Field Trips for Reggio Emilia, Italy

Visit a traditional acetaia where you’ll have the chance to taste the locally produced aceto balsamico (balsamic vinegar). Join the local tradition and try the vinegar atop a variety of foods – strawberries and fresh fruit of all kinds, boiled eggs, desserts like panna cotta, even gelato! You will be amazed by the delicious taste!

The Ferrari Museum in Maranello, linked to the famous Ferrari factory built in 1947, hosts an exhibition of Gt, F1and sport-race Ferrari cars, sport trophies, pictures, videos, and other souvenirs of the history of Ferrari. In the same region you can also enjoy the glamour of Lamborghini and Maserati – a true car-lover’s visit!

It is the seventh most populous city in Italy and the largest city in Emilia Romagna. The first settlements date back to at least 1000 BC. The city is an urban center, first under the Etruscans and the Celts, then under the Romans and after as a free municipality. Home of the oldest university in the world, founded in 1088, Bologna hosts thousands of students who enrich the social and cultural life of the city. Famous for its towers and lengthy porticoes, Bologna has a well-preserved, beautiful historical center (one of the largest in Italy).

Ferrara is one of the most interesting Renaissance cities in the Emilia Romagna region. The city became a prominent artistic and cultural hub in medieval times, under the rule of the House of Este. The city, and its Po Delta, are designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Comacchio, the "little Venice", is an enchanting lagoon town: it's neat and unfeigned, endowed with a vitality that comes from a strong respect for its own history and for the environment that surrounds it. The brightness of the light reminds us that we are close to the sea here, and this light goes on to flood the town, only to be increased by the calm surfaces of the canals. A treasure chest of particular natural beauty and reminders of its history. Comacchio, now known as the capital of the Po Delta Park, is a little town that was born and still lives between the land and the water.

Modena is located in the heart of the Emilia Romagna region. Located only 10 minutes away from Reggio Emilia, its hospitality focuses on cuisine and cultural life. No one can leave Modena without tasting the traditional balsamic vinegar, an exquisite condiment made from cooked grape must that is aged for many years in wooden barrels. The city offers lots of entertainment including beautiful music and high speed sports cars. Ferraris and Maseratis can often be seen gliding down the roads of Modena and its surroundings – this is where the two legendary car makers are based. Modena is rich in architectural treasures such as the Ghirlandina Tower, the Cathedral and Piazza Grande, which was added to the World Heritage list by UNESCO in 1997.

Only 15 minutes away from Reggio Emilia, Parma is a refined and welcoming city whose center is rich in art, parks, and treasures from different ages. Parma is a celebration of taste for any food lover: prosciutto and cheese are the best contributions of Parma to world cuisine. Take a walk along the river, visit the Duomo, the Battistero and the other ancient churches of the city center. Stop by a trattoria to enjoy the local food, and visit the beautiful Royal Garden along the river.

Tour a local caseificio (cheese factory) and taste the world-famous Parmigiano Reggiano, which was invented hundreds of years ago and is one of the most highly prized cheeses in the world! Learn about the whole process, from the cows to the cheese.

Pietra di Bismantova is a gigantic sample of residual erosion whose origins date back to approximately 15 million years ago. Dante Alighieri mentioned it in the Purgatory section of the Divina Commedia.

The Bismantova Stone nature path itinerary is marked by the Club Alpino Italiano (CAI) (the Italian Alpine Club).

It is spiral formed and takes 5 km to reach the top and come back down to the starting point. Students must be able to walk 2-3 miles.

Education-related courses will visit the Reggio Children Loris Malaguzzi International Center, a mixed public and private company founded and located in Reggio Emilia.

The center was established with the aim to promote high quality education worldwide, particularly related to the education of young children and the training of teachers. The Reggio Philosophy is one of the most famous education approaches in the world today.

This visit is required for students in education courses.

We will explore Rimini, a lively city on the Adriatic Sea also famous for its Roman tradition, long beaches, film director Fellini's cinematic locations, sports, spas, amusement parks, and the delicious Piadina Romagnola, a sort of flat bread, usually filled with cheese, vegetables, or meat.

During our day trip we will have a guided walking tour where we will see both the roman and the renaissance influences: Augustus Arch, the Surgeon's House, the Tiberius Bridge, the Malatesta Temple, Castel Sismondo (from outside) and Galli theater.

We will then stop to a typical restaurant where you will have the opportunity to taste the typical piadina romagnola. You will have some free time at the beach, and we will also plan a short walk in a beautiful medieval village near Rimini: Santarcangelo di Romagna.

The Torrechiara Castle is a 15th-century castle near Langhirano, in the province of Parma. It sits atop a terraced hill south of the city of Parma, in a strategic position overlooking the Parma River in the valley below.

The castle was commissioned by Pier Maria II de' Rossi, the fourth count of San Secondo, and built between 1448 and 1460. The fortress shows the influence of the castles of the House of Sforza, particularly Visconti-Sforza Castle.

Share the pride of Reggio Emilia—where the Italian tri-color flag was created in 1797—by touring this magnificent museum in the historic city center.

Quattro Castella is a village located in the hillsides surrounded by four hills, whose names, from east to west, are Montevecchio, Bianello, Montelucio and Montezane, on which are four medieval castles: Castello di Canossa, Rossena, Bianello and Carpineti.

Students must be able to walk 2-3 miles.