Embark on a journey through the ages of Emilia Romagna's best castles. Let's step back in time and discover the fascinating stories and legends that surround these magnificent timeless treasures.

This is not another castle.This is unique.The story of Rocchetta Mattei is the one to make a movie from it.Once upon a time, a nobleman, half doctor half wizard, created this unusual building up on the hills of Bologna. It's a mix of styles and his grave is inside it. Stop, no spoiler.If you have time, rent a car, book your guided tour and go there. Alone or also if you need things to do in Bologn

A day in Modena is not much time so wear your comfy ones, I'll make you walk.The good news is that Modena city centre is quite small but the things to do in a day are plenty. Check out this itinerary to get the best from your day trip to Modena.

A day trip to Modena: what to visit and where to eat

How many "little Venice" have you heard about?Comacchio is close to it, it has canals, bridges, and Burano-style colored houses. But it has its own story and spirit. Read my suggestions to plan your visit to Comacchio and get ready to meet the queen of the lagoon.

Comacchio: the city on the water

I've waited a long before writing about where to eat in Venice. What can I add to the thousands of reviews, videos, guides and books already out there?Not much, so I'll make it short.I will give you only 3 names for every meal, perfect for a weekend.

Breakfast

Marcella Hazan doesn’t need a presentation. She is the godmother of Italian cuisine in America.If you browse her dozen of cookbooks you'll find a lot of Bologna between the pages. Let me walk you through her legendary Bolognese recipes.

Marcella Hazan Bolognese recipes