Archive for 'Emilia-Romagna'

  

Friday, June 30, 2017
Tiramisu
In the final post of this series, we have rounded up the last of our must-try foods for anyone who has found a vacation rental in Italy and is planning on exploring its famous cuisine. There are plenty of other foods that could be recommended here and many more to try but these are some of the most famous and iconic foods that you really shouldn't leave the country without trying.

5. Prosciutto di Parma

Prosciutto di Parma, or Parma Ham, is, without a doubt, one of Italy's most famous typical food products and one of the foods mostly intimately connected with its town of origin. Dating back to the ancient Romans, today, it is a DOP food that is officially recognised by the EU. In order to be called Prosciutto di Parma, it must come from pigs raised in a specific area (either Emilia Romagna, Lombardy, Piedmont, Veneto, Tuscany, Umbria, Marche, Lazio, Abruzzo, or Molise) and has to be produced in a precise area in the province of Parma.     Read More
Posted in: Emilia-Romagna, Food and Wine, Northeast Italy, Top 10 Lists, Veneto

  

Friday, June 30, 2017
Balsamico
Continuing on from the last post, there are, of course, many more Italian foods that deserve a mention as “must-tries”. In fact, endless books and documentaries are dedicated to the topic and you could make countless trips to Italy where all you did was eat. However, there isn't infinite time or space here to talk about all of those foods and once you have found a vacation rental in Italy, you probably don't have indefinite time or resources to try everything so, this is a whittled down a list of the key foods that you need to try in Italy.

3. Balsamic Vinegar

This is, obviously, not a stand-alone food. However, as it is a key cupboard essential in many homes around the world and Italy is its birthplace, we figured you might want to take the opportunity to learn more and see how delicious the product can actually be.     Read More
Posted in: Emilia-Romagna, Food and Wine, Lombardy, Northeast Italy, Northwest Italy, Top 10 Lists

  

Friday, June 16, 2017
Prosciutto di Parma
Prosciutto di Parma, or Parma Ham, is, perhaps, Italy's most famous typical food product worldwide. Certainly, it ranks highly amongst the best-known products – alongside the likes of Balsamic Vinegar and Parmesan. It is probably also one of the foods mostly intimately connected with its town of origin, as many are unfamiliar with one without the other; people know Parma Ham but not necessarily Parma and know of Prosciutto di Parma specifically among all cured meats from the country.     Read More
Posted in: Emilia-Romagna, Food and Wine, Northeast Italy, Products & Specialities

  

Friday, May 5, 2017
Room 6
The International Museum and Library of Music in Bologna is a rather extraordinary gem. Not only is it home to a rather exceptional and vast collection of books, paintings and musical instruments, but it is also an incredible beauty and a well-run and friendly place to visit and spend time.

People enthuse over everything from the audio guides to the peacefulness of the library, the frescoes to the quality of the collection. Just find a holiday rental in Emilia-Romagna and spend time in this pretty museum, taking in Italy's rich musical history.

Opened in 2004, the International Museum and Library of Music is split between two locations. The museum is located in the Palazzo Sanguinetti, in the city center and the library is located inside the convent of San Giacomo Maggiore, alongside the G.B. Martini music conservatory.     Read More
Posted in: Architectural Gems, Emilia-Romagna, Museums & Galleries, Northeast Italy, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, April 14, 2017
Castello Estense, moat
In the 14th century, Ferrara was not the town that one would want to live in. A series of incidents including flooding and the raising of taxes to incredibly high levels left the local people in very dire straits indeed and the descended upon the palace of the d'Este family in search of answers and help. Extreme violence ensued and, Tommaso da Tortona, a high official was literally torn apart by the crowds.

This incident gave the ruling family, the d'Este family, pause to think that, perhaps, their home provided insufficient safety and a new structure was built. A new defensive fortress was built on the north side of the Palazzo under architect Bartolino da Novara.

Pre-existing city walls and structures were strengthened and added to and a passageway was added between Este residence and the new fortress, to allow for escape.     Read More
Posted in: Architectural Gems, Castles & Palaces, Emilia-Romagna, Must See Attractions, Northeast Italy, Tourist Attractions