Bologna

Anthony Bourdain described Emilia-Romagna as a place where “everything you think you know about Italian food gets recalibrated.” He wasn’t wrong. The region had been on his radar long before he filmed there — his 1999 New Yorker essay “Don’t Eat Before Reading This”, the piece that launched his career as a food writer, references […]

Bologna’s food culture is legendary — from handmade pasta to rich meat sauces and fresh ingredients grown in Emilia-Romagna’s fertile countryside. I’ve walked these streets, eaten in local trattorie, and tasted meals that tell centuries of culinary history. In this guide, you’ll discover what to eat in Bologna, where I recommend going, and how to

Many travelers planning a trip to Italy wonder: how many days in Bologna are enough? Known for its medieval porticoes, historic towers, vibrant university atmosphere, and legendary food culture, Bologna is compact, walkable, and easy to enjoy at different paces. Whether you are stopping briefly or using the city as a base to explore Emilia-Romagna,

Bologna is one of the easiest Italian cities to explore without a car. The historic centre is compact, flat and protected by more than 60 km of porticoes, making walking comfortable in almost every season. At the same time, an efficient bus network connects the railway station, outer districts, hospitals, trade fair areas and residential

A Practical Guide for First-Time Visitors in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy Planning a trip to Bologna is one of those rare pleasures where logistics and curiosity go hand in hand. Bologna is not only the culinary heart of Italy, but also a lively university city, a transport hub for northern Italy, and the perfect base for