Italy: Emilia-Romagna: Regione Emilia Romagna

The Emilia-Romagna region is south of Lombardy and north of Tuscany; it occupies the valley formed by the Po River between the Apennines and the Adriatic Sea. With the advent of the World Wide Web, visitors can readily access resources to determine whether they would like to visit this region's famous churches, restaurants, or museums.

Italy's government tourist board offers a comprehensive review of what this region has to offer. The web site covers such topics as art and culture, events, and hotels and provides additional links for more specific searches. While researching the multitude of web sites dedicated to this region, be sure not to overlook the region's rich legacy of composers and conductors, including the likes of composer Giuseppe Verdi.

The web also provides you with all the information you need to plan your accommodations, which vary in price based on amenities and season. The Internet will also direct you to restaurants that are famous for such dishes as spinach gnocchi and agnolotti con funghi (pasta with mushrooms). So, whether you plan to learn about the rich musical history or enjoy the foods that have made the area famous, the World Wide Web offers all there is to know about this historical region.