11 days in Reggio Emilia Itinerary

Known as the Tricolor Town, Reggio Emilia is the birthplace of the modern Italian flag and serves as the region's hub for cultural activity.

Change things up with these side-trips from Reggio Emilia: Parma (Battistero di Parma, Palazzo delle Poste, & more), Monumento ad Antonio Allegri detto "Il Correggio" (in Correggio) and Rocca Sanvitale di Fontanellato (in Fontanellato). Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Palazzo Ducale Mantova, admire the striking features of Palazzo Te, examine the collection at Museo Ferrari, and get lost in a book at Libreria All'Arco.

To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Reggio Emilia trip itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Philippines, the closest major airports are Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Verona Villafranca Airport and Peretola Airport. In December, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.