Tourist Attractions & Monuments Emilia-Romagna

The impressive Rocca di Vignola stands on the headland of the Panaro River. Founded by the abbots of Nonantola in the 9th century, it then passed from hand to hand, starting with the bishops of Modena. It was in the 13th century that it became an important stronghold when many disputes existed between the families of Bologna and Modena. The Estensi of Ferrara put an end to these quarrels in the 15th century, when it underwent numerous alterations to be transformed into a stately residence. In the 16th century it became the property of the Boncompagni family who lived there until the middle of the 20th century. The main political and social bodies of the town were developed here: town hall, library... It is now managed by the Vignola Foundation, which is in charge of the delicate work of restoring the magnificent frescoes that decorate most of the walls of the fortress. The latter, a still little-known masterpiece, represents a spectacle worthy of the greatest medieval stages. Unique in their genre, they combine art and military architecture. From the inner courtyard, which can be reached by a drawbridge, you can visit the underground passages, the rooms decorated with paintings, and walk along the parapet walk that connects the massive corner towers.

Opposite the Rocca, Palazzo Boncompagni is an elegant Renaissance palace, built on a project by the architect Jacopo Barozzi, a native of Vignola. Its particularity is its totally suspended spiral staircase.

Founded in the 6th century, the Benedictine Abbey of Pomposa is one of the most beautiful in northern Italy. It had an exceptional influence from the 10th to the 12th century thanks to its library and its abbot Guido di Pomposa, who encouraged the invention of modern musical transcription. The pre-Romanesque church is preceded by a portico with three arches, decorated with multicoloured bricks, marble and majolica. It preserves a mosaic floor and a magnificent set of frescoes from the 14th century. Next to the church stands the 48 m high Romanesque bell tower, built in 1063.

A few kilometres from Mesola, the Gran Bosco della Mesola nature reserve with its 1,058 hectares is a huge plain forest, covered with dunes and holm oaks. With good binoculars you can observe deer, fallow deer and many wild birds. From the end of March to the beginning of November, excursions are organized by electric bus (maximum 8 passengers - 12 €), through the part of the reserve closed to visitors, with the possibility of meeting the deer of the Mesola.

Unique in Emilia Romagna, the landscape of this natural reserve is characterized by the presence of 8 m high sand dunes, vegetation récouvertes. An unusual and charming place.

Emblem of the city, this bridge was built in 1638 by the architect Luca Danese of Ravenna. It consists of five wide arched staircases. Under the arcades, five canals (today there are only three), the access roads to Comacchio and the exits to the sea used to converge. In front of the bridge, the old fish shop occupies a characteristic building also dating from the 17th century and restored several times. Further on is the Ponte degli Sbirri ("Bridge of the Cops"), so named because of its proximity to old prisons.

Who, as a child, has never collected Panini stickers, to stick in an album on the theme of the football world cup or his favourite cartoon? Originally from Modena, the Panini brothers founded a publishing house specializing in figurines (self-adhesive images) in 1961. In the 1990s, the company donated 500,000 pieces (stickers, cigarette boxes, etc.) to the city of Modena, which made up the museum's collection. Part of it is on permanent display in showcases that evoke the pages of a scrapbook to be leafed through.

Founded in the 4th century, this church was remodeled several times from the 11th century onwards. It has an elegant octagonal tower and a mixture of styles as it has been constantly enlarged and remodelled over the centuries. The interior is baroque, with frescoes by Camillo Gavasetti and paintings by Roberto De Longe. The basilica is also famous for keeping in the presbytery, under the main altar, the relics of Sant'Antonino, patron saint of the city, and of San Vittore, first bishop of Piacenza.

Pro Loco Marina di Ravenna is an association located in Marina di Ravenna. La Pro Loco Marina di Ravenna is an organization that promotes and organizes events and tourist activities in the Marina di Ravenna area.

Punta Marina Terme is a small town in the province of Ravenna. Although small, it offers visitors a unique experience. The town is famous for its thermal baths, where visitors can relax and enjoy the benefits of the thermal waters. Punta Marina Terme's thermal baths offer a variety of treatments and services, including massages, thermal baths and beauty treatments. In addition to the thermal baths, Punta Marina Terme also offers beautiful beaches where visitors can relax and soak up the sun. The town is also surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, offering numerous opportunities for hiking and outdoor walks.

The origins of the Jewish community in Ferrara date back to the 15th century, when the d'Este family welcomed Jews from Rome, Spain and Germany. In 1627 the Pontifical Government established the ghetto which was located between Via Mazzini, Via Vignatagliata and Via Vittoria. Five gates blocked access from sunset to sunrise; they were knocked down by the new kingdom of Italy in 1859. Today, the ghetto is a quiet neighbourhood, with pebble-paved streets lined with small houses, some of which have Spanish-style balconies.

The Salt Museum retraces a very important part of the history of the city. Inaugurated in 2004, it occupies the rooms of the Magazzino Torre, an ancient salt depot built in 1691 and beautifully restored. The building up of the collection exhibited at the museum began in the 1980s when the "salinaro" (salt collector) Agostino Finchi, with the help of a group of enthusiasts, began to collect objects related to the history of the saltworks. Managed by old "salinari", this incredible museum tells visitors the story of salt collection in Cervia, through images, ancient objects, working tools and various documents. The tools on display are still in use today in the Camillone Saltworks, the open-air section of the museum that is still in operation. In the summer, the museum organizes old-fashioned salt harvesting activities open to the public. Finally, a section displays ancient mosaics from the 6th century church of San Martino and the remains of a ship dating back to the 4th-6th centuries.

Overlooking the Cervia Canal, the Magazzino Torre is a splendid example of industrial architecture. Just across the street is the Darsena depot, built in 1712 and today used for the organization of cultural events. Next to the Darsena depot is the Piazzale dei Salinari, a square in the shape of a quadrilateral in the centre of which you can see the fountain "Il tappeto sospeso", inaugurated in 1997 on the occasion of the tercentenary of the foundation of the new town of Cervia

Cervia's Natural Park covers 27 ha of Mediterranean vegetation and includes a farm. Ideal for leisurely walks or a picnic. Inside the park is also "CerviAvventura", a treetop course.

Cervia, a town in the province of Ravenna in Italy, has a tourist office called IAT (Informazione Accoglienza Turistica). It is open all year round and offers tourist information and reservations. Visitors can obtain information on tourist attractions in Cervia, Milano Marittima, Pinarella and Tagliata, as well as advice on accommodation, events and activities in the area. Cervia is an attractive tourist destination with its beaches, salt and pine groves, cultural events and sporting activities.

To the south of Ravenna, between the localities of Classe and Cervia, lies the Classe pine forest, a 900-hectare forest characterized by typical Mediterranean vegetation of umbrella pines and holm oaks, with clearings, dry meadows and swamps. The most interesting and preserved parts are those of Ortazzo, Ortazzino and the mouth of the river Bevano. Bicycle paths make it possible to cover it by bicycle. For guided tours please contact : Centro Visite Cubo Magico Bevanella,tel +39 335 5632818.

Bagnacavallo is a charming town in the province of Ravenna.

La Rocca rises on one of the three hills overlooking Brisighella. Erected in the 14th century by the Manfredi family of Faenza, it consists of two cylindrical towers and a fortified enclosure. It is a fine example of military architecture between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. From the Rocca you can take a path that leads to another rocky spur, dominated by the Torre dell'Orologio. The tower was part of 13th century fortifications. Rebuilt in 1850 with the clock, it is an excellent vantage point for observing the town and the surrounding hills.

The 827 ha of saltworks can be discovered on foot, by bike or by boat. The park includes the industrial salt production plant and the old Camillone saltworks where salt is still harvested in the traditional way. It is the only saltworks to have survived the reorganisation of salt production in 1959, when small family-run saltworks were replaced by large collection basins and salt harvesting became mechanised. The salt marshes are home to many species of birds, including flamingos.

Brisighella, a charming town set in the hills between Florence and Ravenna, offers many activities and attractions for visitors. The Associazione Pro-Loco Brisighella is a local club offering tourist information and advice on the best places to visit in the area. They will be delighted to help you discover the beauty of Brisighella and plan your stay in this charming Italian town.

Piazza della Libertà is the heart of the village. It is dominated by the Cathedral, refurbished in the 16th century, the Municipal Palace, dating from 1306, the Civic Tower and the Column of Hospitality. From the square you then take the Via Mainardi and walk along the old Jewish ghetto where a plaque commemorates Ovadyah Yare, a 15th century scholar and rabbi from Bertinoro. You can continue on the medieval via dei Santi to the Porta dei Tre Santi. Don't miss via delle Mura and the torrione San Giuseppe.

Erected around the year 1000 on the top of the Bertinoro hill, La Rocca welcomed Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in 1177, who stayed there for several months with his retinue. In the 16th century, when Bertinoro became the seat of a bishopric (and remained so until 1970 when the diocese was united with that of Forli), the Rocca was converted into a residence for bishops. Today it is a university centre attached to the University of Bologna. Its undergroundgalleries house the Museo Interreligioso, dedicated to the three monotheistic religions.

The Torre dell'Orologio is a historic monument in Bertinoro's Piazza della Libertà. This ancient medieval tower was once much taller and also served as a lighthouse for sailors. In 1599, its height was halved and a Baroque-style bell tower was added. In 1789, a wrought-iron balcony and a niche for the terracotta statue of the Madonna del Lago, patroness of Bertinoro, were built. In 1816, a disciplinary cell was built under the tower, which over time became a café and then the fire department headquarters. In 1934, the tower was restored along with the façade of the town hall, and the 17th-century clock was replaced by the one seen today, which was also moved to the side of the tower. The bells that still mark time bear the date of amalgamation in 1516, as well as the town's coat of arms and the image of the Madonna del Lago.

First mentioned in ancient chronicles in 1048, he belonged to the Zanardi Landi family since the th century. In the case of a private residence, visits are carried out in the presence of a guide and only in certain parts of the residence. It is possible to visit beautiful rooms with furniture from the period from 1500 to 1800, underground, prisons, the weapons room and the Museo del costume sicurezza (museum of military uniform), which brings together uniforms and weapons from the Risorgimento in the Second World War.

The Torrechiara Tourist Information Office, located in Borgo del Castello, is a point of reference for visitors to the Parma region of Italy. The office speaks English and French, making communication easier for foreign visitors.

The tourist office offers tourist information on the city, current events and happenings, as well as guide bookings. It is located on the first floor of the Palazzo del Podestà, in the Loggetta dei Notari. It is accessible by car, except during periods when traffic in the historic center is restricted. In this case, we recommend parking at P4 Piazzale Cima and driving down to Piazza Municipio, or in one of the parking lots at the bottom of the town and driving up to the top of the hill.