Italy Emilia Romagna and San Marino

Bologna is the largest city (and the capital) of Emilia-Romagna Region in Northern Italy. It is the seventh most populated in Italy, heart of a metropolitan area (officially recognized by the Italian government as a città metropolitana) of about one million.

Ravenna is the capital city of the Province of Ravenna in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Although an inland city, Ravenna is connected to the Adriatic Sea by the Candiano Canal. It is the location of 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city annually hosts the Ravenna Festival, one of Italy's prominent classical music gatherings.

Maranello is a town and commune in the region of Emilia-Romagna in Northern Italy. It is best known as the home of Ferrari S.p.A. and the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One racing team. The public museum Museo Ferrari, which displays sports and racing cars and trophies, is also located here. Maranello is the starting point of the annual Italian Marathon, which finishes in nearby Carpi.

Ferrara is a city and commune in Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy. The town has broad streets and numerous palaces dating from the 14th and 15th centuries, when it hosted the court of the House of Este. For its beauty and cultural importance it has been qualified by UNESCO as World Heritage Site. In 2006, due to its important historical significance, Ferrara became the headquarters of the Italian Hermitage Museum. It is the fifth city in the world to have been linked with the Russian museum.

San Marino’s medieval charm, combined with its history and picturesque landscapes, creates an unforgettable travel experience. The outstanding sites, accessible by cable car, include the three iconic towers that offer panoramic views, the magnificent Basilica of San Marino, and the historic Palazzo Pubblico. The State Museum, Museo di Stato, showcases the nation's heritage, and Liberty Square, the heart of the historical center, is surrounded by cafes and shops.

Rimini is a city of 150,000 inhabitants in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, and capital city of the Province of Rimini. It is located on the Adriatic Sea, on the coast between the rivers Marecchia (the ancient Ariminus) and Ausa (ancient Aprusa). It is one of the most famous seaside resorts in Europe, thanks to its 15 km-long sandy beach, over 1,000 hotels and thousands of bars, restaurants and discos. The first bathing establishment opened in 1843. An art city with ancient Roman and Renaissance monuments, Rimini is the hometown of the famous film director Federico Fellini as well.

Modena is a city and commune on the south side of the Po Valley, in the Province of Modena in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. An ancient town, and seat of an archbishop, it is known for its automotive industry since the factories of the famous Italian sports car makers Ferrari, De Tomaso, Lamborghini, Pagani and Maserati are, or were, located here. The Cathedral of Modena, the Torre della Ghirlandina and Piazza Grande are a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Modena is also known in culinary circles for its production of balsamic vinegar.

Parma is a city in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna famous for its prosciutto, cheese, architecture and surrounding countryside. This is the home of the University of Parma, one of the oldest universities in the world. Parma is famous for its food and rich gastronomical tradition: Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (also produced in Reggio Emilia), Prosciutto di Parma (Parma ham). Parma also claims several stuffed pasta dishes like "tortelli d'erbetta" and "anolini in brodo".

Since the 1930s Riccione gained the status of a main destination of summer tourism on the Adriatic riviera of Romagna, and is one of the best known seaside resorts in Northern Italy. Tourism in Riccione is massive, including mostly young people attracted by its great nightlife. The Adriatic coast in Emilia Romagna is called Riviera Romagnola and it has plenty of night clubs. Riccione also attracts families with children, thanks to its theme parks. The hotels on the Riviera attract a large number of tourists in summer. The seafront is a long boulevard and and a developed bicycle lane, that reaches up to the town's end going along the sea. Cycling is popular in the Emilia Romagna area.

Cesenatico is a port town on the Adriatic coast of Italy. It is located in the province of Forlì-Cesena in the region of Emilia-Romagna, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Ravenna. Cesenatico's port canal was surveyed and drawn by Leonardo da Vinci at the request of Cesare Borgia, as part of his plans to fortify the nearby town of Cesena. Today Cesenatico is a tourist resort. It is home to the Marine Museum (Museo della Marineria), where historic fishing boats are displayed in the canal. The town also features a 118-metre (387 ft) high skyscraper, which for a few years was among the 30 highest buildings in Europe. The town is bordered to the south by the mouth of the Rubicon river.

Nowadays Cervia is a seaside resort on the Adriatic Riviera thanks to its 10-kilometre (6 mi) shore characterised by sandy beaches. Unlike its neighbor Cesenatico, the buildings are subject to strict urban regulations, favoring the conservation of the pine forest and green areas between each new construction. Cervia has a large pine forest, about 260 ha and includes the areas of Milano Marittima, Cervia, Pinarella and Tagliata. A project is active for the control of water between the beach in Milano Marittima and that of Pinarella. The results that are obtained show that the water quality is such that guaranteed the city the blue flag of the Foundation for Environmental Education since 1997.

Piacenza is a city and commune in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Piacenza. Piacenza boasts a great number of historical palaces, often characterized by splendid gardens. Piacenza and its province are known for the production of seasoned and salted pork products. The hills surrounding Piacenza are known for their vineyards.