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Visit Emilia Romagna: Italy’s Newest “Region Of Honor”
04.09.2023 - 22:41 / forbes.com / Emilia Romagna
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has announced that Emilia Romagna is its 2023 Region of Honor.
Italy is a perennially appealing destination because its twenty regions are so diverse in their history, customs, and traditions.
To truly appreciate the country's richness, visitors need to immerse themselves in the varied experiences offered by the different regions.
Each year since 2013, the foundation has recognized one region through its prestigious Region of Honor Program. The initiative aims to showcase the diversity of the regions, each with unique histories, landmarks, natural resources, artisans, industries, cuisine, and culture.
By doing so, NIAF hopes to promote tourism and economic development and also strengthen the bonds between the U.S. and Italy.
In announcing the selection of Emilia Romagna, Gabriella Mileti, NIAF Director of Special Programs summarized the reasons for the selection:
The region offers a sensual blend of both natural and cultural wonders: marvelous Renaissance monuments, UNESCO heritage sites, seaside rivieras, national parks, and of course superstar gastronomy of rich, mouthwatering Italian comfort food.
Emilia Romagna is located between the Apennine Mountains and the Po River in North Central Italy. Here are a few reasons to consider visiting the region:
The ancient Roman road, Via Emilia, traverses the region linking some of the region’s most important cities, including Rimini, Bologna (the capital of the region), Parma, and Piacenza.
Now a modern highway (SS9), driving from one end to the other takes about five hours, but each city you pass along the way is worth visiting for a day or more. Other not-to-be-missed major cities in Emilia Romagna include Ferrara (home to the Este family) and Ravenna (known for its mosaics).
The road is lined with scenic small towns with churches and castles perched on hillsides worth visiting, too.
If you ask an Italian where they would most like to eat (aside from their mother’s house), they would likely tell you Emilia Romagna. The region is known for its outstanding regional specialties.
The fertile region is known for more than 200 traditional IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) products and 26 ingredients with DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) status.
Some of the best-known foods include Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella di Bologna, and Culatello di Zibello.
Regional bread specialties include Tigelle (mini flatbreads similar to an English muffin), Piadina (round flatbreads), and Coppia Ferrarese (the twisted bread of Ferrara).
The most famous sweet sparkling wine of the region is Lambrusco.
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