Reggio Emilia - History and Attractions, Italy
History: With the arrival of the Romans, at 11 century B.C. Reggio Emilia (Regium Lepidi) became
an urban centre.
From the 8th century , the continuity of civil powers.
In the 11th century the heart of Matilde's domain, fortified by an imposing series of castles.
The 17th and 18th centuries were tormented by wars, plagues and the plundering of works
of art.
Squares and places of history: - Prampolini Square
- Tricolour Hall
Places of culture and performances: - Valli Municipal Theatre
- Ariosto Theatre
- Cavallerizza Theatre
- Civic Museum
- Parmeggiani Gallery
- Tricolour Flag Museum
- San Domenico Cloisters
- Panizzi Library
- Central University
- Palazzo Magnani
- International Centre
Places of worship: - The Cathedral
- The Sanctuary
- The Basilica of Saint Prospero
The Castles: - Rossena Castle
- Canossa Castle
- Sarzano Castle
- Carpinete Castle
- Castellarano Castle
Tourist Information Reggio Emilia
Via Farini, 1/A
Tel: 0522 451152
Fax: 0522 436739
Email: iat@municipio.re.it
Web: www.municipio.re.it/turismo
an urban centre.
From the 8th century , the continuity of civil powers.
In the 11th century the heart of Matilde's domain, fortified by an imposing series of castles.
The 17th and 18th centuries were tormented by wars, plagues and the plundering of works
of art.
Squares and places of history: - Prampolini Square
- Tricolour Hall
Places of culture and performances: - Valli Municipal Theatre
- Ariosto Theatre
- Cavallerizza Theatre
- Civic Museum
- Parmeggiani Gallery
- Tricolour Flag Museum
- San Domenico Cloisters
- Panizzi Library
- Central University
- Palazzo Magnani
- International Centre
Places of worship: - The Cathedral
- The Sanctuary
- The Basilica of Saint Prospero
The Castles: - Rossena Castle
- Canossa Castle
- Sarzano Castle
- Carpinete Castle
- Castellarano Castle
Tourist Information Reggio Emilia
Via Farini, 1/A
Tel: 0522 451152
Fax: 0522 436739
Email: iat@municipio.re.it
Web: www.municipio.re.it/turismo
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