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Landscape &
National Parks
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National and Regional parks represent the "green heart" of Emilia
Romagna and testify to the importance attributed to the protection and
promotion of the natural beauty and landscapes of the region. The Casentinesi
Woods, the Gigante Regional Park, the Park of the Corno alle Scale and
the Delta of the River Po are the principal green oasis to be explored
horse-riding, walking or skiing.
The region offers all the peace and tranquility
one could desire.
Environment
Emilia Romagna (also spelled as Romana) has
seasonal cycles bring colourful changes to the landscape. Green summer
leaves of the deciduous forests turn russet and gold in the autumn. In
winter, snow blankets the year-round foliage of the evergreens. They are
evocative landscapes, home to a rich diversity of plants and wildlife.
Almost a thousand species of flora can be found in the parks, Lilies and
orchids thrive in the woodlands. Numbers of deer (red, roe and the more
common fallow) and wild boar have all increased.
 Recreation
The region can also boast sixteen premier golf courses, canoeing, hot
water spas and a world renowned observatory at Febbio and of course do
not forget the 50 km of wonderful sandy beaches on the Adriatic Coast.
History & Culture
Unified in 1946, the regions of Emilia and Romagna joined together to
form one of Italy's wealthiest regions in art, history and culture. The
region's most notable cities are Bologna,
Parma, Piacenza,
Modena, Reggio Emilia,
Rimini, Ravenna,
Ferrara and the smaller town of Busseto. Each
of them has something special to offer. The cultural center of the region
is Bologna, hometown of the oldest university in Europe, a visit to Bologna
will entice one to explore the ornate churches, medieval piazzas, immense
towers and porticos that elegantly shelter and shade one's way through
the streets of this historic city. The region is renowned for beautiful
Byzantine mosaics and historic paintings.
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