Best Time to Visit
Spring (April-June) and Autumn (September-October) offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds.
Peak Season:
June-August
Plan Your Visit
Essential Information for Your Emilia-Romagna Adventure
Everything you need to know to make your trip smooth and memorable
Quick Information
Getting Around
Efficient train network connects major cities. Renting a car is ideal for exploring countryside areas.
Main Airport:
Bologna (BLQ)
Currency
Euro (€) is the official currency. Credit cards widely accepted, but carry cash for small shops.
Languages:
Italian/Emilian-Romagnol for the small towns
Getting to Emilia-Romagna
By Air
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) - Main international airport with connections to major European cities.
Other options: Parma, Rimini, and Forlì airports for regional flights.
By Train
High-speed trains connect Bologna to Milan (1h), Florence (40m), Rome (2h), and Venice (1.5h).
Regional trains efficiently connect all major cities within Emilia-Romagna.
By Car
Well-connected via A1 (Milan-Naples), A14 (Bologna-Taranto), and A22 (Modena-Brenner) highways.
Car rental available at all airports and major train stations.
Essential Information
Emergency Numbers
- 112 - General Emergency
- 113 - Police
- 118 - Medical Emergency
- 115 - Fire Department
Useful Tips
- Shops often close 1-4pm for lunch break
- Museums closed on Mondays
- Restaurant dinner service starts around 7:30-8pm
- Tap water is safe to drink
Weather Guide
- Spring: Mild, 18-29°C
- Summer: Hot and humid, 30-42°C
- Autumn: Mild, 15-25°C
- Winter: Cold, 0-8°C / -10-3°C moutanous area
Contact Information
Email: info@tourisminemiliaandromagna.it
Phone: +39 057 389 4501
Address: Via Andrea Costa, 174, 40134 Bologna BO, Italy