Emilia Romagna lies between the River Po to its north and the Apennine Mountains (to its south). It is one of the most fertile and productive regions of Italy, thanks to the mitigating effect that the Adriatic Sea has on the coastal climate.
Many who love the combination of sun, sea and entertainment choose the Romagna Riviera. It possesses the longest beach in Europe, and is where visitors flock to enjoy its sport offerings and leisure facilities. Towns such as Rimini, Riccione and Cattolica are highly-outfitted for touristic reception, emphasizing relaxation and fun.
Further from the coast, the beautiful landscape of the Apennines, for instance, makes the region ideal for horseback riding or trekking in the area between Parma and Piacenza. Make a visit to the splendid parks and wonderful nature reserves.
This is the land of Verdi’s novels and Giovanni Pascoli’s poetry, as well as Fellini’s unmistakable cinema - a director who became a legend through his many masterpieces that come to life in this, his native region. In Emilia Romagna, one can enjoy amazing views anywhere, and the list of places to choose from is endless.
from: http://www.italia.it/en/discover-italy/emilia-romagna.html
Ravenna is a city with a truly artistic and cultural history dating back to thousands of years. Over the centuries it was elected capital for three times: of the Roman Empire in 402-476, of the Kingdom of the Ostrogoths under Theodoric in 493-553 and of the Byzantine Exarchate in Europe in 568-751.Today it is universally recognized as the Mosaic City and has been declared by UNESCO a world heritage site!
Parma
The Verdi's city but wellknown also as the ham city. Here flavours and culture are mixed together