Regions of Italy : Emilia Romagna - Hotels Emilia-Romagna

Rimini - Rimini is at the heart of the ancient properties of the Malatesta family, a historical region formed by country towns, villages and boroughs. This area has been formed on a rich heritage of art and culture; maintaining wonderful countryside and habitats, standing between the sea and the mountains. There are many events: - Aquafan: The biggest aquatic park in Europe. - Delfinario (delphinarium): shows and information on the magical world of the sea. - Italia in Miniatura (little Italy): an incredible journey through the architectural wonders from Italy and Europe. - Fiabilandia: this adventure theme park is a world of games for adults and children.
For evening entertainment, the Romagnola coast is famous in Italy for its bars and nightclubs.
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Parma - Parma, a city of aristocratic cultural traditions, is full of precious works of art and relics of its past role as capital. The area is famous for its illustrious native sons and the artists who used to work there: from Benedetto Antelami to Salimbene, from Correggio to Parmigianino, from Bodoni to Verdi and from Stendhal to Proust. It boasts a historic centre with a number of highly significant monuments, in styles ranging from Romanesque to Art Nouveau. Parma is also known as the capital of the Italian food industry, famous for such products as Parma ham and Parmesan cheese. The city's Teatro Regio is a place of pilgrimage for opera lovers from all over the world, while in the environs the castle of Montechiarugolo offers a splendid medieval setting.
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Ravenna - Ravenna is a delightful and peaceful provincial town, the ideal venue for a truly relaxing holiday. It features Roman, Gothic, Byzantine and even Medieval and Venetian origins, and today it is a truly modern and welcoming town with a rich calendar of international events. Ravenna is renowned for its Byzantine mosaics and its mosaic school but also for being a good shopping venue, where you will find elegant boutiques and shops offering the most famous and prestigious designer names.
Just at short distance from the sea, Ravenna also offers a wide variety of leisure options. If you are fond of nature, visit the historic pine woods of San Vitale and Classe, the natural reserve of Punte Alberete with its rare bird species or the Nature Museum of Sant'Alberto. The thermal treatments, along the sea at Punta Marina Spa, are ideal to regain health, beauty and wellness.
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Ferrara - In 1995 UNESCO classified Ferrara's historic centre as a world heritage list, defining it as "...a fine example of a town planned in the Renaissance that has managed to retain the integrity of its historic centre". Ferrara is one of the capitals of the Renaissance when the Court of the House of Este leaving in its wake indelible vestiges such as inestimable gardens make it one of the greenest cities in Europe, while cinema, literature, modern art exhibitions and the university are what keep it intensely alive as its inhabitants daily go about it on their bikes.
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Modena - Take a tour of Modena, visiting the medieval and Romanic city, capital of the Estensi dukedom. Let yourself be charmed by the beautiful Duomo, the Garlandina Tower, the attractive Piazza Grande and Palazzo Ducale.
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Reggio Emilia - The Valli Theatre, with its intense calendar of musical events, the Basilica of San Prospero with its imposing lions, the Palace of the Municipality where the Italian flag was born in 1797. Visit the Sanctuary of the Basilica Della Ghiara and the National Park of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines the Museum of contemporary art by Max Mara and the 3 bridges designed by the architect Santiago Calatrava. Experience different itineraries to find out the beauty of the local monuments and landmarks and to taste the typical gastronomic products (balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese, Lambrusco wine and excellent delicatessen).
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Riccione - Riccione still maintains the fame and prestige inherited from through the centuries. International entertainment centre thanks to its modern discos, Riccione has managed above all to preserve and enhance the environment and traditions of a land rich in history and proud of its heritage. The extraordinary hospitality and town-planning choices have always been and continue to be balanced on a perfect mix of entertainment, well-being, environment, nature and quality for the complete satisfaction of a modern and discerning clientèle used to all comforts but still appreciating the old-time traditions.
Venture to the famous shopping street via ceccarini, stroll round the picturesque harbour and sample the influx of beach bars and restaurants. Not far away, you can also enjoy the famous water-theme parks Oltremare, Imax and Aquafan.
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Cattolica - Sweet and enchanting. Cattolica is the last city of the “padana” plain, situated on the last strip of land, before the hills of Marche which overlook the sea and the golden beach. Cattolica is a seaside town very famous for its quiet, its hospitality and the warmth of the people: the best place to spend an unforgettable holyday. The clear and fine sand is ideal for a quiet and relaxing stay on the shore of the Adriatic Sea. A stay that will be sure remembered for other thousand aspects, that makes this town unique among all the towns of the Riviera Romagnola: the high quality of its typical cuisine and the numerous happenings that take place here during the year.
Cattolica is an excellent location to visit the hills and mountains of Romagna, Marche, Umbria and Toscana. In addition to this, it is ideally positioned to visit the most famous Italian cities, with their masterpieces of Middle Age and Renaissance art, including: Ferrara; Ravenna; Venezia; Firenze; Perugia; Urbino; and Arezzo.
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Restaurants

Avorio - Starhotels Excelsior, Viale P. Pietramellara 51, 40121 Bologna
The Avorio restaurant offers excellent international cuisine together with typical dishes of the local tradition. Banquets and cocktail parties can be arranged.
Cordon Bleu - Grand Hotel Elite, Via A. Saffi 36, 40131 Bologna
The elegant Cordon Bleu Restaurant is the heart of Grand Hotel Elite. Maintaining the culinary tradition of Bologna, the restaurant serves the best Bolognese and Emilia specialities as well as international cuisine. The menu is complemented by an excellent wine list. The décor, expertly and harmoniously designed, features a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Thanks to their versatility, the dining halls are an ideal setting for banquets, breakfasts, business lunches, ceremonies, cocktail parties or any other type of event.
Soleiado - Le Méridien Rimini, Lungomare Murri 13, 47900 Rimini
The Soleiado is the hotel's exclusive restaurant, offering a range of fish specialities and traditional dishes from Romagna. For those who love desserts, the chef serves original puddings.

Bars

Fondente bar - Starhotels Excelsior, Viale P. Pietramellara 51, 40121 Bologna
The Fondente bar is an ideal place for gatherings, offering cosy corners to listen to music or leaf through one of the many books on photography, art and design from the hotel library.