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Around Reggio
What to do in Reggio Emilia and in the surrounding areas
The historical centre of Reggio Emilia is rich with monuments, old buildings, churches and museums that tell the millennial history of the city and its people.
Staying at Albergo Reggio is a great opportunity to explore the City of the Tricolore and its surrounding areas.
Agriturismo Cavazzone and its historical vinegar works
Guests of Albergo Reggio can enjoy lunch or dinner at the Cavazzone agritourism, and they can also visit the historical vinegar works (reservation required).
A culinary experience to enjoy the dishes of Reggio tradition, immersed in a fascinating natural setting. It is also possible to visit the museum area in the ancient wine cellars, with collections of agricultural tools and the possibility of taking cooking classes in small groups.
Reggio Emilia offers countless opportunities to admire works of great artistic value. From among the art galleries and exhibits, we suggest a visit to the Maramotti Collection, with its numerous contemporary art works, Spazio Gerra, where works by emerging artists are displayed, and the permanent installations by Luciano Fabro, Robert Morris, and Sol Lewitt, in buildings of the historical centre.
Some of the museums worthy of a visit are Museo del Risorgimento and Sala del Tricolore, where the Italian flag (the Tricolore) was created in 1797. The Musei Civici and the Parmeggiani Gallery are also worthy of mention, with three 19th-century collections: objects, paintings, and furniture. Those interested in temporary exhibits will find interesting things to see at Palazzo Magnani and Chiostri di San Pietro.
The city of Maranello is only a 30-minute drive away from Reggio Emilia. It is home to the Ferrari Museum, with some of the sports cars that made Enzo Ferrari famous. In Modena there is another Ferrari Museum, home to the cars built from the 1950s to this day. In the surroundings there are also the headquarters of Lamborghini Motori, in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Pagani Automobili, in San Felice sul Panaro, and Maserati Automobili, in Modena.
Reggio Emilia is also the perfect destination for theatre lovers. The city has three main theatres. With its extraordinary decorations in golden stucco and its neoclassical façade, the 19th-century Teatro Municipale Romolo Valli is one of Italy's most beautiful and functional theatres. Another theatre that is worthy of a visit is Teatro Ariosto, an impressive building decorated in Liberty style. La Cavallerizza hosts more contemporary events.
Reggio is in a strategic position to visit nearby cities such as Parma, Modena and Bologna. In the surroundings there are also unmissable destinations such as Cremona, famous for its violin-making tradition, Busseto, the birthplace of Giuseppe Verdi, Mantova, with its renaissance buildings, and Ferrara, with a historical centre that is a UNESCO Heritage Site.
Around Reggio Emilia there are numerous castles, such as Canossa, Rossena, Bianello, Carpineti, Rocca del Boiardo in Scandiano, and Rocca dei Gonzaga in Novellara. In the territory of the Po river visitors can discover historical hamlets and villages such as Gualtiero, Boretto, Brescello (where the famous cinema saga ‘Don Camillo e Peppone’ was created), Guastalla, and Sabbioneta.
In addition to the shops in the historical centre, there are several other shopping possibilities available. The Max Mara outlet in Boretto, Fidenza Village and Mantova Fashion Discrict offer international fashion brands at discounted prices. Around Reggio Emilia there are also modern shopping malls with countless shops, restaurants and entertainment options.
