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Reggio Emilia

Reggio nell'Emilia, usually referred to as Reggio Emilia, or simply Reggio by its inhabitants, and known until 1861 as Reggio di Lombardia, is a city in the region of Emilia-Romagna in Italy. With a population of 172,518, it is the 4th-largest city in Emilia-Romagna and the 22nd-largest in Italy.

Type CityPopulation 172,518

Why go

  • City in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
  • Served by Campo di Volo Cavola.

History

Reggio nell'Emilia, usually referred to as Reggio Emilia, or simply Reggio by its inhabitants, and known until 1861 as Reggio di Lombardia, is a city in the region of Emilia-Romagna in Italy. With a population of 172,518, it is the 4th-largest city in Emilia-Romagna and the 22nd-largest in Italy.

Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · Café & Pizza Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-00:00; Su 17:00-00:00 · 17t Corso Vallisneri · pirru.it
Indoor
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-14:30,19:00-22:30; Sa 19:00-22:30 Features: step-free access, air conditioning · 6a Via Pedemontana,… · 1495restaurant.com
Indoor
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu,Sa 12:00-14:00,18:00-22:30; We-Fr 18:00-22:30; Su 18:00-22:00 · 4e Via J. F. Kennedy, Scandiano, 42019 · https://+39 350 1437726
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 12:00-14:00; Fr 12:00-14:00,19:00-22:00; Sa 19:00-22:00; Su 12:00-14:00 Features: step-free access · 44 Via… · ristorantenostrano.it
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-15:00, Su-Th 19:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 19:00-01:00 Features: step-free access · 39a Via Omobono Tenni · pizzikotto.it
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Sandwich, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 19:30-23:30; Tu off; Sa,Su 12:00-15:00,19:30-23:30 · 28n Via Statale, 42019 · facebook.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 2m Via Fogliani, Scandiano, 42019 · fratelliruffanopizzaefood.com
Indoor
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 7 Via Cadonega, Viano, 42030 · cadonega.it
Indoor

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Airports

Parma Airport (PMF) 34 km to the centre
Parma (PR), 45, IT — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Ryanair) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Alghero, Cagliari, London, Trapani (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 4 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Reggio Emilia Airport 11 km to the centre
Reggio Emilia (RE), 45, IT
Outdoor
Rivaltella Private Airfield 3.7 km to the centre
Reggio nell'Emilia (RE), 45, IT
Outdoor
Top Gun Airfield 8.4 km to the centre
Coviolo (RE), 45, IT
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Campo di Volo Cavola; 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Reggio Emilia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail
National rail