Bologna

The Reopening of Bologna’s Cinema Modernissimo, With A Surprise.

Bologna

Bologna, the city of porticoes and culinary delights, has added a remarkable chapter to its vibrant cultural history: the reopening of Cinema Modernissimo. After almost two decades of silence, this iconic cinema reopened in November 2024, restoring its early 20th-century charm and surprising visitors with innovative offerings. Situated in the heart of Bologna, at the […]

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Celebrating World Pasta Day: A Delicious Journey Through Italy’s Pasta Heritage

Food tourism in Italy, UK Food imports

World Pasta Day falls on 25 October each year. If you want a reason to mark it properly, Emilia-Romagna is the most defensible place to start: the region produces tagliatelle al ragù, tortellini in brodo, passatelli, garganelli, and a dozen other shapes that predate the global pasta industry by centuries. This is not a region

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Cappuccino Day: Celebrating Italy’s Beloved Brew and the Global Coffee Culture

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Cappuccino Day falls on 8 November — a date that marks Italy’s most exported breakfast ritual. In Emilia-Romagna, the morning cappuccino is as fixed a part of the day as the newspaper: ordered at the bar, drunk standing, finished before noon. The drink has a precise form that Italians take seriously: one third espresso, one

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Celebrating All Saints’ Day in Emilia-Romagna: A Guide to the Region’s Monumental Cemeteries

Emilia Romagna

All Saints’ Day, or “Ognissanti,” observed on November 1st, is a time when Italians pay homage to their deceased loved ones. This day of reflection and remembrance is marked by visits to cemeteries, where families gather to honor those who have passed. In Emilia-Romagna, a region steeped in history and tradition, cemeteries become places of

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7 Spooky Italian Towns to Visit for Halloween—If You Dare!

Emilia Romagna

Halloween in Italy is a fascinating blend of traditional reverence and contemporary excitement, merging the country’s deep-rooted customs with modern festivities. While Halloween, as celebrated in the United States, is relatively new to Italy, it has found a special place here, often intertwined with longstanding Italian traditions. On October 31st, many Italians now embrace costume

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Prosciutto di Parma legs hanging to age in a traditional curing cellar in the hills around Parma
Parma

The Musei del Cibo of Parma: A Guide to the Food Museums Network

Parma

The Musei del Cibo — the Food Museums of Parma — are a network of small specialist museums dedicated to the products that define the province: Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, tomato, salami. Each museum is housed in a historically relevant building, often the same facilities where production actually took place. They are scattered across

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