Learn everything you need to know about any and all future/ upcoming trips to Italy. From what and where to eat, where to visit, the best beach spots, rooftop bars, best views, and MORE, this guide has you covered. This guide features things to do, see, and eat in Florence, Rome, Bologna, Padova, Venice, Cinque Terre, Puglia and Naples.

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Tuscany, Italy

Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy

Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Naples, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

Padova, Province of Padua, Italy

Puglia, Italy

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

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Did you know Bologna is full of mystery and many secrets surround the city, rooted deep in history and legends? Bologna has seven hidden secrets throughout the historical city center. These little secrets are fun ways to discover more of Bologna and feel like a local, learning a bit of history and fun facts along the way.

Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Seven Secrets of Bologna

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Mercato delle Erbe

Santuario Madonna di San Luca

Osteria della Lanterna

University District

Il Salotto di Penelope

Osteria Bartolini

Zerocinquantino

L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele

FICO World Eataly

Sette Tavoli

Quadrilatero

OGGI Gelato Bologna

Bed and Breakfast del Borgo

Residenza Ariosto by Studio Vita

Portobello Apartments

Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni

My favourite places, things to do and restaurants in the city of Bologna. You can read my 3 day itinerary here: 
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Bologna, Italy

Bologna 

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Positano, SA, Italy

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Sicily, Italy

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Piazza Maggiore

Basilica di San Petronio

Piazza Santo Stefano

Basilica of San Domenico

Pinacoteca Nazionale

Oratory of Santa Cecilia

Archiginnasio 

Two Towers

Torre Prendiparte (Sky Experience)

Altabella Tower

Torre Galluzzi

Torre Lapi

Torre Toschi

Parco della Montagnola

Giardino del Cavaticcio

Parco di San Francesco

La Piccola Venezia

Giardini Margherita

Stazione Centrale

Porta Galliera

Torre dell'Orologio

Osteria La Traviata

Osteria del Sole

Le Tre Frecce

Va Mo Là lunch

Osteria dell'Orsa

Tigellino

Mò Mortadella Lab

Sfoglia Rina

Did you ever wonder where "bolognese sauce" comes from? Well, this guide is finally going to answer that question! Bologna has so many things to offer I don't even know where to begin. Let me give you some reasons why you should read this guide:
- Bologna's Airport (BLQ) and Central train station connect the city to the rest of the country, all of Europe and several international destinations SUPER EASILY
- It's not cheap, but definitely cheaper than big cities like Rome, Venice or Florence. Because of its train station you might even consider staying in a smaller town nearby and saving money that way.
- You will be able to avoid huge crowds of tourists while experiencing local-living, especially thanks to the thousands of students who attend the University of Bologna.
- Whether you also want to spend a few days by the beach or go get some fresh air in the mountains, you will have the chance to do both! 

Bologna, BO, Italia

Italy's undiscovered cities - BOLOGNA

Metropolitan City of Bologna

Florence

Monzuno

Le Croci

German Military Cemetery of the Futa

Camping Sergeant

San Piero a Sieve

Convento di Montesenario

Fiesole

Pisa

Ravenna

Rimini

Venice

Milan

Verona

Ferrara

Padua

B&B Monzuno - Sulla Via degli Dei

Albergo Romani

La Casina Via degli Dei

Are you looking for an original way to explore Italy? Do you like hiking for multiple days and meeting new people? If so, you should definitely go on "Via Degli Dei", an amazing 5-days-adventure on the Apennines, starting in Bologna and ending in Florence (or the other way around!). During the hike you will get to see Italy in a unique way, rediscovering yourself while enjoying the calmness of nature... Before and after you will have the opportunity to:

- Explore the region that gave birth to lasagna, "bolognese sauce" and cappelletti

- Visit Florence, see the Leaning Tower of Pisa and taste some amazing wine

- Go on one-day-trips with high speed trains to other unique destinations like Venice, Milan, Pisa and many more

Via degli Dei, Bologna, BO, Italia

Florence, FI, Italia

Italy on a budget: walk from Bologna to Florence!

Bar Volare

Berberè Petroni

Cremeria Santo Stefano (gelato)

Drogheria Gilberto

Il Quadrilatero

Oltre.

Pasticceria D'Azeglio

Ristorante Osteria La Traviata

Salumeria Simoni S.R.L.

Antica Aguzzeria del Cavallo

Trattoria Da Vito Bologna

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Emilia-Romagna, Italia

Best of Bologna 

Mausoleo di Galla Placidia

Basilica of San Vitale

Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

Basilica di Sant'Apollinare in Classe

Dante's Tomb

Battistero degli Ariani

Battistero Neoniano (o degli Ortodossi)

Museo Arcivescovile di Ravenna

Pasticceria Dante

Porta Adriana - starting point of Via Cavour, street with shops and restaurants

Caffè Corte Cavour

Osteria Passatelli

Osteria Del Tempo Perso

La Piadina del Melarancio

Papilla Gelateria

Piazza del Popolo

Ca' de Vèn

Basilica di San Francesco

Pasticceria caffetteria 3 Sorelle

Lowenhaus

Voglia di Gelato

Pizzeria Boboli Official Pizza Napule'

Antica Trattoria Al Gallo 1909

Parco Rocca Brancaleone

Mausoleo di Teodorico

Darsenale - Bizantina Brewpub

Ravenna is a city on the East coast of Italy, a couple of hours south of Venice: it's known as the Capital of Mosaics, a form of art that developed while the city was capital of the Roman Empire and later on during the Byzantine era. The 8 UNESCO heritage sites should be enough to convince you to go visit, but in case they aren't here's 5 reasons why you should:
1. It's CHEAPER than bigger cities like Venice, Florence or Rome, but that doesn't mean it's not as beautiful
2. Staying in a smaller city doesn't mean you won't be able to visit anything else: in fact Ravenna is very WELL CONNECTED by the railway system to multiple major destinations
3. Are you a SEA or MOUNTAIN person? Don't worry, Ravenna has both: 20 minutes east are its beaches, famous for their beach volleyball tournaments, while in the opposite direction you will find the Apennines!
4. Like anywhere else in Italy FOOD isn't the issue: lasagna, cappelletti, "bolognese" sauce, etc. are originally of Emilia Romagna, the region where Ravenna is found
5. Is Italy not enough for you? Apart from being close to Bologna's AIRPORT, Ravenna has also FERRIES that will take you to the Balkans region in no time!


Italy's undiscovered cities: RAVENNA

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