Bologna Uncovered

27/04/2022

Life is too short not to drink ‘spritz bolognese’ ... and eat mortadella 😉
(The spritz is made with Pignoletto wine from Bologna’s hills and Aperitivo Rosso Lolli Bologna - a super local twist on the classic spritz)

20/02/2022

*New blog post*
Bologna’s most famous panoramic view is from the Torre degli Asinelli, but there’s a new panoramic spot in town you don’t want to miss 👇👇

There’s a new panoramic spot in town you don’t want to miss: the rooftop terrace of the Torre dell’Orologio (Clock Tower) on Piazza Maggiore. Read my latest post for all the info.

19/02/2022

Need help planning your trip to Bologna? Get in touch with me!

I offer online travel consulting sessions via Skype/FaceTime/Zoom to help you plan your trip to Bologna and surroundings, whether you’re a first-time or repeated visitor.

Click this link for more info: https://bolognauncovered.com/italy-travel-consulting/

18/02/2022

*Bargain alert* 😉
Book two nights in Bologna and you only pay for one!
The offer is valid only on weekend stays at participating hotels until April 11, 2022.
Find all the details in this article I wrote for Italy Magazine 👇

Bologna Welcome

Bologna launches promotion to attract visitors during low season.

15/02/2022

For the romantic among you 💕 😉

Valentine’s Day is coming up, so in the spirit of romance, here’s a list of some of my favorite romantic places in Bologna and Emilia-Romagna…

13/02/2022

Who knew that asparagus is an aphrodisiac food?!
Italy has more than 200 varieties and Emilia-Romagna produces one of the most prized, the green asparagus of Altedo.
Asparagus is not quite in season yet, so you can't use it for your Valentine's dinner tomorrow, but take note for future use 😉
In the meantime learn about this delicacy and how you can use it in an easy local recipe 👇

No other vegetable symbolizes spring in Emilia Romagna more than the prized ‘asparago verde di Altedo,’ grown north of Bologna.

11/02/2022

There's a love story behind this beautiful castle, one of the best preserved in Emilia-Romagna. Click below to find out more and for info on how to plan a visit.

Looking mighty from its panoramic position on the rolling hills of the Val Parma, 18 km south of the city of Parma, Torrechiara Castle is among the most significant and best preserved examples of I…

09/02/2022

Do you know the meaning of the word 'sfogline'? They're very important in Bologna!
Find out in this article I wrote for Italy Magazine.

What’s the secret behind perfect handmade pasta dough? We asked the top fresh pasta makers in Bologna.

07/02/2022

Bologna la rossa
As seen from the newly opened panoramic terrace of the Torre dell’Orologio.
Post on the blog to follow 😀

25/11/2021

Can you be this fast? 😉