In this tour we are directed in a unique journey of its kind, an experience that is more than a simple tourist guide. We are in Reggio Emilia, a city full of history and culture, the place where the italian flag was born in the distant 1797.
Our tour starts in the impressive Tricolour Flag Museum, a place full of emotions and national history. Here, between Napoleonic relics and traces of risorgimento, you’ll be immersed in the heart of Italian history.
From this introduction, we are directed to the majestic Piazza Prampolini, but with its impressive statue of Torrente Crostolo. This square is not just an urban space, but a stage for history, with the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Town Hall that emerged as imposing witnesses of past ages.
Though the portici del Broletto, an historic passage that once housed the cemetery area of Duomo and today connects two pivotal points of the center, we’ll reach the vivid Piazza San Prospero, famous for its pink marble lions and its uncompleted octagonal bell tower in mannerist style.
Here, you’ll be able to visit the Basilica, an authentic place of peace and artistic inspiration. The architectural details and works of art conserved here, they’ll capture you, offering an experience that goes beyond the usual tourist exploration.
We’ll continue our journey in the elegant Piazza Fontanesi, the real “sitting room” of Reggio. Each step in this square is a step into sophistication, with its lively atmosphere and architecture that travels through centuries.
Our adventure reached its peak with the visit to the Basilica della Madonna della Ghiara, an authentic masterpiece of the Emilian Baroque. Art works like the Guercino Crucifixion will leave you speechless. The Municipal Theatre completes this cultural frame, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication in our journey.
This tour is a real time travel, a deep immersion in history, art and culture of Reggio Emilia.