Summer in Bologna? 17 Ways To Beat The Heat
Summer in Bologna, like most other large cities in Italy, can be hot and humid. Here are 17 way to beat the heat and enjoy your time in this magical city.
Bologna Porticoes Achieve UNESCO Recognition
These historic and picturesque Bologna porticoes were recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 28, 2021.
Visiting Majani: The Laboratory of Sweet Things
No culinary visit to Bologna would be complete without a visit to Majani, the maker of Italy’s first solid chocolate.
Bologna in Winter? 8 Reasons We Say YES!
Contrary to the conventional wisdom, there are some distinct advantages to spending a few days or even weeks in Bologna in winter.
A Visit To The Malatestiana Library In Cesena, Italy
CESENA, Italy — If you’re a lover of books and libraries like I am, you’ll get a rush stepping inside what is said to be the first public and monastic library in Europe, the Malatestiana Library. The experience is made even more remarkable when you learn that despite wars and natural disasters, the building, its…
The Trump Cheese Tariff: 7 Things Food Lovers Need to Know
The so-called “cheese tariff” is scheduled to take effect on October 18, 2019, the latest in a series of controversial protectionist tariffs proposed by the Trump Administration. Here a 7 things food and wine lovers need to know.
An Insider’s Guide to the Ancient Shops of Bologna
In Bologna’s well-preserved historic center, many ancient shops of Bologna have tales to tell about the people and culture of the city.
A Visit to Teatro Comunale di Bologna (the Municipal Theater of Bologna)
Teatro Comunale di Bologna (the municipal theater in Bologna) is a joy to visit for anyone interested in music, architecture and/or history.
7 Small Italian Villages Without Hordes of Tourists
These seven, small Italian villages, are just a sampling of all the hidden treasures waiting to be discovered if you veer a little bit off-the-beaten-path.