Famous for its wonderful cooking, it has managed to preserve many traditional flavors, and a few meals here are a must on a food lover's tour. The mosaics of the Byzantine basilicas of Ravenna are remarkable masterpieces. H otels and other facilities for tourists and for leisure time in general are among the most modern, lively and well-run on the entire continent. In addition, Romagna enjoys one of the highest standards of living in Europe. The quality of its social services equals those of Scandinavia.
Crime is virtually unknown.
Most Americans have heard of Rimini, one of the most impressive seaside resorts in Europe. The city has more than 4,000 hotels with over 200,000 beds. These numbers don't include 400,000 more places in private homes and camp sites. The landscapes of Romagna range from the white fringe of broad sandy beach to foggy lowlands and the mountains of the Apennine range. T he largest slice is the lowlands, the bassa, a vast billiard table.