the local alcohol. Sparkling wine Lambrusco is quite popular here thanks to its pleasant taste and quite an affordable price. Besides, it is hard to find it outside the region. Try Nocino liqueur, which is made from spirit, nuts, sugar, and spices. A small bottle of this drink will warm you during those long winter evenings and make you remember this welcoming land. If you are not afraid that your souvenir might go bad during the trip, buy Mortadella, a sausage from Bologna, made according to the traditional recipes. However, if your trip back home takes more than a day, there is a chance the product might start to go bad. You can buy traditional balsamic vinegar, which they usually add to the salads. There is also a typical balsamic … Read further

Our guide to Emilia-Romagna Region

Best beaches

For more than 50 years, the resort of Riccione has being enjoying popularity among young travelers. It is designed for those who prefer to have fun not only at the daytime, but also at night. Local beaches are perfect for active sports and entertainment and their infrastructure deserves the highest praise. In addition to first-class sports centers, you can find an incredible amount of colorful bars, nightclubs and … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Every other weekend there is a flea market near the San Stefano basilica in Bologna. There you can buy paintings, bags, old press, carvings, and even furniture. The gardeners should visit Albinelly market in Modena – you will find flowers of all shapes and sizes here. At the Trento Trieste square in Ferrara on a Saturday you can buy almost everything, from food to brand clothes. If you want to buy a porcelain … Open

Emilia-Romagna Region for children - what to visit

Mirabilandia – is the best amusement park in Italy, which loses to Disneyland probably only by size. There are almost four dozens rides for any taste in the park. Besides, there are stuntmen shows, a working ice theatre, and stunning fireworks at night. In Atlantic, near Milano-Marittima, you can swim really close to marine creatures. There is also a pool with artificial waves and slides for any taste. A … Open

Travel guide to Emilia-Romagna Region

Even if you fail to visit the region during the major gastronomic event, local restaurants and cafes are always ready to offer local delicacies and traditional national dishes. Various sorts of Parma ham and locally produced cheese remain the most popular “eatable” souvenirs that tourists like to take home. The region is also famous for its excellent balsamic vinegar. Every town in the Emilia-Romagna region has … Open

Traditions and mentality of Emilia-Romagna Region

From September until November there is an unforgettable feast for the gourmet – the Food and Wine Festival. “Open Farm” event will not only give you an opportunity to learn all the details about farming, but you can also take care of animals and plants. Every April there is a medieval parade and a festival in Grazzano. They also host a Sausage Festival. Ravenna music festival, magical Witches’ night, … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Though, not only spirits are great here. Try Aranciata, a natural analog to the well-known Fanta. Some order Crodino for an aperitif. The producer does not reveal the contamination, so be careful if you have allergies. Sanbitte, which is popular among the youth, is quite interesting. A bitter Chinotto will suit those, who are tired of too many sweet things. Those, who like coffee, should remember that it is almost … Open

Italy - moving around the country

In large cities such as Milan or Rome, you will find an underground metro. You can buy tickets in kiosks or inside the subway. At peak hours, trains run every two to three minutes. At other times and on weekends, the frequency of the underground transport can vary within 7 minutes. The fare in most of Rome’s subway lines is approximately 2 euros. The quality of the road surface in Italy is at a very high level. Therefore, quite often, tourists decide to rent a car. It can be selected in advance before arriving in Italy, or on the spot. A one-day car rental at the airport in Milan will cost at least 80 euros. Please note that many autobahns in the country are on a paid basis. The average fare is 30 euros. An alternative will be to travel by bike. In large cities, you will find bicycle paths of quite decent quality which are laid along all the central roads of the city. Also quite a popular mode of transportation is suburban trains and international trains. There are even high-speed passenger express trains. The fare depends on the class of the train and the distance of the trip. … Open

Nature and parks of Italy

Vesuvius National Park located east of Naples, is a zone of enormous significance both historically and geologically. Throughout the park, research work is still ongoing. The park, named after one of Europe's most famous and active volcanoes, became a haven for six hundred and ten species of plants, with forty percent of them originating from the Mediterranean. More than a hundred species of birds live in the green zone, the number of which increases during the migratory season. Above the blooming fields flutter large, bright colored butterflies, thereby betraying the special charm of the park. A funicular and a trail for backpackers are laid to the crater of Vesuvius. … Open

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