Let's say it first: Emilia Romagna isn't Tuscany or Iceland.Don't expect to find a blue lagoon, Byzantine hammams or wild hot springs between the hills.But if you're looking for an intimate place to relax and escape from your daily stressful routine, thermal baths are always a great option.

Thermal baths near Bologna

I guess Reggio Emilia isn't on your travel list yet. This city between Modena and Parma is still a hidden destination outside the tourist's routes. Read to change your mind, plan your visit and find the best food you can't miss.

What to visit in Reggio Emilia

She only signs "OZ", like the famous wizard of the book he also illustrated.You can explore Olimpia Zagnoli's colourful world in an exhibition in Reggio Emilia that traces her 10-year career.

Olimpia Zagnoli: Pencils and Cappelletti in Reggio Emilia

I don't like going back to Rimini. I have to say. It's a kind of block. Fellini lived in Rimini from January 1920, when he was born, to January 1939, when he moved to Rome. While not made a single film in his hometown, he has often talked about those 19 years of his career. Follow this itinerary to meet the places in Rimini lived by the young Fellini or that celebrate his memory.

Rimini Grand Hotel

Luigi Ghirri left a deep mark in Italian photography. By laying his look on daily life, he showed that you don't need to get a plane to India to shoot poetic photos.This is how he observed Bologna through his lens.

Luigi Ghirri: not just another Italian photographer