Bologna
The legendary city of porticoes…and a fountain! You can walk for miles here under endless arches without a drop of rain ever touching you. It’s a place of pure architectural drama centred right around the giant fountain holding court in the main square.
Fountain of Neptune in the main square | Miles of medieval porticoes
Ferrara
A beautiful, atmospheric step back in time. It is so easy to get lost here, wandering through intricate medieval streets and admiring the striking building facades.
Interesting building façades | Este Castle arches and interior courtyard | Medieval streets in the Old Town
Parma
Yes, this is the holy grail where the world-famous prosciutto and Parmesan cheese come from - and it eats as good as it looks!
Parma Cathedral | Baptistery door detail | Colourful buildings in the centre
San Leo
A historical medieval village dramatically perched high on a rock, offering jaw-dropping views over the sweeping valley down below.
