A Day Trip to Reggio Emilia – Northern Italy’s Overlooked Gem

Reggio Emilia may lack the showstopper sights of its neighbours, but this pretty, historic town is well worth a visit

Poor Reggio Emilia. Though picturesque like all north Italian patrician towns, it lacks the showstopper sights of nearby Milan or Ferrara. It’s one of the producers of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, but the byname Parmesan means that it’s Parma that gets all the credit. It makes some of the finest balsamic vinegar in the country, but you’re likely more famili