Welcome 2 Emilia-Romangna
The name Emilia-Romangna has roots in the Ancient Rome legacy in these lands. Emilia refers to via Emilia, an important Roman way connecting Rome to the northern part of Italy. Romagna is a corruption of Romània; when Ravenna was the capital of the Italian portion of the Byzantine Empire, the Longobards extended the official name of the Empire to the lands around Ravenna.
The principal city is Bologna, an historic, cultural and entertainment center of national importance. Other important cities include Parma, Piacenza, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Rimini, Ferrara, Forlì, Cesena and Ravenna.
The fertile and profitable farming land of Emilia-Romagna saw the rise of prosperous towns and hamlets in medieval times. While Tuscany and Umbria have been a magnet for tourists, Emilia has been relatively neglected, and the old villages have been unspoiled by modern tourism. Now, many of them are being revived and rebuilt. Prepare yourself for the heat of an Emilia-Romagna summer and you will find real delights, as you explore medieval towns untroubled by crowds of sightseers.
