Emilia Apennines

Discover the Apennines

Emilia Apennines look like this: romantic landscapes, bold peaks, rolling hills covered with forests and vineyards, villages, castles and parish churches rich in history and culture, outdoor sports, and a genuine tradition of typical products, which is linked to family hospitality and the healthy air that you can breathe here. These are the ingredients of Emilia's rich outdoor offerings.
There are many valleys included in the three cities of Parma, Piacenza and Reggio Emilia: Val Tidone, Val Trebbia, Val Nure, Val d'Arda, Val Ceno, Val Taro, East Parma Apennines and Reggio Emilia Apennines.

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Emilia unveiled in the gaze of Luigi Ghirri

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Discover Emilia by following the revealing gaze of Luigi Ghirri (Scandiano 1943 - Reggio Emilia 1992), among the most important photographers of the Italian twentieth century. Ghirri argued that it is precisely the most usual corners, those we always have before our eyes, that can reveal unexpected aspects. Hence his "Seeing Beyond", which is the title of the calendar of events promoted by the cities of Reggio Emilia, Modena and Parma, to which Luigi Ghirri was linked and fundamental to his artistic production. For the 30th anniversary of his death, the cities of Visit Emilia - the Land of Slow Mix are dedicating exhibitions and initiatives to the Emilian photographer. A unique opportunity to immerse oneself with new eyes in the artistic, cultural and contemporary wonders of Parma and Reggio Emilia, imagining to follow in the steps and gaze of Ghirri, who dedicated to some of Emilia's most beautiful palaces and views unique images and visions.

First stop, Palazzo del Governatore in Parma, which from December 17, 2022 to February 26, 2023 hosts the free exhibition "Labyrinths of Vision. Luigi Ghirri 1991," a never-before-seen work on the cultural landscape with more than 150 photographs.

In Reggio Emilia, Palazzo dei Musei opens to visitors until Feb. 26, 2023 the exhibition "On a Different Scale. Luigi Ghirri, Italia in miniatura and new perspectives," which brings together for the first time photographs from "In Scala", the series Ghirri created at Italia in miniatura.

Valentine's Day in emilia

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Valentine's Day 2023 can be a beautiful opportunity to take a romantic trip as a couple, share special emotions, experience a dinner in a beautiful medieval tavern in a castle, in the restaurant of a historic village, treat yourself to a stay in a special place or a day discovering new and unexpected places. 
What to do and where to go on Valentine's Day 2023? Here are some original ideas for celebrating lovers' day in the Castelli del Ducato circuit in Fantastica Emilia.

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