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Emilia-Romagna

Things to see in Emilia-Romagna: historic places

In Emilia-Romagna the atlas lists 3,162 historic places: 811 historic villas and palaces, 764 museums and 610 castles and more.

The richest areas are the province of Bologna (712), the province of Parma (410) and the province of Modena (351).

By date of construction, the most common period is the Middle Ages (37% of dated places) and the Modern era (26% of dated places).

Of these, 102 list opening hours, 28 have free entry and 17 are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • 1,748with photo
  • 2,266with description
  • 102with opening hours
  • 51free entry
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What to see in Emilia-Romagna: frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Emilia-Romagna?

Among the best-documented historic places in Emilia-Romagna are Galleria Ferrari (Maranello), Este Castle (Ferrara), Palazzo Schifanoia (Ferrara), Teatro Regio (Parma) (Parma) and Domus del chirurgo (Rimini).

How many historic places are there in Emilia-Romagna?

The atlas lists 3,162 historic places in Emilia-Romagna: 811 historic villas and palaces, 764 museums, 610 castles, 346 fortresses and towers, 300 abbeys and monasteries, 158 historic theatres, 145 archaeological sites, 17 historic villages and 11 lighthouses.

Which UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Emilia-Romagna?

The places we list belong to: Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna, Evaporitic Karst and Caves of Northern Apennines, Cathedral, Torre Civica and Piazza Grande, Modena, The Porticoes of Bologna, Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta and The system of Italian-style condominio theatres of the 18th and 19th centuries in Central Italy.

Which historic places in Emilia-Romagna can you visit for free?

Free entry (always, or on the first Sunday of the month) at Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna (Bologna), Torrechiara Castle (Langhirano), Arian Baptistry (Ravenna), Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe (Ravenna) and National Museum of Ravenna (Ravenna) and 46 more. Check the conditions on the official website.