What do Lucianno Pavarotti, Enzo Ferrari, Ferruccio Lamborghini, Pupi Avati, Giorgio Armani, Ligabue, and Guiseppe Verde all have in common? They come from the scenic Italian region of Emilia Romagna.
Emilia Romagna is one of the 20 regions of Italy. It is located in the northern side of Italy with Bologna as its capital city. Bologna is the third richest Italian city and is the dividing line between 2 historic areas, Emilia and Romagna.
To the east of Emilia Romagna is the Adriatic Sea and the Po River is to its north. If you look south, you will see the magnificent Apennine Mountain Range which is famous for its marble, said to be the finest in the world.
In 2007, Bologna City was judged to have the highest standard of living in Italy and the entire region of Emilia Romagna is in contention as being one of the wealthiest cities in the country.
The wealth of this region comes from its agri-business. It is famous for its dairy products, wine, cereal, corn, fruits, potato, tomato and cattle. There are several world famous companies in the region like Barilla Foods, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Ducati and Maserati.
However, aside from its financial and business success, Emilia Romagna boasts of enriched and extensive arts and culture attraction sites. If your interests lie in the arts, there are wonderful museums to visit. The Piacenze e Ferrara and Cathedral of Moderna are examples of great Romanesque architecture. The Cathedral Museum in Ferrara holds painting, relics and sculptures.
For a look at the Italy’s 16th century furniture and art, you can visit the Museum of Industrial Art in the capital city. This museum is open to the public and entrance is free, although it usually closes during holidays.
In the city of Modena, there are several cultural attractions that you will enjoy: the Estense Gallery which has the works of the Italian historical painter, Antonio Consetti, the Biblioteca Estense which is a library full of historical manuscripts, the Estense Epigraphic Museum and the Museum of Risorgimento.
It is from Modena that we get the world’s most expensive condiment, the balsamic vinegar which is an aged vinegar known for its unique flavor and aroma.
Have you ever sampled Lambrusco sparkling red wine? It is considered the best Emilian wine. The original Lambrusco wine is actually of a dry style, unlike the sweeter Lambrusco wine that is exported around the world.
Other wines from Emilia are made from Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot, Merlot and Cabernbet.
A few years ago, there was this sparkling wine that rocked the world with its delicate semi sweetness, the Albana Spumante. Another popular white wine is Trebbiano di Romagna which is a light bubbly wine. The Sangiovese red wine though is considered the king all Romagna wines with its rich fruity flavor.
As you can see, Emilia Romagna is a fascinating tourist destination. Aside from the lovely scenery, the history, art, and culinary delights make it a top tourist destination in Italy. It has a combination of rich cultural heritage with all the convenient trappings of a modern, highly successful region.
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