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Welcome to Reggio Emilia!
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about a beautiful city located in Emilia-Romagna: Reggio Emilia!
The Territory of Reggio Emilia
Reggio Emilia is located in the Po Valley, surrounded by numerous watercourses and minor streams. Its name comes from its position along the Via Emilia, the ancient Roman road that connected Piacenza to Rimini. The municipality is flat and borders cities such as Campegine, Cadelbosco di Sopra and Bagnolo in Piano, Correggio, San Martino in Rio, Rubiera, Casalgrande, Scandiano, Albinea and Quattro Castella. The city center is located about 24 km northwest of Modena and 27.5 km southeast of Parma.
The Climate of Reggio Emilia
Reggio Emilia has a temperate continental climate, with hot and fairly humid summers and cold winters with frequent frosts. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year, but is more frequent in autumn and spring. The rainiest months are October, November, and April, while July and January are the driest months. Snow falls about every year in winter, with rarely significant accumulations and great variability between one season and another.
The Tricolor Flag and the City of the Tricolor
Reggio Emilia can boast the nickname of City of the Tricolor, because it was here that Italy's flag was first shown on January 7th, 1797. The flag was displayed in the Sala del Tricolore of the Municipality.
Parmigiano Reggiano
Reggio Emilia, along with the nearby cities of Parma and Modena, is the birthplace of Parmigiano Reggiano, one of the most appreciated Italian dairy productions and one of the symbols of Italian gastronomy in the world.
The Reggio Emilia Approach Pedagogical Method
Reggio Emilia has become known worldwide as the place where the Reggio Emilia Approach pedagogical method was developed. This approach emphasizes the importance of creativity, collaboration, and exploration in children's learning.
The Italian Resistance
After World War II, Reggio Emilia was among the cities decorated with military valor for the liberation war of the Italian Resistance for its significant contribution during the war.
Conclusions
Here is my little guide about the beautiful city of Reggio Emilia. Between its climate, Parmigiano Reggiano and its historic role in the Italian Resistance, Reggio Emilia is a jewel to visit! I hope you enjoyed my summary and invite you to discover this fascinating city in person!
