Chef Massimo Bottura has opened a canteen in Modena with a strong social mission. At Self Service Ghirlandina, you certainly won’t find the sophisticated dishes of Osteria Francescana. However, you can still tell your friends that you ate at Bottura’s “restaurant” in Modena. More importantly, you can enjoy authentic Modenese dishes such as passatelli, tagliatelle, […]
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Rated 4.9 ★★★★★ — Based on 280 reviews on TripAdvisor · #1 in Bologna · Travellers’ Choice 2025 Guests love our passionate guides, authentic food experiences, generous tastings, and seamless organisation. View on TripAdvisor 2-hour private walking experience in historic Modena — tastings of Parmesan, balsamic, ham, gnocco fritto & tigelle — €90 per person
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The eight UNESCO monuments in Ravenna were built over roughly 150 years by three successive rulers, each working in the same tradition but at different moments of technical ambition. Knowing what you are looking at in each building changes the experience considerably. This is a site-by-site guide to the six monuments in the city centre,
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Bologna is not a ski resort, but it sits close enough to the Apennines that a day on the slopes is entirely practical. The resorts to the south — Corno alle Scale, Monte Cimone, and Cerreto Laghi — are within 1–2 hours by car and offer good skiing at prices well below Alpine alternatives. For
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Visitors seeking culture, food, and understated elegance are warmly welcomed in Reggio Emilia. To truly appreciate the town and its attractions, travellers are encouraged to spend some time here rather than rushing through. From its culinary traditions to its role in Italian history, Reggio Emilia rewards slow and curious exploration. For a broader introduction to
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Parma is one of the symbolic provinces in Italy thanks to its rich traditions and unique cuisine. The enogastronomy of Parma is so extensive, from the herb and potato quiches, mountain bread to the Borgotaro and Albareto mushrooms. It is almost impossible for anyone to comprehend the culinary delight that this province has to offer.
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