Emilia-Romagna is the birthplace of so many beloved Italian foods, from tortellini to Prosciutto di Parma. Plan a salumeria-hopping, wine-fueled itinerary through the stunning Italian region.

With so much to taste, where should you start on a single trip?

Though all of Emilia-Romagna is known as the national Food Valley, the cities of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, and Bologna and their surrounding countryside lie at the heart of the region and produce many of its stars.