Also in 2025, Reggio Emilia is preparing to host one of the most eagerly awaited cultural events of the year: Fotografia Europea, the international festival dedicated to the language of contemporary photography.
A widespread event that transforms the city into a large visual laboratory, made up of exhibitions, installations, meetings, shows e performance in dialogue with the most topical issues in society. All this, hosted in unique exhibition spaceshistorical buildings, courtyards, cloisters, museums and galleries open to welcome established photographers and young talents from all over the world.
📸 What to see at Fotografia Europea 2025
During the festival you can:
- Visit international photography exhibitions curated by big names in the contemporary art scene
- Participating in workshops, talks and editorial presentations with photographers, curators, artists and critics
- Attending visual performances and multimedia installations in iconic city centre locations
- Exploring special projects dedicated to young authors emerging, new languages and social issues
The event takes place throughout the historical centre of Reggio Emilia and is enriched by side events, independent exhibitions and thematic itineraries involving the entire city.
🏡 Sleep between art, nature and taste: choose Balsamic Borgo
After a day of images, words and creative stimulation, there is nothing better than retreating to a place of stillness and beauty. A a few minutes from the centre of Reggio Emilia, Balsamic Borgo welcomes you with all the magic of the Emilian countryside and the charm of its Historic houses.
You will stay in elegant rooms, surrounded by a centuries-old park full of flowers, fruit trees and relaxing atmospheres. Here time passes slowly, and every detail tells a story: from the scent of the centuries-old barrels inside our vinegar cellar, to the care of the breakfasts, served with local products.
Staying at Balsamico's Borgo during Fotografia Europea means more than just sleeping in an elegant place surrounded by greenery: is to live an authentic experience, which combines art, history, flavours e nature.
Between exhibitions, you can enjoy the tranquillity of the centuries-old park surrounding the villa, stroll among old roses, peonies and fruit trees, or simply relax reading a book in the silence of the countryside.
La visit to the historic vinegar cellar is another highlight of your stay: you can discover first-hand how the real Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia PDO, matured in old barrels and narrated with passion by the Crotti sisters.
And for lovers of good food, the area offers experiences extraordinary food and wine:
- Lambrusco and Spergola tastings in the cellars of the Reggio Emilia hills
- Visits to Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factories
- Lunches and dinners in trattorias and restaurants exalting Emilian cuisine, including tortelli, erbazzone and typical cured meats
If, on the other hand, you love to explore, Borgo is an ideal starting point for excursions to Matilda castles, medieval villages, nature trails and small craft businesses that are still alive and genuine.
Whether you are an art lover, a photography enthusiast, a curious traveller or a simple beauty seeker, you will find your space at Borgo del Balsamico. A refuge where culture meets authenticity.
Combine art and nature in a single experience: stay in the Dimore del Borgo, amidst relaxation, culture and the authentic flavours of Emilia!
👉 Contact us to make a reservation or request information. Spring places sell out fast!
Useful info on European Photography
📅 WhenApril - July 2025 (official dates being finalised)
📍 Where: Reggio Emilia - exhibition venues in the historic centre
🎫 Inputmany exhibitions are free of charge, others charge with a single ticket
📲 Book your stay now at Borgo del Balsamico
