Susa is one of those rare places where Italy suddenly feels like Switzerland: mountains wrapped in clouds, crisp clean air, green slopes, and cows grazing somewhere in the distance.

Modena is a perfect option for a day trip from Bologna. A city rich in history and architectural heritage, it definitely deserves a place on your Emilia-Romagna itinerary.

A trip through the Emilia-Romagna region would be incomplete without a visit to Ferrara. This city is known as the former residence of the House of Este and as an important cultural center of Italy. And, of course, I simply couldn’t miss Castello Estense — the famous castle surrounded by a moat.