When we arrived in Reggio, we discovered that it was a national holiday in Italy, Labour Day! There were people everywhere - music, food, market stalls…lots of action! Carolyn and I checked in the Posta Hotel (the oldest hotel in Reggio Emilia), freshened up and headed out to explore. Immediately, we noticed the festive air about us.
We walked to San Prospero Square (St. Prospero is the Patron Saint of Reggio Emilia), where the famous ‘stone lions’ live. We saw children climbing and playing on the lions just as the books about Reggio describe.
The fountain in the Arcade of the Square was a very joyful place. Children were running through the water and I thought about my son and how much he would enjoy this experience!
Linda
Our hotel was just around the corner from the Lions! I loved it. There was a church under renovation when we there in this square. Did you notice it Linda? Can't believe you are there!!
ReplyDeleteHi Dale,
ReplyDeleteYes, you are talking about the San Prospero Basilica! This is the church we went to for mass. Did you stay at the Posta Hotel because this is where we are staying and it is very close to the square with the lions.
We are having a blast...LOTS of information to take in and wonderful things to see!
Carolyn says 'HI'!
ReplyDeleteThis is where we stayed, I think Lana and Julie also stayed here when they went the year before us.
ReplyDeleteThe Hotel-Restaurant "Scudo di Francia", is located in the historical centre of Reggio Emilia.
Dale
hi, Linda and Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteit's Molly :)it sounds so fun there,
and everything is so interesting!
I am looking forward to hear what you have seen and learned there!