You've booked your romantic dinner at Osteria Francescana. You're dreaming about Bottura's tortellini.You've parked your car in front of the restaurant. And a few weeks later a ticket arrives and breaks the magic.So follow my guide to safely park your car in Modena and avoid bad surprises.

The traffic limited zone: stay away from it

You landed in the Italian food capital but you have only one day to spend there? Don’t panic. It’s possible to get the best from Bologna in one day if you know how to mastermind distances, sightseeing and - of course - carbs.Here’s my recipe to have the perfect day in Bologna: amazing food, a bit of culture and something unexpected.

9 am: Start with a King Breakfast A whole foodie day awaits you.The temptation to skip breakfast can be strong but don’t fall into it.​Since Italians eat a little in the morning, it will take only a few minutes, but you’ll definitely need that energy!There's a full post about the best breakfasts in Bologna with the addresses you shouldn’t miss.My tipSit at the counter, order a cappuccino and a sav

The master of architecture Le Corbusier visited Italy 16 times. He made 3 projects for Italian clients that never saw the light. But if you want to feel his spirit, you can go to Bologna. From his first trip in the city when he was 20 to the Esprit Nouveau Pavilion in the Bologna Fiera district, here's the story of Le Corbusier in Bologna.

Le Corbusier in Bologna

Trattoria Da Me restaurant in Bologna looks like a bridge between an old, traditional land of comfort and a new island still to explore. Read my review and stay light for lunch, you need to leave space until dessert.

Eat at my place, like old times

People call it “the fat”, “the red”, “the wise” and more recently “the city of food”. Bologna is a friendly and safe city to visit if you travel to Italy. How many days is enough for Bologna? 3 days is a good amount of time to explore the city with no rush. If you'd like to have a day trip to Modena, Parma, Ravenna, or Ferrara you'd need a few more days. Here are my suggestions to get the best fr

1. Walk under the portici