EMILIA-ROMAGNA REGIONAL GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
Emilia-Romagna is one of the wealthiest regions in Italy, boasting the third highest GDP per capita in the country. Half of the region is made up of hills and mountains; the other half is a large plain which stretches to the Adriatic. The coastline is flat and sandy, with a lagoon and marshland. The capital is Bologna, but there are other appealing cities including Parma, Ferrara, Modena, Piacenza, Ravenna and Rimini. Many are important cultural, gastronomic and tourist destinations.
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is known for its arts and crafts
The Pomposa Abbey at Codigoro
The peaceful streets of Reggio Emilia