49 days in Emilia-Romagna Itinerary

A city famous for its cuisine, Bologna is the seat of the oldest university in the world, founded in 1088.

Get some historical perspective at Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano and Basilica di San Petronio. Get a sense of the local culture at Piazza Maggiore and Museo per la Memoria di Ustica. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bologna: Modena (Collegio San Carlo Modena, Piazza Grande - World Heritage Site, &more), Chiesa di San Giorgio (in Sassuolo) and Ferrara (Il Padimetro - Idrometro Monumentale, Ferrara Cathedral, &more). The adventure continues: take in panoramic vistas at Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di San Domenico, admire the masterpieces at Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna, and get engrossed in the history at Museo Civico Archeologico.

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Madrid, Spain to Bologna is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. When traveling from Madrid in January, plan for little chillier days in Bologna, with highs around 9°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Ravenna.

Famous for its wealth of original mosaics, Ravenna is a hub of artistic and cultural heritage.

Popular historic sites such as Basilica di San Vitale and Battistero degli Ariani are in your itinerary. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Mausoleo di Galla Placidia and Archiepiscopal Museum. Explore Ravenna's surroundings by going to Argenta (Monumento a Don Minzoni, Argenta Gap War Cemetery, &more), Faenza (Faenza War Cemetery, Palazzo Milzetti Museo Nazionale dell'eta Neoclassica in Romagna, &more) and Cesenatico (Museo della Marineria, Porto Turistico Cesenatico, &more). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, learn more about the world around you at Museo NatuRa, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Abbazia di San Mercuriale, and indulge in some personalized pampering at Piscina Riscaldata Buratti.

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Drive from Bologna to Ravenna in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In February in Ravenna, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to San Leo.

San Leo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rimini in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 135km southeast of Bologna and about 35km southwest of Rimini.GeographySan Leo borders the following municipalities: Acquaviva (San Marino), Chiesanuova (San Marino), Città di San Marino (San Marino), Maiolo, Montecopiolo, Monte Grimano, Novafeltria, Sassofeltrio, Torriana, Verucchio.San Leo is home to a large fortress at an elevation of 600m above sea level. Your inner history buff will appreciate Duomo di San Leo and Borgo Medievale di San Leo. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Forte di San Leo and Convento Francescano dei Frati Minori. Get out of town with these interesting San Leo side-trips: Abbazia San Donnino in Soglio (in Rocca San Casciano), Basilica di San Vicinio (in Sarsina) and Pieve di Monte Sorbo (in Mercato Saraceno). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Pieve di Santa Maria Assunta, admire the masterpieces at Museo Il Mondo Di Tonino Guerra, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di Santa Maria di Antico, and don't miss a visit to Borgo di Petrella Guidi.

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You can drive from Ravenna to San Leo in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of train and bus. In February in San Leo, expect temperatures between 12°C during the day and 3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to travel to Casina.

Popular historic sites such as Bergogno Borgo Medioevale and La Pieve di Santa Maria Assunta a Toano are in your itinerary. Get a sense of the local culture at Piazza Matilde di Canossa and Museo Nazionale di Canossa. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Casina: Montefiorino (Centrale Idroelettrica di Farneta & Museo della Repubblica di Montefiorino e della Resistenza Italiana), Museo Diffuso della Linea Gotica (in Montese) and La Pietra Guide Alpine (in Castelnovo ne' Monti). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Museo Delle Mummie Roccapelago, enjoy breathtaking views from Osservatorio Astronomico Cervarezza Terme, trek along Ostello dei Balocchi, and take in the views from Ponte della Fola.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from San Leo to Casina. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from San Leo in February: highs in Casina hover around 9°C, while lows dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Gazzola.

Get a sense of the local culture at Castello di Rivalta and Santuario Madonna del Castello. Get some historical perspective at Castello di Gropparello and Castello di Castano. Explore Gazzola's surroundings by going to Cascate del Riglio (in Gropparello), Madonna delle Rose (in San Damiano) and Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta (in Groppallo).

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Casina to Gazzola. In February in Gazzola, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can go by car to Parma.

Parma is famous for its prosciutto, cheese, and architecture.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Battistero di Parma and Cattedrale di Parma. Get some historical perspective at Camera di San Paolo and Il Castello dei Burattini - Museo Giordano Ferrari. Get out of town with these interesting Parma side-trips: Church and Baptistery in Vigolo Marchese (in Vigolo Marchese), Parrocchia di Alseno San Martino V. (in Alseno) and Borgo Castell'Arquato (in Castell'Arquato). There's much more to do: indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, make a trip to Biblioteca Maldotti Guastalla, take in the spiritual surroundings of Monastero di San Giovanni Evangelista, and see the interesting displays at Museo Della Civilta' Contadina.

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You can drive from Gazzola to Parma in 1.5 hours. In March, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.