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What’s New in Emilia Romagna, Italy, in 2024

by Katie Skrzek

Feb 21, 2024

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Located in northern Italy, the Emilia Romagna region offers travelers exciting experiences for 2024.

Tour de France

The renowned cycling event makes tracks in Italy for the first time. The Grand Départ takes place through checkpoints in Emilia Romagna including Bologna, Rimini, Cesenatico, Piacenza and Torino.

Music Festivals

Attend music festivals throughout the region in 2024, including Ravenna Festival, Verdi Festival in Parma and Bologna Festival.

Celebrate Guglielmo Marconi

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of scientist Guglielmo Marconi. In April, Marconi Museum hosts a special conference featuring keynote speakers from the fields of physics and astrophysics, as well as an appearance by Elettra Marconi, daughter of Guglielmo Marconi.

Motor Valley

Head to Modena for Motor Valley Fest 2024. Held May 2–5, the annual festival celebrates all things motorsports as well as the food, wine and culture of the region.

Evaporitic Karst and Caves of Northern Apennines

Visit the newly recognized UNESCO World Heritage site. The natural formation features more than 900 caves across more than 62 miles in the famous mountain range. The oldest formations date back 20 million years.

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