10 Things To Do In Bologna, Italy: A First-Timer’s Guide
The number of interesting things to do in Bologna, Italy, is almost infinite. Here are some of our favorites that are not to be missed!
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Ferrari Movie: A ‘Made in Italy” Biopic Showcases the Motor Valley
I’m not a fan of fast cars but the new Ferrari movie, released on Christmas Day 2023, had my heart racing.
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Pieve di Cento: A Small Italian Town Worth the Detour
The charming medieval town of Pieve di Cento is located about 18 miles (about one-half hour by car) from the historic center of Bologna,
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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.
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Bologna Porticoes Achieve UNESCO Recognition
These historic and picturesque Bologna porticoes were recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 28, 2021.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
