Reggio Emilia
Reggio Emilia is a food stop in Emilia-Romagna, where you can visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and walk an arcaded center in a day.
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Reggio Emilia is a city in Emilia-Romagna, in northern Italy, between Parma and Modena. It gives its name to Parmigiano Reggiano, the cheese made in the city and the surrounding area, and visitors can see how it is made at dairies in the countryside. The historic center has long arcades, and the Italian tricolor flag was first adopted here in 1797.
The city suits food-focused trips and a slower pace than Bologna or Milan. Trains from both cities are fast, and the station is a modern high-speed stop designed by Santiago Calatrava. Spring and autumn suit walking the arcades and the countryside best. Plan at least one night if you want to visit a dairy and see the center in the evening. A day trip works if you only have a few hours.
Reggio Emilia in five
- Book a dairy visit aheadCheese is made in the morning, so a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy has to be booked and timed for early hours. Check the producer's own page for days and languages before you plan.
- Use the high-speed station for Milan and BolognaReggio Emilia AV Mediopadana sits on the main line, so fast trains reach Bologna and Milan quickly. It lies outside the center, so allow time for the bus or taxi into town.
- Walk the center in the morningPiazza Prampolini, the cathedral and the Basilica della Ghiara sit within a short walk of each other. Many shops close for a long lunch, so plan museums for the morning.
- Add Parma and Modena by regional trainBoth are a short train ride along the Via Emilia, and each has its own food traditions. Do not try to fit all three cities into a single day.Emilia-Romagna
Need to know
- Airport
- Bologna (BLQ), then high-speed or regional train
- Getting there
- Fast train from Milan or Bologna, regional trains on the Via Emilia
- Getting around
- On foot in the center; bus or taxi to the AV station
- Best base
- The historic center
- Time needed
- 1 day, or 1 night with a dairy visit
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh8°Low1°Cold, foggyJanuaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 8°
- Low
- 1°
- Precipitation
- 45 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, foggy
- FebruaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh11°Low3°Cold, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 74 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh15°Low5°Early springMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 64 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Early spring
- AprilPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh18°Low8°Mild, walkableAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 74 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, walkable
- MayRain15 rainy daysHigh22°Low12°Warm, greenMayRain
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 130 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- JuneClear7 rainy daysHigh29°Low18°Hot, long daysJuneClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 56 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, long days
- JulyClear8 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low20°Hot, humidJulyClear
Mixed
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 58 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot, humid
- AugustClear9 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low20°Hot, quietAugustClear
Mixed
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 75 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot, quiet
- SeptemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh26°Low16°Harvest, mildSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 69 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Harvest, mild
- OctoberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh20°Low12°Cool, mistyOctoberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 82 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, misty
- NovemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh13°Low7°Fog, coldNovemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 95 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Fog, cold
- DecemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh9°Low3°Cold, lightsDecemberPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 9°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 79 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, lights
Average daily high and low in Reggio Emilia, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Reggio Emilia
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 5°
- Humidity
- 72%
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 3%
Reggio Emilia
12:44 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today15°6°3%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Wed14°7°10%Wednesday: Rain. High 14°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Thu14°7°6%Thursday: Cloudy. High 14°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 6%.
- Fri10°8°45%Friday: Rain. High 10°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 45%.
- Sat10°8°44%Saturday: Rain. High 10°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 44%.
- Sun13°7°28%Sunday: Rain. High 13°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 28%.
Updated 11:04 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Every year
- Feb–MarCarnival of ViareggioLucca, a day trip
- MayPalio of FerraraFerrara, a day trip
- Jun–SepArena di Verona FestivalVerona, a day trip
- SepFestivaletteraturaMantua, a day trip
Before you go to Reggio Emilia
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Rules for Reggio Emilia, checked
- Most non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Check entry rules on the Italian visa site before you book.Source
- Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Italy.
- Cover shoulders and knees before entering churches, including the Duomo in Reggio Emilia.
- Check with the Italian Ministry of Culture before you buy antiques, since some cultural objects need an export license to leave the EU.
Plan around Reggio Emilia
Regions, cities and the rules every visitor needs
Read the guideParmaThe ham and cheese city next door
Read the guideModenaBalsamic vinegar, cars and a cathedral
Read the guideBolognaThe regional capital and rail hub
Read the guideEmilia-RomagnaCities, food and the Adriatic coast
Read the guideItaly by train off-peakHow to price regional rail legs
Read the guideReggio Emilia FAQ
Is Reggio Emilia worth visiting?
Yes, for a food-focused day or night with Parmigiano Reggiano and a quiet center. It has fewer sights than Bologna or Parma, so it works best as part of an Emilia-Romagna trip.
Can you visit Reggio Emilia as a day trip from Bologna?
Yes. Fast trains take about half an hour. Plan a morning dairy visit if you want to see cheese made, then return in the afternoon, and check train times the evening before.
What is Reggio Emilia famous for?
Parmigiano Reggiano, traditional balsamic vinegar, the Italian tricolor, which was first adopted here in 1797, and its Calatrava station. The center is calm and food-led.
How many days do you need in Reggio Emilia?
One day covers the center and a lunch. Add a second day for a dairy visit, Parma and Modena, or stay one night if you want the evening passeggiata and a quiet dinner.
Is it better to base in Reggio Emilia, Parma or Modena?
Parma and Modena are bigger and have more sights, while Reggio Emilia is cheaper and quieter. A base in any of the three works, since they are all within about 30 minutes by train.