Things to do in Reggio Emilia

Reggio Emilia is a city of Roman origin which lies on the ancient Via Emilia; Reggio is also known as "Città del Tricolore" because here was born and was exposed for the first time the Italian flag 7 January 1797.

The main monuments of the city are all collected in the historic center in hexagon shape: the neoclassical Municipal Theatre, the Renaissance church of San Prospero, the shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Ghiara, the Cathedral and the numerous medieval palaces. From the architectural standpoint are especially important the squares of the historic center, from Piazza Prampolini to Piazza San Prospero, passing through Piazza Casotti, which are linked together by a series of porticoed streets of Renaissance origin.