'''Reggio Emilia''' is a city in Emilia-Romagna, in the north of Italy. It's located on the Via Emilia, between Parma and Modena.

Get in

By plane

There's no major airport in Reggio Emilia. There is a national airport in Parma (50 km far). Anyway, the town can be easily reached from Milano airport '''Linate''' or even better from the airport of Bologna, '''G. Marconi'''.

By train

Being close to Bologna and Milano, the main hubs for train traffic in the north of Italy, it's relatively easy to reach Reggio Emilia by train. The train station in at walking distance from the city center, and relatively safe compared to major cities train stations. From Milano and Bologna it's possible to book expensive and fast Eurostar trains, or just jump - without reservation - on a Regional train (slower, probably a bit dirty, but definitely cheaper).

By car

Reggio Emilia is located on the Highway A1, that runs from Milano to Napoli, passing by Bologna, Firenze and Roma. Leaving from Milano the exit for Reggio Emilia is around 130, 140 km south. Coming from Bologna, the exit for Reggio Emilia is aroung 80 km north. The Milano-Reggio highway is usually busy even in the evening and early morning, but it's not so common to be stuck in a long queue for long periods of time. On the other hand, going from Reggio Emilia to Bologna, or passing Bologna, with the highway, can be a pain sometimes, because of traffic and roadworks.

Get around

By taxi

The best Reggio Emilia can offer is all in the city center, so you probably won't need to get a taxi. Taxi are not so common in Reggio Emilia, it's almost impossible to see one around in the streets. If you need one, you can catch it at the train station, or just make sure to have phone numbers to call one.

By foot

The city center is usually very safe, and offers a nice environment for a walk, shopping, going out to eat something (from very formal restaurant to a quick slice of pizza). Definetly the city offers the best in a slow pace walk.

See

Do

Buy

Eat

  • '''Parmigiano Reggiano'''
  • '''Capelletti'''
  • '''Tortelli'''
  • '''Ravioli'''
  • '''Gnocco fritto'''
  • '''Ciccioli'''
  • Drink

    Lambrusco Reggiano

    Moscato

    Negroni

    Sleep

  • Albergo Reggio. ia San Giuseppe, 7. 39.0522.451533. nfo@albergoreggio.it. 39.0522.452602. ttp://www.albergoreggio.it/it/index.htm.

  • Hotel Posta. iazza del Monte 2. 39 0522 432944. nfo@hotelposta.re.it. 39 0522 452602. ttp://www.hotelposta.re.it/.

    Contact

    Get out

    The hills and the mountains in the south of Reggio Emilia are definitely worth a visit, but you can reach some areas only if you have a car or a motorbike. The main locations will be served also by public transports (bus). If you travel by bus make sure to buy your return ticket before leaving Reggio and to check the time tables, as there's no public transport in the evening and in the night.

    Some places you should visit if you're in Reggio Emilia:

  • Pietra di Bismantova
  • Canossa and Rossena (castles)
  • Torrechiara (in the province of Parma, next to the border with Reggio Emilia)