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Bologna has so much to offer, including great food and art without the crowds that you'll find in better-known Italian cities like Florence or Rome. One spot that foodies should not miss when visiting Bologna is the Quadrilatero market, in the old city's medieval core. This rectangular area with a zigzag of narrow streets is adjacent to Bologna's f...

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In Europe, the tradition of eating pork meat stretches far back into antiquity, as pigs were an animal that was easy to rear in a domestic environment, they were rich in fat and delicious meats and reproduced quickly.  In the second half of the nineteenth century, some pig bones excavated from archaeological sites in the Po Valley corroborated the...

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The Italian government announced plans to allocate €20 million to the region of Emilia Romagna after flooding devastated the region. The announcement was made by Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni on Friday. Heavy rain and flooding in the region caused more than 1,000 people to be evacuated, with Traversara among the worst affected villages.    “As soo...

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Public-private alliance for tourism in Modena. It is the ‘model’ proposed for the Emilian city by Mayor Massimo Mezzetti and Angelica Ferri Personali. Modena is preparing to become more and more a destination for American tourists. To be successful are the peculiarities of the Motor Valley, then: engines and food and wine. This is why the public is...

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Earlier this month, Bologna, the capital of the Emilia Romagna region, welcomed Grand Tour Italia, a reimagined theme park. Geared primarily to domestic and international travelers, Grand Tour Italia offers an immersive, bird's-eye view of the diverse culinary and cultural traditions of Italy’s 20 regions, designed to whet your appetite for further...

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Our tour begins in the Museo Ducati, an extensive immersion into the company’s evolution, which started in 1926. Originally a producer of radios, radio parts and condensers, Ducati steadily grew but was then occupied and bombed during World War II. After the war, the company opened a new branch and started the production of Cucciolo, a small engine...

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A stunning coastal town in central Italy has been hailed as one of Europe's most underrated destinations. Despite its prime location near beautiful beaches, proximity to more renowned cities, and rich history, Ravenna remains a vastly unexplored destination among foreign visitors. Labelled a "hidden gem" by travel enthusiasts, Ravenna boasts the st...

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In the first half of 2024, production of Mortadella Bologna PGI reached 19 million kilograms, with nearly 16 million kilograms sold. Compared to the same period in 2023, production edged up by 0.6%, while sales grew by 2.2%. Sales of pre-sliced, packaged mortadella in trays saw robust growth, rising 7%, reflecting consumer demand for convenience. E...

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Venice has trialled an entry fee, Florence has banned new Airbnbs and Rome’s public transport is unbearably crowded. Overtourism is hitting Italy’s cities hard and the result is a stressful experience for those who holiday there. The good news is, for masterful artworks, excellent food and a dynamic cultural scene, you don’t have to stick to the ci...

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The village of Brisighella  is set against a chalky hill dominated by three selenite cliffs, upon which the Fortress, the Clock Tower, and the Sanctuary of Monticino stand. On the other side it was defended by two concentric lines of walls which can still be seen in the buildings which have incorporated them. Inside the historic quarter, the mediev...

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