HOSTEL IN ITALY: Emilia Romagna
Capital: Bologna
People: 4.4 million
This region is considered to be one of the richest and most developed regions in Europe. There are several cities of Renaissance, such as Parma and Modena. The capital of the region, Bologna, is one of the oldest cities in Europe, and there's the oldest university in the West. In this region, they produce the world-famous, delicious Parmesan cheese and prosciutto. In fact, you may have a chance to visit the ham and cheese factories in Parma. Also Bologna has leaning towers, just less known than one in Pisa. There are also luxurious cars like Ferrari and Lamborghini. Did you know that accordion is a local invention? The nightlife is very active in Emilia-Romagna, especially in Rimini. When the sun goes down, people do not. The food, the music, the dance - those are things people really love there. San marino, the third smallest state in Europe, after Vatican and Monaco, is absolutely worth a visit, especially the capital San Marino. The city is surrounded by walls and three towers. In San Marino, people are really friendly and speak clear Italian. Drinking is wonderful experience there - local coffee and beer are yummy.
