The itinerary starts from the Valleys of Reggiolo and Novellara - an area characterized by canals, ditches, basins and cultivated fields - an ideal place for group walks or solo bike rides. The Novellara and Reggiolo Valleys extend for 1981 hectares and make up part of a previous swampy area - due to the hydrogeological instability of some streams in the land (Enza, Tresinaro and Crostolo), which were subjected to major reclamation during the 20th century. Nowadays, they form part of evocative landscapes, where you can take walks or go for a bike ride.

The itinerary moves towards the town centre, where it is possible to admire:

Villa Manfredini (Piazza Martiri) – a historic building dating back to the 17th century, inhabited since the 18th century by the Manfredini family, renovated and used as a restaurant from the mid-80s (1986) until today.
Currently, its ancient rooms preserve important works by painter Alfonso Borghi, whereas in the park you will admire bronze statues by sculptor Mario Pavesi.

Rinaldi Theatre (Piazza Martiri) - on the east side of the square - is characterized by a classical-style gabled facade and a porch composed of four columns, completely rebuilt in 1838 by order of Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma. The theatre was later dedicated to pianist and composer Giovanni Rinaldi (Reggiolo 1840 – Genova 1895).

The Church of “Santa Maria Assunta” (Via Vittorio Veneto, 19) was built between 1855 and 1858, to replace the previous Church dating back to the 17th century and demolished in 1855. This religious building constructed by architect Cesare Costa from Modena – who also designed the “Romolo Valli” Municipal Theatre in Reggio Emilia – preserves the pre-existing chapel of the “Beata Vergine delle Grazie”, on the left aisle. With its altars, presbytery and chapels, the building is part of the Christian heritage of the Po Valley.

The medieval Fortress in Piazza Martiri is the symbol of Reggiolo. The building was restored in the time of the Gongaza family, in 1470, by architect Luca Fancelli. Still nowadays - with its fortified bastions and its towers – the Rocca represents the typical military and defensive construction of the past.

Villa Fassati (Piazza Martiri, 29) - whose construction began in 1761 - was completed only in 1825 by the homonymous family. Inhabited and abandoned several times, now it is used as a rest home. Its structure is that of a typical Renaissance country villa. The building is harmoniously situated in the area. Its plan is quadrangular and its 18th-century facade is characterized by three large round arches.

The imposing 18th-century Palazzo Sartoretti is located on the south side of Martiri square. Originally built in the 16th century, it was modified in 1765 by the homonymous rich family who lived there. In 1979, it was donated to the Municipality by the last descendant of the family. The facade includes a central body and two lower wings divided into three levels. The window openings create an ordered and symmetrical sequence. The windows located on the ground floor and on the second floor are simpler if compared to those on the main floor. Inside, the 18th-century staircase with balustrade leads to the main floor - with decorations in Pompeian style and a Neoclassical influence, due to the pictorial interventions carried out between the late 18th and the early 19th centuries. It is possible to admire the magnificent ballroom - which still preserves the original flooring - now called “Salone dei Miti” (“Hall of the myths”), in which trompe-l’oeil decorations create surprising three-dimensional effects. In addition, it is worth mentioning the recurrent decoration with motifs recalling the Sartoretti family name. The original setting makes it possible for visitors to admire a noble residence of the past.

Pradelle (Piazza Martiri) is the new town park that involves the construction of tiers arranged to form an amphitheatre facing the Fortress, a tree-lined pedestrian-cycle path, a fitness area with outdoor equipment and a skate park.

The “Museo della Civiltà Contadina” (Museum of Rural Life) is part of a larger project, promoted by the Municipal Administration. Thanks to the enthusiasm and expertise of some volunteers (“Brugneto C’è” Association) and to the generosity of many donors, the Museum has rapidly begun to take shape - in an area of the “Braccianti di Brugneto” Civic Centre. The museum consists of equipment and a variety of tools used by farmers in the previous centuries.
The museum can be visited on the third Sunday of each month, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and during festivals in Brugneto, from 8:00 pm to 0:00 am - where you may also taste the typical gnocco fritto and salumi produced locally.
Guided tours are also available by previous appointment - minimum 15 visitors. Special openings for school groups.