Reggio Emilia is located on the Via Emilia between the province of Modena and Parma.It has world wide fame for being a city specifically built to fulfil mans needs. There are numerous green areas, parks and botanical gardens within the town.

The parks of particular interest are the Oasis of Marmirolo, protected by the WWF and LIPU, and the Parco del Gigante which covers Monte Prado, Monte Cusna and the Succiso Alps. Examples of the town's artistic heritage can be found in buildings such as the Benedetto Cloisters, the Cloisters of St Pietro and the Cloisters of St Domenico.

Sights not to be missed in the town include the Cathedral, the Basilica of St Prospero, the Church of St Girolamo and St Vitale, the Basilica of the Beata Vergine della Ghiara. The most important events held in the town are: the celebrations of the Patron Saint, St Prospero and the Canossiana Historical re-enactment.

The cuisine of Reggio Emilia is of great reknown and features internationally famous products such as The Reggiano Parmesan cheese, Erbazzone, Cappelletti, Tortelli di Zucca, Lambrusco Wine, Rice Cake and Spongata Reggiana di Brescello.