14 Facts About Reggio Emilia

Reggio nell'Emilia, usually referred to as Reggio Emilia, or simply Reggio by its inhabitants, and known until 1861 as Reggio di Lombardia, is a city in northern Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna region.

Inhabitants of Reggio nell'Emilia are called Reggiani, while the inhabitants of Reggio di Calabria, in the southwest of the country, are called Reggini.

Reggio Emilia became a judicial administration centre, with a forum called at first Regium Lepidi, then simply Regium, whence the city's current name.

In 440 the Reggio Emilia diocese was placed under the jurisdiction of Ravenna by Western Roman Emperor Valentinianus III.

Reggio Emilia became a free commune around the end of the 11th or the beginning of the 12th century.

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The subsequent peace spurred a period of prosperity: Reggio Emilia adopted new statutes, had a mint, schools with celebrated masters, and developed its trades and arts.

In 1152 Reggio Emilia warred with Parma and in 1225 with Modena, as part of the general struggle between the Guelphs and Ghibellines.

In 1405 Ottobono Terzi of Parma seized Reggio Emilia, but was killed by Michele Attendolo, who handed the city over to Nicolo III d'Este, who therefore became seignor of Reggio Emilia.

Reggio Emilia was the first son of a knight from Ferrara, who was in charge of the Citadel, and a noblewoman from Reggio, Daria Maleguzzi Valeri.

Reggio Emilia then went through a period of economic and population growth from 1873 to the destruction of the ancient walls.

Climate in Reggio Emilia is temperate continental, with hot rather moist summers and fairly rigid winters with frequent frosts .

Reggio Emilia holds the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre, a modern structure where the Reggio Emilia approach is implemented, exported and spread around the world.

Reggio Emilia produce the "Balsamic Vinegar" a condiment for salad but cheese, strawberries and many other dishes.

Reggio Emilia is home to various professional sports clubs and arenas:.