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Bardi castle Emilia-Romagna
Explore Emilia-Romagna

Haunted Castles of Emilia-Romagna

October 23, 2021 Silvia Donati

Who doesn’t love a good ghost story? In the spirit of Halloween coming up, here are two particularly spooky castles of Emilia-Romagna. The hunt is on! 

Tagged castles, Parma, Romagna4 Comments
Panoramic view of Torrechiara Castle
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In the Parma Hills, A Castle Built for Love: Torrechiara

December 6, 2019October 8, 2021 Silvia Donati

Looking mighty from its panoramic position on the rolling hills of the Val Parma, 18 km south of the city of Parma, Torrechiara Castle is among the most significant and best preserved examples of Italian castle architecture.

Tagged castles, Parma4 Comments
romantic places near Bologna
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Top Romantic Places in Bologna & Emilia-Romagna

February 11, 2017June 23, 2019 Silvia Donati

Valentine’s Day is coming up, so in the spirit of romance, here's a list of some of my favorite romantic places in Bologna and Emilia-Romagna...

Tagged Bologna hills, Monteveglio, San Luca, Torre Prendiparte, Valsamoggia10 Comments
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Stamperia Marchi: Keeping Alive the Tradition of Textile Hand Printing from Romagna

January 22, 2016August 18, 2016 Silvia Donati

True Made in Italy: discover an artisan workshop from the 17th century carrying on the tradition of hand printing on fabric from Romagna.

Tagged Explore Emilia-Romagna, Sant'Arcangelo di Romagna, Stamperia Marchi, textile hand printing5 Comments
Adriatic Coast Emilia-Romagna
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Where to Go to the Beach in Emilia-Romagna: the Riviera Romagnola

August 19, 2015August 23, 2019 Silvia Donati

The ultimate beach destination in Emilia-Romagna is the ever-charming Riviera Romagnola.

Tagged beach, day trip, piadina, Rimini7 Comments
Grazzano Visconti gardens
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Spring Travel Tip: Visit These Three Beautiful Gardens in Emilia-Romagna

April 20, 2015April 21, 2017 Silvia Donati

To admire art and nature and escape the bustle of city life, don't miss these three beautiful gardens in Emilia-Romagna.

Tagged gardens, Palazzo Fantini8 Comments
Giuseppe Verdi statue
Explore Emilia-Romagna

A Journey through Verdi’s Homeland

May 24, 2014March 10, 2018 Silvia Donati

For the bicentennial of Giuseppe Verdi's birth, celebrated on October 10, 2013, here's my article for BBC Travel, exploring the strong connection the legendary opera composer felt to his homeland of Emilia his entire life.

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