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The bell tower of the Basilica of San Prospero is one of the most important and beloved architectural symbols of Reggio Emilia. Located in the square of the same name in the heart of the historic center, this imposing structure stands out for its characteristic octagonal shape and for being fascinatingly unfinished. Construction work on the bell tower began between 1535 and 1536. Its construction saw the collaboration of important master craftsmen and architects of the time. The builders: The construction site was initially directed by the local master builders Leonardo, Alberto, and Roberto Pacchioni. Design and consultation: The initial design is attributed to the sculptor Cristoforo Ricci (known as Il Rossino). In 1538, Ricci himself went to Mantua to submit the drawings to Giulio Romano, the famous pupil of Raphael, who supervised the project, introducing prominent elements (such as shell-shaped niches inspired by Palazzo Te). Partial completion: Upon Rossino's death in 1555, the sculptor Prospero Sogari (known as Il Clemente) took over, carrying forward the third order. Work definitively ceased around 1575, leaving the structure without the planned fourth level and covering dome. The tower is composed of three superimposed octagonal volumes, decorated according to the classical superposition of architectural orders: Doric on the lower floor, Ionic on the second, and Corinthian on the third. The nickname derives from its characteristic external cladding in local sandstone. Sandstone is sand naturally cemented over millennia; while providing a warm golden color, it is a friable material that tends to flake under the action of atmospheric agents.

The former Caserma Zucchi is located at Viale Antonio Allegri 9 in the historic center of Reggio Emilia. It is an imposing neoclassical complex designed by the architect Pietro Marchelli. Born in the mid-nineteenth century as the Foro Boario (cattle market), the building was later converted into a military barracks and named after the Napoleonic general Carlo Zucchi. Today, the historic building is one of the main campuses of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Palazzo Dossetti). The surrounding area gives its name to one of the most important and busiest stopping and interchange points in the city.

The Basilica of San Prospero is one of the most important religious monuments in Reggio Emilia, located in the square of the same name in the heart of the historic center. Dedicated to the city's patron saint, the church represents an extraordinary testimony of the Emilian Renaissance, enriched with late Baroque elements. It houses the relics of the Saint under the high altar.

The Duomo of Reggio Emilia (Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta) is the main religious building of the city and the mother church of the diocese of Reggio Emilia-Guastalla. Located in the very central Piazza Prampolini, the building has represented the historical and spiritual heart of the Reggio community since the 9th century. Entry to the structure is free.

The Basilica della Beata Vergine della Ghiara is one of the most important Marian sanctuaries in Italy and an absolute masterpiece of Emilian Baroque and late Renaissance. Located in Reggio Emilia along Corso Garibaldi, the church was built between 1597 and 1619 to protect a miraculous image of the Madonna.

The Galleria Parmeggiani, a renowned museum located in Reggio Emilia, known for its neo-Gothic architecture. The complex houses collections of 19th-century paintings, furniture, and textiles, originally gathered by patron Luigi Parmeggiani. The building is characterized by distinctive elements such as a Gothic spire and decorations that include gargoyles along the facade. The palace features a particular neo-Gothic inspired architecture, with a spire and Gothic decorations, the result of the eclectic taste of the time. The palace facade is characterized by the presence of 7 monsters, some of these real gargoyles, hanging from the battlements. In the escutcheons decorating the windows, some objects from the collection are represented in bas-relief. Four busts of artists act as guardians of the building: Raffaello, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Cellini. Currently, the Galleria Parmeggiani is part of the circuit of the Civic Museums of Reggio Emilia,

Bridge built in 1768. The name derives from the sluice gates that were lowered between the pillars in the stream bed to divert water into a channel for the use of a nearby mill.

Pleasant stretch of the Crostolo river. Easy to follow with beautiful views of the Puanura and the Apennines.