Bologna

Traditional Pasta Dishes of Bologna: What to Eat & Where to Find Them

Bologna is not a city that improvises when it comes to food. Its cuisine is governed by rules, memory, and a deep respect for tradition. Here, pasta is not a canvas for creativity but a cultural language passed down through generations, shaped by geography, seasons, and precise techniques. Visitors come to Bologna to admire medieval

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Christmas tree and festive lights in an Emilia-Romagna piazza with porticoes at dusk
Bologna

Christmas Markets in Bologna

Every December, Bologna’s porticoes and piazzas fill with Christmas markets selling handmade crafts, antiques, nativity figurines and seasonal food. The markets are spread across different locations in the historic centre, each with its own character. Most run throughout December, making it easy to visit several in a single walk. Antica Fiera di Santa Lucia Bologna’s

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Verona Wine tours in Italy

Amarone and Valpolicella: Three Wineries to Visit Near Verona

The hills west of Verona produce some of Italy’s most celebrated red wines: Valpolicella, Ripasso, Recioto and the mighty Amarone. The method is unique — grapes are dried on racks in a fruttaio (drying loft) for three to four months before pressing, concentrating sugars and flavour. The three family estates below each offer guided cellar

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