Emilia-Romagna

Emilia-Romagna is the Italian region with the highest number of bike paths. In fact, there are 1,285 km of bike lanes. Moreover, the city of Ferrara is considered the “Italian city of bicycles”. Since 1995, it has been a member of the European network Cities for Cyclists (Bologna is also a member of the network), has a dedicated office at the Department of the Environment and it has signed a Bicycle Charter. However, since 1998 it had a “Biciplan” included in its Urban Traffic Plan and has been promoting the use of cargo bikes since 2011.

Borgo San Giuliano is a district in Rimini with a network of alleyways, colours and murals largely dedicated to Federico Fellini's dreamlike world. Silent, with cobbled streets and pastel colours, San Giuliano speaks not only about Fellini but also about the life and deeds of its inhabitants. There are several murals and decorative tiles dedicated to the "chronicles" of those who live and work in the district. Founded in the year 1000, protected by walls built in 1400, with a border marked by the Tiberius Bridge (14-21 AD) it was first a fisherman's district, then a slum, and is now one of the most beautiful and vital areas of the city.

The University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum) is considered the oldest university in the world. The “Studio Bolognese” was set up in 1088 AD by a group of students, which gave rise to what is now a prestigious and internationally recognised university. Since 1998, it is also present in Buenos Aires. Countless personalities have made history and trained or taught at the Alma Mater Studiorum, including Pier Paolo Pasolini, Umberto Eco, Luigi Galvani, Niccolò Copernico, Leon Battista Alberti, Francesco Petrarca, Giovanni Pascoli and Laura Bassi, the first female university professor in history.