Small Boutique hotels in EMILIA ROMAGNA

Bologna, Rimini, Ravenna, Modena, Ferrara, are the emblematic names of the Italian region of Emilia Romagna, in the north of the country. These are cities of medium size, but with a remarkable architectural and artistic heritage to enjoy culture, gastronomy and the activity of less touristy Italy.

Bologna, capital of the region, is surely the most monumental of all. The Duomo and the medieval legacy of Modena are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is the historic center of Ferrara. In Ravenna you can see some of the most extraordinary Byzantine mosaics that exist anywhere.

In the vicinity of Parma and Piacenza, the many fortified castles and palaces stand out. The monuments Rocca Sanvitale in Fontanellato and Torrechiara, show off magnificent frescoes inside.

An added bonus for those who enjoy discovering places is an exploration of the Emilia Romagna countryside. Among the best borghi , name given to the small towns in Italian, are San Leo, Castell'Arquato, Dozza and Vigoleno. Narrow streets, squares, churches and walls, combine to create picturesque stony settings built in antiquity that continue to seduce today. Small dream hotels round off the stay.