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Emilia Romagna, the home of good food and the unmistakable cheerfulness of its inhabitants, is the ideal destination for a comfortable train trip: with Italo, you can easily reach Bologna and walk among its famous porticos and medieval palaces. Its cobblestone floors remind of its great medieval past, which harmonizes with its current modern character that makes it one of the most avant-garde Italian cities.

Bologna is home to one of the oldest universities in the world, which is why it has always been a privileged destination for Italian and international students, who have forged its cosmopolitan and friendly character. It is not a coincidence that Bologna also enjoys several affectionate nicknames that refer to its landmarks. Bologna la Grassa, in honor of its renowned culinary tradition; Bologna la Dotta, thanks to its university founded in 1088. Bologna la Rossa, a clear reference to the terracotta color of its historical palaces and porticos.

For a walk among its most beautiful places, you will have the embarrassment of choice: whether you are a cultural traveler, lover of museums and ancient churches, or more devoted to the good life among good food and entertainment, Bologna will not disappoint you. Start your itinerary from Piazza Maggiore, the seat of the Town Hall since 1336 and also celebrated by the most famous Bolognese songwriter, Lucio Dalla. Here you will find the Town Hall and the Municipal Art Collections inside, which will allow you to get an idea of the history and culture of the city from the 13th to the 19th century. From this square, the great covered path of the porticos starts, which winds through the old city for 40 kilometers and is a candidate to enter UNESCO's Heritage.

If you are in Bologna to appreciate its art, then the second must-see stop is the National Picture Gallery, which hosts some of the most important works of the Emilian artistic panorama such as Giotto, Parmigianino, the Carracci brothers and Raphael.

If you prefer to explore the center and maybe do some physical activity, what better opportunity to climb the famous Bolognese towers? The Asinelli Tower and the Garisenda Tower dominate Piazza Ravegnana and are the symbol of the city, built by the Asinelli family between 1109 and 1119. The Asinelli Tower, the highest with its 97 meters and 498 steps, is open to the public; visiting is recommended only if you do not suffer from vertigo or if you have already graduated... the urban legend says that climbing the tower brings bad luck to students who have not yet graduated!

To learn more about Bologna's religious itinerary and some of its most magnificent architectural works, start with the Abbey of Santo Stefano and the Gothic Basilica of San Petronio, which ranks 15th among the largest churches in the world.

Bologna's secular artisan and commercial tradition also makes it a privileged destination for shopping. The area with the highest concentration of commercial activity is the Quadrilatero, which historically houses numerous artisan shops, jewelers, markets, and local food shops. Finding this bustling commercial heart of the city is easy, starting from Piazza Maggiore, and heading into Via Rizzoli, Piazza della Mercanzia, Via Castiglione, Via Farini, Piazza Galvani and Via dell'Archiginnasio.

It is worth visiting Bologna just to taste its renowned cuisine: you are in the homeland of tortellini, ragù, mortadella... impossible to remain indifferent to the wide range of typical restaurants and osterias you will find at every corner of the city!

Finally, to appreciate the greener side of Bologna, you can get away from the center and treat yourself to some relaxation among the Bolognese hills. There are numerous public parks that can be accessed during an excursion outside the city, such as Parco Villa Spada, San Pellegrino or Villa delle Rose.

Now all you have to do is buy your Italo ticket and head to Bologna!

Only twenty minutes away by train from Bologna, Reggio Emilia is a city that holds many curiosities, all to be discovered. The first of all is its nickname, City of the Tricolor, because it was here that, in 1797, the banner that later became the Italian flag was adopted for the first time. The artistic and cultural fame of Reggio Emilia is also due to the fact that it gave birth to two great figures of Italian Renaissance literature, Boiardo and Ludovico Ariosto, author of Orlando Furioso. For a cultural itinerary, you can start from the city center and the Valli Theater, surrounded by the public gardens of Parco del Popolo: here you can also spend a nice evening with one of the appointments of the lyric and theatrical season. A few steps from the Theater, the Palazzo dei Musei and the Palazzo San Francesco which houses the Civic Museums: the collections range from ethnography to natural sciences and the history of art. Another nerve center of the historic center is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, which according to historical sources dates back at least to 451 A.D. and which houses works by famous artists such as Pala il Giovane or the Guercino. Another ancient church of the city is the Basilica of San Prospero of 997, restored in the 16th century, when the pink marble lions were added in front of the staircase. Not far from these two monuments, a real delight for history lovers: the Museum of the Tricolor. To know the Reggio Emilia more green, you just have to follow the Green Belt, the routes that can be traveled on foot or by bicycle between the river parks that surround the city: the Modolena, the Crostolo and the Rodano. The closest to the center of Reggio is the Crostolo Park, very popular among the city's inhabitants: it can be reached by starting from the historic center and following the Estense walkway that extends from Corso Garibaldi along Viale Umberto I and arriving at the gates of the park. If you opt for this magnificent walk in the green, you will reach the Reggia di Rivalta and the Villa d'Este. The elements of the park are its Estense mansions with their magical gardens. If after so much walking you start to feel a certain languor, no problem, Reggio Emilia is the homeland of good cuisine! For a quick snack you can resort to one of the many Reggio bakeries, true temples of traditional bread, such as the crocetta, the cornino or the gnocco (in its dialectal dicitura), the salty focaccia sprinkled with lard. If you have more time to sit at the table, sit down and dedicate yourself to the gastronomic joy of Reggio salami to be accompanied with fried gnocco, Parmesan cheese and green tortelli from Reggio. Finally refresh yourself with a glass of Lambrusco, the sparkling wine of the Emilian tradition. To end the day in beauty with a relaxing shopping, the shopping streets are Via Emilia Santo Stefano and San Pietro for the big names. The historic center, on the other hand, is the paradise of antiques, vintage jewels, paintings and carpets: you will find it between Via Squadroni, Via Fornaciari, Via due Gobbi, Via Cristo and Piazza Fontanesi. Don't miss the opportunity to get to know this enchanting city and immediately buy your Italo Treno ticket to Reggio Emilia!