Nestled in the heart of Northern Italy, the region of Emilia-Romagna is home to a unique territory known worldwide as the Motor Valley. This is not just a place; it's a legend. This concentrated cluster is the undisputed global epicentre for high-performance supercars, legendary motorcycles, and cutting-edge motorsport engineering. In the Motor Valley, speed is a culture, mechanics are an art form, and the roar of an engine is the soundtrack of daily life. The density of iconic brands born and based here is unmatched anywhere else in the world.

This Land of Motors is the past, present, and future home of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Pagani, Ducati and Dallara. It is not just a collection of factories; it is an open-air museum and a playground for enthusiasts. It offers an unparalleled pilgrimage for anyone who loves mechanics, design, and speed: 13 museums, 19 unique private collections, 4 iconic circuits (Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Autodromo di Modena and Autodromo di Varano), 188 racing teams, 8 training institute of excellence.

The Motor Valley exists because of a unique ecosystem of talent: thousands of highly specialized companies that supply the components, design, and engineering solutions. It is a land of generational craftsmanship, supported by world-class universities in Bologna and Modena, ensuring that the passion for engineering and precision is passed down.

Ultimately, the Motor Valley is more than the sum of its parts. It is a territory built on passion, rivalry, and an obsessive pursuit of perfection. It represents a piece of Italian cultural heritage where the dream of speed has been forged into a metallic, roaring, and beautiful reality. As well as a real tourist heritage that attracts millions of visitors each year ( from motor sport events to the visits of factories/museums/collections, driving experiences, etc.)

1- During the busiest summer months, San Marino and Rimini may get very crowded, so it can be pleasant to visit them outside of the hectic summer period.

2- There are many guided tours of San Marino's main attractions, but travelling around the city on your own by car or motorbike is no problem: once you arrive, it is easy to get around on foot in the historic centre, which is quite compact. San Marino has a very Italian atmosphere, but it is a completely independent nation, and the locals do not like to be classified as Italian.

3- Be sure to try one of the Romagna piadinas, widely available at kiosks along the streets. Piadina is a thin, flat bread typical of Romagna (the south-eastern part of the Emilia-Romagna region) that can be filled with cold cuts (Parma ham, salami, mortadella, etc.), fresh and soft local cheeses (squacquerone), salads, grilled fish or even Nutella.

4- The so-called “blue fish of the Adriatic coast”, often mackerel, red mullet or sprat cooked on the grill or barbecue, is a must-try. The province of Rimini is located in the Emilia-Romagna region, which specialises in a wide range of pasta dishes such as tagliatelle, lasagne, ravioli, cappelletti or tortellini. As well as some of the most reputed Italian food like the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese for example. So try some and why not accompany your meal with a glass of Sangiovese red wine?