Have You Ever Experienced Reggio Emilia?

• Looking for somewhere in Italy off of the beaten path? Then a visit to Reggio Emilia may be worth a look. Located just outside of Bologna, this lovely town has much to offer!
• Reggio Emilia is 102 miles northwest of Florence / 139 miles southwest from Venice.
• Wondering were to stay? Why not try the four star Hotel Posta, a charming property with 39 unique rooms situated in the heart of the historic city center.The hotel overlooks the Prampolini Square and is just a few meters from the Cathedral and the Town Hall, where the Italian flag was born in 1797! The Hotel Posta is run by its owners who always try to make their guests feel at home.

The following very special excursions may be arranged:

• Tour of a local cheese factory where the real Parmigiano cheese is produced. Hungry now?
• Visit to one of the oldest "acetaie" of the region named Cavazzone. The acetaia is a wine cellar where the balsamic vinegar is produced. You can find vinegar as old as 180 years here!
• Journey to a local farm where the famous "Prosciutto di Parma" (parma cured ham) is produced.
• Explore the Museum of Ferrari in the village of Maranello, located just 20 minutes from Reggio Emilia.
• Sample the specialties at a wine factory where the famous local Lambrusco red wine is produced.
• Enjoy excursions to the cities of Bologna or Modena, and a visit to Venice is also possible.
• And to top off a stay to beautiful Reggio Emilia, enjoy a gala evening at one the ornate palaces in the area, many of which are still lived in by the owners who belong to noble families. The residents are very happy to welcome guests and to have dinner with them!

Wondering what else you can do in the area?

• Sports: golf, tennis, swimming pool and wellness centre in nearby clubs with special arrangements with the hotel.
• Music: enjoy a visit to the Opera Theatre.
• Art and culture: visit the old historic centre, the medieval castles of Matilde di Canossa, and the Po Valley north of Reggio Emilia.
• Outside Reggio Emilia: visit of the neighboring towns of Parma, Cremona, Busseto, Mantova, Ferrara, Sabbioneta, Sassuolo.