Guess what, Italians love to eat and have fun. And one of the best ways to do both is by joining a sagra.I can imagine your face right now. “Sag…What?!”. Let's say it's a food festival and we have plenty of them from winter to summer.So keep reading which are the best ones in and around Bologna.

What is a sagra?

Close your eyes, feel the warmth of the sun, breathe the scent of the pinewood, and a sky full of sparkling stars on your head. I know if you think of Italy, it’s Rome, Florence, and Milan that came to your mind first. But, trust me, Ravenna is a treat you don’t want to miss. Let me introduce you to the 10 best things to do in Ravenna.

Because of the many influences during the ages, Ravenna hosts amazing historical buildings made of stone and gold. Need proof, Sherlock? The city hosts 8 UNESCO heritage sites, nothing less. So the main reason to jump on a train and visit Ravenna has a name: mosaics. Small pieces of glittering glass, ceramics and stone that tell stories like an ancient movie and shine like the crown Jewels. M

Mosaics make you hungry, I know. So it's better to know the best restaurants in Ravenna to eat well and relax in Romagna style.

Cucina del Condominio

Poet Virgilio mentioned it and it's probably more popular than Ferrari in Modena. It's Lambrusco wine, what else? Learn how it's made, which to choose and which are the best Lambrusco wineries in Modena, Parma and Reggio Emilia.

What is Lambrusco Lambrusco is a red sparkling wine with a colour that varies from a deep purply red to light pink as a rosé. Its name comes from the Latin word labrŭscum, the fruit of labrusca, the salvage grape. How popular is it? Well, consider that it's Italy's most exported wine. In 1860 Cleto Chiarli started to bottle the Lambrusco that he produced for his tavern in Modena. Previously it had

Are you planning your visit to Bologna? During the Covid emergency, a lot has changed. Learn all about the green pass, what you can or can't do and how safely enjoy your time. I'll keep this post updated following Italian government rules and restrictions.

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