ROMAGNAROMAGNA

Romagna is an Italian historical region, it is limited by the Apennines to the south-west, the Adriatic to the east, and the rivers Reno and Sillaro to the north and west.

Borders of Romagna

The name Romagna comes from the Latin name Romània, which originally was the generic name for "land inhabited by Romans", then the term Romània came to be used to refer to the territory administered by the Exarchate of Ravenna. (In contrast to other parts of Northern Italy under Lombard rule, named Langobardia or Lombardy. Romània later became Romandìola in Vulgar Latin, meaning "little Romània”). It became Romagna in modern times.

Etimology

Romagna Weather

The climate throughout Emilia-Romagna is mild: the hottest months of the year are July and August and the coldest are December and January.

The provinces of Romagna are: Forlì-Cesena, Rimini and Ravenna.

Ravenna’s mosaics

Forlì’s square

Rimini’s coast

Forlì is situated along the Via Emilia and is an important agricultural centre. The city hosts many of Italy’s culturally and artistically significant landmarks.

Forlì

RiminiRimini is located on the Adriatic Sea. It is one of the most famous seaside resorts in Europe, thanks to its 15 kilometres (9 miles) long sandy beach, over 1,000 hotels and thousands of bars, restaurants and discos.

RavennaRavenna was the capital city of the Western Roman Empire from 402 until that empire collapsed in 476. It then served as the capital of the Kingdom of the Ostrogoths.

History of Romagna

Romagna has been inhabited since the Paleolithic age.The Etruscans also dwelt in some portions of Romagna.In the region were founded a lot of colonies: the most significant ones are Forum Livii (Forlì), Forum Cornelii (Imola) and Forum Popili (Forlimpopoli).Romagna was organised into the Roman province of Flaminia et Picenum.The Byzantines moved into Romagna and created the Exarchate of Ravenna, a golden period lasted two hundred years that has left its artistic mark.Romagna was ceded to the Papal States by Rudolf I of Germany in 1278.The area was divided among a series of regional lords, like the Ordelaffi of Forlì and the Malatesta of Rimini. The Republic of Florence expanded up to Forlì and Cervia building the famous city-fortress of Terra del Sole. During the Napoleonic rule, Romagna received recognition for the first time,with the creation of the provinces of the Pino (Ravenna) and Rubicone (Forlì).Region Emilia-Romagna was established by the 1948 Constitution of the Italian Republic.

GastronomyRomagna has a glorious tradition of wine. Two grapes (Sangiovese and Trebbiano) are the most prevalent in the national territory. The others (Albana, Pagadebit and Cagnina) are exceedingly peculiar to the territory of the Province of Forlì-Cesena. The fresh and aged cheeses of Romagna are Squacquerone, Raviggiolo, Casatella, Pecorino and Fossa.

The olive oil from the hills of Romagna is an oil of great value. It is the main condiment of Mediterranean kitchen. Historically, it was considered a "luxury" for the world of cold, hunger and fatigue of the Romagna. The extra-virgin olive oil has recently obtained the Denomination of Origin (PDO).

Piadina is a dunk made of wheat flour, water, salt, lard and milk and it's like bread. It is cooked on a terracotta pot and it can be eaten with good cured meats, fresh cheeses, fresh herbs

The typical sweets are: Bustreng that's a cake from a mysterious recipe, Pagnotta Pasquale a cake made of flour and eggs, the Migliaccio made with pig's blood and Chestnut cake made with chestnut flour.

Romagna is rich in production of fruit (peaches, kiwis, apples, pears and cherries); as for meat, there is a great variety of meat that ranges from Romagna cattle breed to the tasty cold cuts of “Mora Romagnola”, the typical dark-skinned pig breed.

Delicacy from Romagna is homemade pasta, for example "tagliatelle" and "lasagne", with the classic "ragù" (meat sauce), the exquisitely refined "cappelletti" (shaped as tortellini) with cheese filling, cooked in broth. Equally famous, the "passatelli" made with a mixture of bread crumbs, eggs, parmesan cheese and muscatel nut, pressed through a pierced mould to obtain the tasty little "worms" to be boiled in meat broth for just a couple of minutes.

Tourists decide to spend their holidays in romagna for its compelling beaches, tasty local staples andthe famous discoS and night clubs of the riviera

Milano Marittima offers some of the most famous discos and clubs of the whole Italian peninsula, often livened up by internationally renowned DJs and attended by famous VIPs and celebrities.

In Riccione (Rimini) you can find the disco Cocoricò: temple of the techno-music

The capital of discos and fun in the province of Ravenna is the beautiful Marina di Ravenna.

The Adriatic coast is renowned worldwide for its orientation to fun and hospitality. In this section we have grouped the realities of the various parks of Emilia Romagna. All parks are within walking distance of each other, a feature that gives the possibility for visitors of the coast to enjoy all the possibilities . 

Aquafan,  with  some  of  the  highest  slides  and tracks  in  Europe:  you  will  experience  some adrenaline thrill not easily forget

If you want a close encounter with sharks (with whom you can dive) you can’t miss the Aquarium in Cattolica.

At Oltremare,  children  and  adults  can  quench  their thirst  for knowledge  thanks  to stimulating educational routes,  technological equipment, and  the charm of  the animals living in the park.

The theme parks of the coast can meet the needs of all audiences, from children to young adults 

The world  of  fairy  tales  Fiabilandia  is  the  ideal  destination  for families  who  have  children,  while  kids  and  adults  will  be fascinated by the beauty of the attractions of overseas technology and Imax Cinema in Riccione.

Italy  in Miniature  is  a  fun  and  interactive way  to learn  the  history of  Italy  and  its  architectural  and natural pearls.

Mirabilandia is a fun park full of attractions, if you want to experience  strong  emotions  try:  Katun,  Ispeed,  Twins Tower, Niagara and Divertical.

Liscio music is a form of narrative identity

in Romagna.

In our region there is a particular kind

of popular music which, with its

sound and songs, has played an

important role in identifying

Romagna within and outside its

borders.

Liscio originated in Romagna at the end of the 19th century. It later

became popular and spread to the rest of the country.

This kind of music called “liscio music” was heavily

influenced by popular forms of Viennese classical dances

of the late 19th century like the waltz polka and mazurka.

This style was called “liscio” because of the smooth

movements, which contrasted with the older dances with

more “jumping and skipping”movements.

First professional small bands went

around the region, and one in

particular, Orchestra Casadei, became

very famous. In the 50s and 60s their

song “Romagna Mia” with all its

nostalgia and languishing

homesickness, became extremely

popular in many italian regions and for

Romagna, a kind of anthem.

Another typical dance of Romagna is “the Sciucaré”. It's a folk dance whose origin is

very ancient: its term comes from “whip” and it refers to peasants that used to pop

the whip in the air in order to intimidate oxen when they did not follow the right pace.

Today this dance is very famous and many dance schools teach it; the Sciucaré is

also performed in many festivals.

The symbols of Romagna are caveja and the little cock. Caveja draws its origins from

agricultural life: it is a steel rod decorated with rings and allegoric images. In past times, it

was used to prevent the cart drawn by oxen from falling over the animals. It was a sort of

brake.

The cock is the symbol of

virility and it can be seen

among the images which

decorate the caveja. The

lively colours of the cock

want to represent the pride

and the outgoing personality

of the inhabitants of

Romagna.

ROMAGNOL LANGUAGERomagnol, like all Romance languages, descends from the Vulgar Latin spoken in the Roman Empire. It evolved alongside the Tuscan Language and would form the basis of Standard Italian. What distinguishes Romagnol from other languages of Northern Italy is a series of historical, geographical and cultural factors:Greek-Byzantine heritage during 6th, 7th and 8th centuries;a different exposure to Germanic influence;the different features of Latin spoken in the Italian peninsula;the existence of a "Celtic background" Here are some words in Romagnol language:

E’ bichìr (the glass)

I caplèt (pasta with stuffing)

La cucera (the spoon)

La farena (the flour)

E’ pan (the bread)

La piè (piadina, typical round flatbrad from Romagna)

I zucaren (traditional biscuits made in various shapes)

E’ salamSalami

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