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Reggio Emilia: the city of the Tricolore
Reggio Emilia is a city located in the center of the Emilia-Romagna region, in the Po Valley. With a population of 169,640 inhabitants, it is the capital of the province of Reggio Emilia. The city owes its name to the Roman consul Marco Emilio Lepido who founded it along the Via Emilia, the ancient road of the Roman Empire that connected Piacenza to Rimini. Reggio Emilia is known as the City of the Tricolore, as the Italian flag was created here on January 7, 1797, in the Tricolore Room of the City Hall, which still hosts today the meetings of the city council.
The history of Reggio Emilia
The history of Reggio Emilia is very ancient and goes from the Roman period to the fight for the freedom of Italy. The city was founded by the Romans and played an important role in the Cispadane Republic before and in the Risorgimento after. In 1797, the Italian flag was created here during the Cispadane Republic. During World War II, Reggio Emilia was part of the Italian Resistance and for this reason, after the war, it was awarded the military valor.
The gastronomic culture of Reggio Emilia
Reggio Emilia is famous for being the birthplace of Parmigiano Reggiano, one of the most renowned cheeses in the world. In addition, the city is also known for the Emilian culinary tradition, which involves the use of fresh, high-quality and locally-sourced products. In the Emilia-Romagna region, cooking is an art and Reggio Emilia, with its restaurants, pizzerias and wine bars, is an ideal place to savor real Italian cuisine.
The Reggio Emilia pedagogical teaching method
Reggio Emilia has been at the center of many educational innovations. In particular, the Reggio Emilia Approach method has become famous worldwide and has been adopted in many schools. The method is based on observation and interaction with the environment, on creativity and imagination. Children are at the center of the learning process and are stimulated to explore, discover and learn through play and experience.
The city of Reggio Emilia
Reggio Emilia is located in the Po Valley, in the heart of the historical region of Emilia. The municipal territory, totally flat, is bathed by numerous watercourses and minor streams and borders with several neighboring municipalities. The climate of the city can be described as temperate continental, with hot and rather humid summers and cold winters with frequent frost. Snow falls on the city almost every year in winter, although with rarely substantial accumulations.
Conclusions
Reggio Emilia is a city rich in history, culture and traditions. Its importance has been recognized over the centuries and the city continues to be a place of culture and innovation. With its culinary heritage, its parks, its museums and its schools, Reggio Emilia is a place to visit and discover.
