{"id":3427,"date":"2023-03-09T11:06:12","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T10:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/?page_id=3427"},"modified":"2024-02-28T12:58:31","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T11:58:31","slug":"reggio-emilia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/reggio-emilia\/","title":{"rendered":"Reggio Emilia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&lt;&lt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/northeast-italy\/emilia-romagna\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Emilia-Romagna<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reggio Emilia is a city along the Via Emilia in Emilia-Romagna, located between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/parma\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Parma<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/modena\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Modena<\/a>. The town was founded by the Romans and lived a period in decadence in the Early Middle Ages, before emerging again as a free <em>comune<\/em> in the 12th century. Reggio Emilia saw centuries of wars and political instability until the founding of the Duchy of Modena and Reggio, ruled by the Este family. The city remained mostly under the Este rule until the Italian unification, with some short interruptions. In 1797, during the Napoleonic occupation of the city, the Italian green, white, and red flag was displayed for the first time in Reggio Emilia. The city is now an industrial center and it features various historic buildings and attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-2bab699a-ce39-4e8e-a00a-3e59f968d75e\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-f7c7f76d-b813-4997-9220-50895a78e573\">Places to see in Reggio Emilia<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#tricolour-flag-museum\">\u272a Tricolour Flag Museum<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#palazzo-dei-musei\">\u272a Palazzo dei Musei<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#reggio-emilia-cathedral\">Reggio Emilia Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#diocesan-museum-of-reggio-emilia\">Diocesan Museum of Reggio Emilia<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#basilica-of-san-prospero\">Basilica of San Prospero<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#temple-of-beata-vergine-della-ghiara\">Temple of Beata Vergine della Ghiara<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#galleria-parmeggiani\">Galleria Parmeggiani<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#piazze-dei-teatri\">Piazze dei Teatri<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#maramotti-collection\">Maramotti Collection<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#history-of-psychiatry-museum\">History of Psychiatry Museum<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#il-mauriziano\">Il Mauriziano<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tricolour-flag-museum\"><strong>\u272a Tricolour Flag Museum<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tricolour Flag Museum (<em>Museo del Tricolore<\/em>) is a museum located inside <strong>Palazzo del Comune<\/strong>, the town hall of Reggio Emilia. The exhibition displays the history of the Italian flag through a collection of objects from the Napoleonic age and the Risorgimento. The museum is adjacent to the <em>Sala del Tricolore<\/em>, the hall in which the Italian tricolor flag was officially adopted for the first time, initially as a symbol of the short-lived Cispadane Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Antonio Casotti, 1, 42121 Reggio Emilia RE<br>Coordinates: 44.6972, 10.6303<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/3gfhoTAxK4zoeCCV7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_111df8c5-4e69-4130-871b-722775f11121\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"palazzo-dei-musei\"><strong>\u272a Palazzo dei Musei<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Palazzo dei Musei is a former monastery in Reggio Emilia now hosting a series of local museums. The palace houses the <strong>Chierici Museum of Palethnology<\/strong> (<em>Museo Chierici di Paletnologia<\/em>), an exhibition of archaeological findings ranging from prehistory to the Middle Ages. The other main section of Palazzo dei Musei is the rich naturalistic collection, which is focused on zoology, anatomy, and biology. This area also includes the <strong>Spallanzani Collection<\/strong> (<em>Collezione Spallanzani<\/em>), the private collection of 18th-century scientist Lazzaro Spallanzani. Palazzo dei Musei also houses museums on the history of Reggio Emilia in the Roman and Modern age, and it hosts temporary exhibitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Lazzaro Spallanzani, 1, 42121 Reggio Emilia RE<br>Coordinates: 44.7003, 10.6321<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/HBkku7YjhfFpaAvR9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_58f5a68d-d521-4206-931c-b694f7ba767f\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reggio-emilia-cathedral\"><strong>Reggio Emilia Cathedral<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as: Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (<em>Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Reggio Emilia Cathedral (<em>Duomo di Reggio Emilia<\/em>) is a large Romanesque church in the center of Reggio Emilia. Built during the Late Middle Ages, it was later heavily reworked in Renaissance and Baroque style. The facade remained unfinished, while the interior hosts a few interesting artworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Camillo Prampolini, 42121 Reggio Emilia RE<br>Coordinates: 44.6977, 10.6308<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/E2TXagYGytXRSTUP9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_b2b79667-e0b3-48ad-8049-e4dc08bb406f\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"diocesan-museum-of-reggio-emilia\"><strong>Diocesan Museum of Reggio Emilia<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Diocesan Museum (<em>Museo Diocesano<\/em>) houses a rich collection of religious artifacts from the area of Reggio Emilia. The exhibit includes numerous paintings, scuptures, and objects spanning several centuries. The museum is located inside <strong>Palazzo Vescovile<\/strong>, adjacent to the Cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Vittorio Veneto, 6, 42121 Reggio Emilia RE<br>Coordinates: 44.6980, 10.6318<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/MSP1HUxhDsirn5ALA\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_acac0a1f-9231-41a0-b959-4eb5c6355941\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"basilica-of-san-prospero\"><strong>Basilica of San Prospero<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Basilica of San Prospero is a Renaissance church built in Reggio Emilia during the 16th century. The facade of the church is adorned with statues and the building is flanked by an octagonal bell tower. The interior features rich decorations and many artworks, while the main altar hosts the relics of Saint Prosper of Reggio, patron saint of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza di S.Prospero, 42121 Reggio Emilia RE<br>Coordinates: 44.6971, 10.6324<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5hwR5tj3YiBsygeN9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_f98e8d2d-6ac4-4d9f-8d79-1e2d900bf394\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"temple-of-beata-vergine-della-ghiara\"><strong>Temple of Beata Vergine della Ghiara<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as: Basilica of Madonna della Ghiara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Temple of Beata Vergine della Ghiara (<em>Tempio della Beata Vergine della Ghiara<\/em>) is one of the main religious buildings in Reggio Emilia. The church was erected during the Renaissance on the site of an alleged miracle and soon became a pilgrimage destination. The interiors are richly adorned with impressive frescoes and decorations. A museum of religious artifacts is adjacent to the church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi, 44, 42121 Reggio Emilia RE<br>Coordinates: 44.6990, 10.6264<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ys6bW7scz8FSH2Dc8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_63858f04-d1e7-4832-8d37-61e20d07e24a\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"galleria-parmeggiani\"><strong><strong>Galleria Parmeggiani<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Galleria Parmeggiani is an art museum housed in a Gothic Revival building erected in 1924. The collection includes various paintings, objects, and pieces of furniture dating from the Renaissance to the 20th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Corso Benedetto Cairoli, 2, 42121 Reggio Emilia RE<br>Coordinates: 44.7004, 10.6289<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/x6oc9MQ8xWncdEEB8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_0c5d35db-f4f9-4035-aba5-94a4dad16b00\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"piazze-dei-teatri\"><strong>Piazze dei Teatri<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Piazze dei Teatri is a series of squares in Reggio Emilia, surrounded by interesting attractions. The north side is occupied by a large park known as <strong>Public Gardens<\/strong> (<em>Giardini Pubblici<\/em>), and <strong>Teatro Municipale Romolo Valli<\/strong>, the main opera house of the city. Palazzo dei Musei is located east of the large square, while another theater, <strong>Teatro Ariosto<\/strong>, is on the opposite side, next to Galleria Parmeggiani. The square is also decorated with a fountain and some monuments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazze dei Teatri, 42121 Reggio Emilia RE<br>Coordinates: 44.7006, 10.6301<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/2j9D2RZ63BWyiKr89\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_f8dcaa6f-7fe4-4c52-8c7f-6b8d9ae9f8a9\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"maramotti-collection\"><strong>Maramotti Collection<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Maramotti Collection (<em>Collezione Maramotti<\/em>) is a museum of contemporary art located on the outskirts of Reggio Emilia. The collection includes several works by Italian and foreign artists from the 20th century, and it also features a rich library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Fratelli Cervi, 66, 42124 Reggio Emilia RE<br>Coordinates: 44.7084, 10.6016<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/n8BtTqaLCUkZ769q8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_a886e532-2d13-4825-82c3-83230854a321\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"history-of-psychiatry-museum\"><strong>History of Psychiatry Museum<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The History of Psychiatry Museum (<em>Museo di Storia della Psichiatria<\/em>) is a collection of tools and objects once used in a former psychiatric hospital on the outskirts of Reggio Emilia. The exhibit also includes drawings and artifacts made by the patients of the hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Giovanni Amendola, 2, 42122 Reggio Emilia RE<br>Coordinates: 44.6901, 10.6611<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/T19rYnCSEkVi4oSw8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_c63b4fe9-9674-4af7-a16f-1dc1328aee5c\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"il-mauriziano\"><strong>Il Mauriziano<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Il Mauriziano is a villa surrounded by a park located at the eastern edge of Reggio Emilia. The great Renaissance poet Ludovico Ariosto, who was born in Reggio Emilia, stayed in the villa several times, and the building now serves as a museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Louis Pasteur, 11, 42122 Reggio Emilia RE<br>Coordinates: 44.6818, 10.6722<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/4WwTvxZ7qQuy1pDm6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;&lt; Emilia-Romagna Reggio Emilia is a city along the Via Emilia in Emilia-Romagna, located between Parma and Modena. The town was founded by the Romans and lived a period in decadence in the Early Middle Ages, before emerging again as a free comune in the 12th century. Reggio Emilia saw centuries of wars and political instability until the founding of the Duchy of Modena and Reggio, ruled by the Este family. The city remained mostly under the Este rule until the Italian unification, with some short interruptions. In 1797, during the Napoleonic occupation of the city, the Italian green, white, and red flag was displayed for the first time in Reggio Emilia. The city is now an industrial center and it features various historic buildings and attractions. \u272a Tricolour Flag Museum The Tricolour Flag Museum (Museo del Tricolore) is a museum located inside Palazzo del Comune, the town hall of Reggio Emilia. The exhibition displays the history of the Italian flag through a collection of objects from the Napoleonic age and the Risorgimento. The museum is adjacent to the Sala del Tricolore, the hall in which the Italian tricolor flag was officially adopted for the first time, initially as a symbol of the short-lived Cispadane Republic. Address: Piazza Antonio Casotti, 1, 42121 Reggio Emilia RECoordinates: 44.6972, 10.6303 Google Maps \u272a Palazzo dei Musei Palazzo dei Musei is a former monastery in Reggio Emilia now hosting a series of local museums. The palace houses the Chierici Museum of Palethnology (Museo Chierici di Paletnologia), an exhibition of archaeological findings ranging from prehistory to the Middle Ages. The other main section of Palazzo dei Musei is the rich naturalistic collection, which is focused on zoology, anatomy, and biology. This area also includes the Spallanzani Collection (Collezione Spallanzani), the private collection of 18th-century scientist Lazzaro Spallanzani. Palazzo dei Musei also houses museums on the history of Reggio Emilia in the Roman and Modern age, and it hosts temporary exhibitions. Address: Via Lazzaro Spallanzani, 1, 42121 Reggio Emilia RECoordinates: 44.7003, 10.6321 Google Maps Reggio Emilia Cathedral Also known as: Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) The Reggio Emilia Cathedral (Duomo di Reggio Emilia) is a large Romanesque church in the center of Reggio Emilia. Built during the Late Middle Ages, it was later heavily reworked in Renaissance and Baroque style. The facade remained unfinished, while the interior hosts a few interesting artworks. Address: Piazza Camillo Prampolini, 42121 Reggio Emilia RECoordinates: 44.6977, 10.6308 Google Maps Diocesan Museum of Reggio Emilia The Diocesan Museum (Museo Diocesano) houses a rich collection of religious artifacts from the area of Reggio Emilia. The exhibit includes numerous paintings, scuptures, and objects spanning several centuries. The museum is located inside Palazzo Vescovile, adjacent to the Cathedral. Address: Via Vittorio Veneto, 6, 42121 Reggio Emilia RECoordinates: 44.6980, 10.6318 Google Maps Basilica of San Prospero The Basilica of San Prospero is a Renaissance church built in Reggio Emilia during the 16th century. The facade of the church is adorned with statues and the building is flanked by an octagonal bell tower. The interior features rich decorations and many artworks, while the main altar hosts the relics of Saint Prosper of Reggio, patron saint of the city. Address: Piazza di S.Prospero, 42121 Reggio Emilia RECoordinates: 44.6971, 10.6324 Google Maps Temple of Beata Vergine della Ghiara Also known as: Basilica of Madonna della Ghiara The Temple of Beata Vergine della Ghiara (Tempio della Beata Vergine della Ghiara) is one of the main religious buildings in Reggio Emilia. The church was erected during the Renaissance on the site of an alleged miracle and soon became a pilgrimage destination. The interiors are richly adorned with impressive frescoes and decorations. A museum of religious artifacts is adjacent to the church. Address: Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi, 44, 42121 Reggio Emilia RECoordinates: 44.6990, 10.6264 Google Maps Galleria Parmeggiani Galleria Parmeggiani is an art museum housed in a Gothic Revival building erected in 1924. The collection includes various paintings, objects, and pieces of furniture dating from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Address: Corso Benedetto Cairoli, 2, 42121 Reggio Emilia RECoordinates: 44.7004, 10.6289 Google Maps Piazze dei Teatri Piazze dei Teatri is a series of squares in Reggio Emilia, surrounded by interesting attractions. The north side is occupied by a large park known as Public Gardens (Giardini Pubblici), and Teatro Municipale Romolo Valli, the main opera house of the city. Palazzo dei Musei is located east of the large square, while another theater, Teatro Ariosto, is on the opposite side, next to Galleria Parmeggiani. The square is also decorated with a fountain and some monuments. Address: Piazze dei Teatri, 42121 Reggio Emilia RECoordinates: 44.7006, 10.6301 Google Maps Maramotti Collection The Maramotti Collection (Collezione Maramotti) is a museum of contemporary art located on the outskirts of Reggio Emilia. The collection includes several works by Italian and foreign artists from the 20th century, and it also features a rich library. Address: Via Fratelli Cervi, 66, 42124 Reggio Emilia RECoordinates: 44.7084, 10.6016 Google Maps History of Psychiatry Museum The History of Psychiatry Museum (Museo di Storia della Psichiatria) is a collection of tools and objects once used in a former psychiatric hospital on the outskirts of Reggio Emilia. The exhibit also includes drawings and artifacts made by the patients of the hospital. Address: Via Giovanni Amendola, 2, 42122 Reggio Emilia RECoordinates: 44.6901, 10.6611 Google Maps Il Mauriziano Il Mauriziano is a villa surrounded by a park located at the eastern edge of Reggio Emilia. The great Renaissance poet Ludovico Ariosto, who was born in Reggio Emilia, stayed in the villa several times, and the building now serves as a museum. 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