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In Emilia-Romagna, between the territories of Ravenna and Ferrara, the Comacchio Valleys represent a vast protected wetland area – the largest in Italy – which extends from the Po delta to the Romagna Riviera. The four valleys – Lido di Magnavacca, Fossa di Porto, Valle Campo and Fattibello – from Comacchio to the Reno river, and their formation da...

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Ravenna, the most important centre of Romagna, is only eight kilometers from the Adriatic Sea and the nine Ravenna beaches, and it is included in the list of Italian World Heritage sites by Unesco for its extraordinary early Christian monuments. The city boasts a long history, which saw it becoming the seat of a large Roman military fleet and, then...

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Italy is a place where you can experience the unique culture in each region – not just through historical sites that will take your breath away, but also through the outstanding food and wine they produce. From the bustling metropolises of Rome and Milan to the stunning coastlines in Puglia, every nook has something worth tasting and enjoying. The...

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Any foodie who has visited Emilia Romagna is familiar with one of the region’s most prized delicacies — prosciutto — a specialty Italian food product made in both Modena and Parma. But have you heard of Culatello? While many food travelers know prosciutto, less are familiar with this ham that’s even more strictly crafted and dare we say, even more...

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If you know us a little bit, you will already know that we are great lovers of Italian cuisine. In every city we travel to, one of our priorities is to taste some of its typical dishes. We think it’s an essential part of a trip, and we love it! We once lived in Bergamo, and when it came to food, we were very lucky! From one side, Bergamo is not amo...

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What is it about Italian food that makes people so thrilled? Here are ten — luxurious — reasons why. Italy's food at its best: have a quick reminder of the most lavish, delectable, luxurious ingredients of Italian cuisine. As you scroll through the ingredients we have rolled up, you will come across products you probably know about but have not yet...

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Easter lunch in Italy is a celebration of the colors, scents and flavors of the new season, spring. While there are common dishes and ingredients, from north to south, such as lamb, boiled eggs,  savory pies, chocolate eggs and colomba, each Italian region has its own typical dishes or variations on Easter classics. Each region would need its own d...

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Italian history reflects in the many beautiful monuments and buildings of historical interest that dot the country. These include the castles and fortresses, which still bear witness to a time when defense against external attacks and strategy were of crucial importance. Although Romagna is a predominantly flat region, its hills are home to magnifi...

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It can’t be denied—the late Italian film director Federico Fellini certainly enjoyed the finer things in life, and he loved to make movies about those finer things. There was the operatic, tearjerker La Strada (1954), which follows the life of a young girl sold to a circus by her mother, and 8 ½, which blended the line between fantasy and reality w...

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Few Italian cities have such a distinct character as Bologna. City of culture, books and cinema. But also an elegant market city, madly in love with its food. The Bolognese people, those who remained in the city and those who moved to the hills, are now used to the cheerful hordes of university students. The fusion of the local traditions and the e...

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