Emilia-Romagna is a scenic region in northern Italy notable for its capital city of Bologna along with the ancient cities of Ferrara, Parma, Modena and Rimini. The region is a foodie paradise in a country renowned for its cuisine. Emilia-Romagna is the place to go for parmesan cheese, vinegar, salami, mortadella and tortellini, most of which originate from this area.