North of Modena, Carpi grew rich on knitwear and remains a heart of Italian fashion manufacturing.
At its centre lies one of the largest squares in the country, the long Piazza dei Martiri, lined with a Renaissance portico and overlooked by a castle of the Pio princes.
What to eat, and drink
- The dishPassatelli in meat brothBreadcrumb and Parmigiano Reggiano strands gently cooked in meat broth.
- The dishTagliatelle al Ragù BologneseSlow beef and pancetta ragù on fresh egg tagliatelle, with a little tomato, milk and a long, gentle simmer.
- The wineColli Bolognesi Classico Pignoletto
- The wineRomagna Albana
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