3. 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
4. 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
5. 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.
6. The provinces of Romagna are:
Forlì-Cesena, Rimini and Ravenna.
Ravenna’s mosaics
Forlì’s square
Rimini’s coast
7. 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
8. Rimini
Rimini 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.
9. Ravenna
Ravenna 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.
10. 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.
11. Gastronomy
Romagna 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.
12. 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
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. Liscio originated in Romagna at the end of the 19th century. It later
became popular and spread to the rest of the country.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. ROMAGNOL LANGUAGE
Romagnol, 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’ salam
Salami
.
