EXHIBITION ON MATILDA OF CANOSSA REGGIO EMILIA
Matilda of Canossa, the Duchy Treasure, Castles and Parish Curches exhibition in Reggio Emilia, 1 day tour
History, Gastronomy and the Great Po River.

Day dedicated to the discovery of historical and cultural events regarding the Countess Matilda of Canossa’s life showed at the “Matilda and the Canossa’s treasure among castles and cities” exhibition in Reggio Emilia.
For the first time , an exhibition presents 215 works able to recall the influence and the power as well as the historical events of the Countess’s life such as the Council of 1106 in Guastalla and the meeting among Matilda, Pope Gregory VII and King Henry IV at the Castello di Canossa in 1077.
This exhibit enables you to analyse the political events as well as the cultural, religious and architectural ones related to Matilda of Canossa, such as the establishment of several parish churches and Cathedrals, literary texts, manuscript illumination and painted and sculpted images.
It is the first time that a global analysis of the policy as well as of the art and architecture of the Mathilda’s age is done supposing a possible link with the territorial planning elaborated by the Canossa and the papacy in those years.
Matilda of Canossa dedicated her whole life to her lands, handing us down this love for our traditions and for the lands we live in, crating a State with a continental relevance.
Matilda died on the 24th July 1115 in Bondeno di Rancore and she was buried in the monastery of San Benedetto in Polirone.
In 1632, her body was moved to Rome, in the Basilica di San Pietro, because of her power and her magnanimity. She lies in a sarcophagus decorated with an extraordinary monument of the Bernini. Matilda is the only woman that lies in the Basilica di San Pietro.
Few other women played a so important role in the European history.

For our clients: one ticket to visit the three exhibitions “Matilda and
the Canossa Treasure” in Reggio Emilia.
Reduced ticket 5 Euro instead of 7 per person.

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PROGRAMME:

H. 08.00 a.m.: Arrival in Reggio Emilia by yourself and meeting with the tourist guide.
Short introduction of the local history and of the Matilda of Canossa exhibition
at Pallazzo Magnani, the Museo Diocesano and the Musei Civici. Then, you will
go to the Museo Campanini in Canossa.
This exhibition reviews the historical events of the Countess Matilda’s life.
After the exhibition you will have a lunch based on a typical Reggio Emilia menu
in a restaurant or in a “holiday on the farm” structure (agriturismo).
H. 02.00 p.m.: Departure by bus for the guided tour of Matilda’s lands on the
Reggio Emilia hills, of the Castello di Canossa and of the Museo Narborre
Campanili in Canossa.
We suggest you to visit the Castello di Rossena and the Castello di Bianello.
At the end of the tour, you will visit a vinegar factory to discover how the
Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia is produced since Matilda’s age.
Alternatively, you can visit a dairy for the production of the Parmigiano Reggiano
where you will taste it
H. 06.30 p.m.: End of our services. Greeting to the participants.
Return to your departure locations by yourself.
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NOTE: It is possible to realize this program in two days (weekend)
including the visit of Mantua or in more days, including the tours of
Modena, Parma, Cremona, Ferrara and Comacchio, the cities of the
“Pianura Padana” (Po Valley) that knew the political influence of Matilda
of Canossa in the Middle Age.
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PRICES ARE ON REQUEST FOR GROUPS AND INDIVIDULAS.
Overnight in 3 and 4 stars hotels or in “holiday by farm” structures.
One person free every 25 paying people.
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The price includes: guided tour of Reggio Emilia; exhibitions; Castles and Parish
Churches; visit at the vinegar factory and tasting (alternatively, visit at the dairy
and tasting); lunch in a restaurant or in a “holiday on the farm” structure (agriturismi).
Two people free every 50 paying people.

The price does not include: transfer, personal extras, bus and any other service
not mentioned in the above “price includes”.
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Proposal for dinner based on a Reggio Emilia’s typical menu: hors-d’oeuvre
of salted pork meats; two first courses: cappelletti (pasta filled with meat), tortelli
(pasta filled with cooked vegetables), chicche; two main course: tagliata (beef), roast;
in season vegetables; dessert; water and coffee. Wine not included.
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TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION: PORIVERTRAVEL.IT Travel agency and
Tour Operator of Nicolini Manuela – via Garibaldi n. 5/A – 42010 Rio Saliceto (RE) – Italy – EU
Authorization Travel Agency – Tour Oprator
Aut. Prov. RE N° 106 of 12th October 2007 issued by the Province of Reggio Emilia.
Civil Responsibility Insurance n. 169215 Mondial Assistance
Program comply with CCV-UE and with the act Reg n.7 of 31/03/2003 D.L. n. 111 of 17/03/1995