Emilia-Romagna castles featured by Forbes for slow travel

Forbes has highlighted the castles and landscapes of the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy, promoting the concept of ‘slow travel’ to an international audience. The coverage encourages travelers to move away from crowded major cities to explore the region's hills, small villages, and historic fortresses.

A central focus of the recognition is the ‘Castelli del Ducato’ network, which includes 38 castles, fortresses, and historic residences open to the public, along with approximately 50 other cultural sites such as villas, museums, and abbeys. Some of these locations offer overnight stays within ancient walls.

Specific sites mentioned include the Castello di Scipione, a thousand-year-old structure near Salsomaggiore Terme that remains inhabited by the Pallavicino family, and the Rocca Sanvitale in Fontanellato.