Welcome to Bologna, Italy’s food capital and a city rich in history, culture, and unforgettable culinary experiences. Known as “La Grassa” (The Fat One) for its world-famous cuisine, Bologna is home to fresh pasta, mortadella, and traditional ragu. Explore its historic landmarks, vibrant markets, and hidden gems. Whether you’re planning a food tour, looking for travel tips, or discovering the best restaurants in Bologna, this category covers everything you need to experience the authentic charm of this Italian city. Do not forget to check our best seller the foodies delight tour, a Bologna food tour visiting all the best sites in one day.
Palazzo d’Accursio stands on the western side of Piazza Maggiore and has served as Bologna’s seat of civic government since the 13th century. Named after the jurist Accursius who lived there before the city acquired it, the building grew over several centuries into one of the largest communal palaces in Italy. Today it functions as […]
Palazzo d’Accursio Bologna: Town Hall, Art Collections & Clock Tower Read Post »
Via Zamboni runs northeast from the Due Torri through the university quarter, and the contrast with the polished porticoes around Piazza Maggiore is immediate. The arcades here are lower and narrower, many of them medieval in origin, with columns worn smooth and pavements that have been repaired in sections over centuries without ever quite matching.
Via Zamboni, Bologna: The University Quarter Street and What to See Read Post »
Bologna’s historic centre contains two religious sites that stand out from the rest: the Santo Stefano complex on Piazza Santo Stefano, and the Basilica di San Giacomo Maggiore on Piazza Rossini. Both are within easy walking distance of each other and of Piazza Maggiore, and both reward a visit that goes beyond a quick look
Sacred Spaces in Central Bologna: From Santo Stefano to San Giacomo Maggiore Read Post »
Walking Bologna’s porticoes is not a single route — it is a way of moving through the city. Once you understand that almost every major street has a covered walkway alongside it, you stop thinking of the porticoes as a destination and start using them the way Bolognesi do: as the default path between anywhere
Walking Bologna’s Porticoes: Three Routes Through the Sheltered Streets Read Post »
Forming a critical part of Bologna’s rich heritage, the Quadrilatero is as quintessentially Bolognese as the city’s celebrated cuisine itself. Nestled in the very heart of Bologna, the Quadrilatero is not merely an ancient market area; it is a cultural treasure chest reflecting centuries of culinary traditions and commercial life. Historical Overview The origins of
The Quadrilatero: A Culinary and Historical Exploration of Bologna’s Ancient Market Read Post »
The Two Towers of Bologna: History, Legends, and Why They Define the City The cityscape of Bologna, an enchanting city in north-central Italy, is defined by elegant porticoes, medieval streets, warm terracotta colors, and a skyline shaped by ancient towers. Among all its architectural treasures, two structures rise above the rest and symbolize the very
Standing Tall: The Mystique of Bologna’s Two Towers Read Post »