Reggio Emilia

Reggio Emilia, or officially Reggio nell'Emilia, is a city in Emilia-Romagna, in the north of Italy. It's on the Via Emilia, between Parma and Modena.

By plane
There's no major airport in Reggio Emilia. There is a local airport in Parma (50 km away) with few connections to Rome, Sardinia (during summertime), Paris and London. The town can be easily reached from the bigger Milano airport Linate or Malpensa, from Verona's Valerio Catullo or from the Bologna Airport, G. Marconi.

By train
Being close to Bologna and Milano, the main hubs for train traffic in the north of Italy, it's relatively easy to reach Reggio Emilia by train. The train station within walking distance from the city center, and relatively safe compared to major cities train stations.

From Milano and Bologna it's possible to book expensive and fast Eurostar trains, or just jump - without reservation - on a Regional train (slower, probably a bit dirty, but definitely cheaper).



By car
Reggio Emilia is on the Highway A1, that runs from Milano to Napoli, passing by Bologna, Firenze and Roma.

Leaving from Milano the exit for Reggio Emilia is around 130, 140 km south. Coming from Bologna, the exit for Reggio Emilia is around 80 km north. The Milano-Reggio highway is usually busy even in the evening and early morning, but it's not so common to be stuck in a long queue for long periods of time. On the other hand, going from Reggio Emilia to Bologna, or passing Bologna, with the highway, can be a pain sometimes, because of traffic and roadworks.

Get around
The city is compact and pleasant to explore on foot, and the center has limited access for cars, so it is almost entirely pedestrians or bicycles.

Many bike shops, and some hotels even, can rent bicycles for the day, or for longer trips.

Taxis wait at the railway station.

Mi Muovo is an integrated public transport pass for the region. Short-stay visitors might use "Mi Muovo Multibus", a 12-trip bus ticket, see Emilia Romagna.

Do

 * Football: US Sassuolo Calcio were relegated in 2024 and now play soccer in Serie B, the second tier. Their home ground is Mapei Stadium (capacity 21,500) two km north of Reggio city centre. AC Reggiana also play in Serie B at Mapei Stadium.
 * Rugby Union: Valorugby Emilia play in Serie A Elite, the top domestic tier. Their home ground Stadio Mirabello (capacity 4500) is 500 m south of the railway station.
 * Rugby Union: Valorugby Emilia play in Serie A Elite, the top domestic tier. Their home ground Stadio Mirabello (capacity 4500) is 500 m south of the railway station.

Eat

 * Parmigiano Reggiano - the world-famous aged cheese
 * Cappelletti - a small stuffed pasta, usually filled with a rich mix of meat and liver, commonly served in broth
 * Tortelli
 * Ravioli
 * Gnocco fritto
 * Ciccioli

Drink

 * Lambrusco Reggiano - a sparkling red wine
 * Moscato - a sweet, perfumy dessert wine
 * Negroni

Connect
As of June 2022, Reggio Emilia has 4G from Iliad, Tim and Vodafone, and 5G from Wind Tre.

Go next
The hills and the mountains in the south of Reggio Emilia are definitely worth a visit, but you can reach some areas only if you have a car or a motorbike. The main locations will be served also by public transports (bus). If you travel by bus make sure to buy your return ticket before leaving Reggio and to check the time tables, as there's no public transport in the evening and in the night.

Some places you should visit if you're in Reggio Emilia:


 * Pietra di Bismantova
 * Canossa and Rossena (castles)
 * Torrechiara (in the province of Parma, next to the border with Reggio Emilia)