Eat. Drink. Shop. Stay.
Day-tripping to Bologna, the capital of Emilia Romagna

Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy

I❤️ Markets:Bologna

People in Italy use to refer to Bologna as "Dotta", meaning savant. 
Visit one of the most important culinary and cultural centres in Italy, the city where the first university in the world was born. Discover hidden gems of the old town, one of the most ancient and well preserved in Italy, go where locals use to go and get an authentic and unforgettable taste.

Directly from my secret list 🙂, in this board you will find:
- 2 exclusive itineraries (morning & sunset/evening);
- list of exclusive places to visit;
- list of exclusive restaurants and bars;
- list of the best ice-cream shops. Bologna has the best gelato artisans in Italy;
- list of exclusive shops;
- link to check events and exhibitions.

Experience and Visit Bologna like a Local

If you're looking for the best bites in Bologna, where you can eat like a local, then look no further. I have personally curated this list of recommendations based off my experiences and numerous visits, spending lots of time in Bologna with a local. 

Bologna, Italy

Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Eat Like a Local in Bologna

THE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE TO THE HIGHLIGHTS OF ITALY - ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE, & MORE 🇮🇹

I've been fortunate enough to visit Italy multiple times and even more fortunate to have been guided by true Italian friends. Here, I take all that I've learned from those travels and distill it into one perfect itinerary that hits the big highlights. 

This itinerary is a great fit for first-timers since it'll take you to the absolute must-see spots in Italy. You certainly won't see all the boot has to offer (just plan on coming back for future trips, plural, to make that happen), but you'll see the most iconic places at a reasonable, enjoyable pace. You'll be able to soak up all the history, food, wine, and dolce vita these cities have to offer. After this first taste, you'll be dying to come back for more!

🗺️ Main Itinerary Stops:
- Rome | 2 full days / 3 nights
- Orvieto | Pit stop
- Tuscany // Montalcino | 2 full days / 3 nights
- Siena | Pit stop
- Florence | 2 full days / 3 nights
- Tivoli | Pit stop
- Rome | Overnight for return flight 

🗺️ Optional Extension Stops:
- Pisa | Day trip (+ extra night in Florence)
- Bologna | Pit stop
- Venice | 2 full days / 3 nights 
- Modena | 1 full day / 1 night here or nearby  

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- OVERVIEW STATS: Including trip length, ideal season, trip speed, physicality, trip themes, who this trip is best for, cost, and how to get around

- STOP-BY-STOP OVERVIEW: Including number of days at each destination and number of activities, restaurants, and hotels included in the full version of this guide

- EXAMPLE ITINERARY DAY: An example day from the full version of this itinerary, so you can see the level of detail and travel style you can expect!

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Montalcino, Province of Siena, Italy

Orvieto, Province of Terni, Italy

Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Pisa, Province of Pisa, Italy

Tivoli, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Modena, Province of Modena, Italy

Tuscany, Italy

Siena, Province of Siena, Italy

Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

ITINERARY | 9-14 Day Italian Highlights

A travel guide on how to sleep, drink and eat well in the capital of Emilia-Romagna. 48 hours in this city is what you need to revitalise your self. All recommandations are within the old city walls, and all within walking distance. 

Parma

Modena

Bologna

Florence

Bologna City Guide

All'Osteria Bottega

This restaurant is on the south border of the city walls, but is worth the walk.

It is a traditional local restaurant with the possibility to eat outside during the summer months. 

Try the prociutto, lardo, tallegio and parmegiano for starter.

Please note that English is limited and a couple of Italian words help communicating with the owners.

Reservation is a must.

TRADITIONAL EMILIAN IN THE CITY OF BOLOGNA

🏆 Michelin Recommended

All'Osteria Bottega

About All'Osteria Bottega

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