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? 😉

20/11/2021

Blue sky for a brief moment just as I reached San Luca during my first tour since early 2020. 🎉

Has it been grey and gloomy where you live?

15/11/2021

[New blog post]
One of the world’s best known and beloved cheeses comes from Emilia-Romagna: Parmigiano Reggiano.
However, Parmigiano Reggiano is also one of the most counterfeited Italian food products, which means many consumers who buy it abroad may not be eating the real thing, missing out not only on its extraordinary flavor, but also on its nutritional qualities.
If you're not sure how to recognize authentic Parmigiano Reggiano, here's a simple guide.

Confused about how to recognize authentic Parmigiano Reggiano? Here’s a simple guide.

12/11/2021

Enjoy this nice video that celebrates Bologna's porticoes (after their recent Unesco inscription).

Video by inEmiliaRomagna - Voice-over by Italian actor Stefano Accorsi (turn on English subtitles).

I portici di Bologna, Patrimonio dell’Umanità Unesco...e patrimonio di tutti i bambini che giocano a nascondinoThe porticoes of Bologna, Unesco World Heritag...

02/11/2021

Click the link below to read my latest newsletter where I give you a little update on what's been going on in the past year:
https://mailchi.mp/7d52315b357a/bologna-uncovered-november-newsletter

You may subscribe via the button on the top left corner of the newsletter page.

29/10/2021

If you love castles and a good ghost story, take note of these two particularly spooky castles in Emilia-Romagna 👻
Happy Halloween!

Who doesn’t love a good ghost story? In the spirit of Halloween coming up, here are two particularly spooky castles of Emilia-Romagna. The hunt is on!

19/10/2021

Unsure whether to visit and / or stay in Bologna or Florence? In my latest blog post, I give you some points to ponder.

If you've been to both cities already, I'd be curious to hear your impressions.

Unsure whether to visit and/or stay in Bologna or Florence? In this post, I give you some points to ponder.

29/07/2021

Bologna's beautiful porticoes have been added to Unesco's World Heritage list!

In this article from my blog (written when the candidacy was announced two years ago), I explain the reasons for the nomination: https://bolognauncovered.com/2019/03/23/bolognas-porticoes-nominated-unesco-world-heritage-list/

In this other article I give you tips for a portico-themed tour of Bologna: https://bolognauncovered.com/2019/06/26/a-portico-themed-tour-of-bologna/

Come soon and see Bologna's porticoes for yourself!

27/05/2021

Do you have travel memories of Emilia-Romagna that you'd like to share for a special issue of Italy Magazine dedicated to the region? Check the post below to find out how you can contribute.

"We're working on the second issue of Bellissimo magazine and are taking a deep dive into the fascinating region of Emilia Romagna. Do you have any special travel memories and tips you'd like to share?" Join our latest discussion. https://bit.ly/3oDBhCC