Italia Magazine

ON THE ROAD to MOTOR VALLEY

The riches of Emilia are not just apparent in the splendour of her cities – Bologna, Modena, Ferrara, Parma, to name a few – or her famous dishes – tagliatelle al ragù, lasagne, tortelli, crescentine… I’ll stop there! – but even her roads.

It is not at all unusual to find yourself behind, or even sandwiched between, a pair of Ferraris out Maranello way, where they will still take them out from the factory for a test spin, or be buzzed by a Ducati motorbike fresh off the assembly line from the Bologna works. If you are wondering where the recent Ferrari biopic was shot – it would be here on his home turf, while Ferruccio Lamborghini also has

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Italia magazine

Italia magazine4 min read
Piranesi And The Shadows Of Paestum
One bright December morning last year in Salerno, we awoke and ventured down the vertiginous stairs from our rented apartment into Piazza Portanova, where we’d spent the previous evening photographing the riotous holiday festivities in the packed squ
Italia magazine2 min read
THIS MONTH Top 5 Events
If you’re planning to attend any of these events, do make sure they are taking place before you travel! 1 We’re focused on summer music festivals in this issue, kicking off with FIRENZE ROCKS – one of the biggest music festivals in Italy. This takes
Italia magazine3 min read
Rosé Wines For Summer
When the sky is blue (and here in the UK we have definitely waited long enough…), it’s time to uncork the rosé. Not only is the colour combination so evocative of summer, but these days this wine – once deemed ‘the poor relation’ – offers its own voy

Related Books & Audiobooks