Find an open restaurant in August in Bologna seems like a jigsaw to solve.Most of the places are closed for the summer holidays, but I won't leave you without good food.Here's a list of quality restaurants open in August.

TamburiniIf Bologna's food has a sacred temple, this is Tamburini. An old salsamenteria, meat shop, that serves generations of Bolognesi in the heart of Quadrilatero food market.Via Caprarie, 1, 40124 BolognaTel. +39 051 234726www.tamburini.comCantina BentivoglioFood + music is my magic potion. In this restaurant and jazz club you find both really well made. And if you fancy a drink with a snack a

Why Alvar Aalto, one of the most important architects and designers of the XX century, would create a church in a tiny village of 300 people on the hills of Bologna?The story is long and complex. Let's start from the beginning.

From Finland to Riola: Alvaar Alto in Bologna

The Mercato di Mezzo is one of Bologna's most iconic culinary destinations, located in the heart of the historic center near Piazza Maggiore. Since the Middle Ages, this vibrant space has been a hub of commerce and culture, blending tradition with modern flavors.

A brief history of Mercato di Mezzo The origins of Mercato di Mezzo date back to the 12th century when it was known as Forum Medii, situated between Piazza Maggiore and Porta Ravegnana. In the 15th century, it served as a grain market, and after Italian unification, it became Bologna's first covered market. Following a major renovation in 2014, it was transformed into a modern gastronomic hub, c

There’s one kind of film I never get tired of: the ones set in Bologna. Whether it's a comedy or a thriller, a coming-of-age story or a political drama—if it takes place in my city, I have to watch it. These 8 movies, all very different in tone and era, may not be cinematic masterpieces, but each captures a unique slice of Bologna: its history, its streets, its romance, and its soul.

Hanno rubato un tram (1954)

Bologna, with its rich history and culture, offers some of Italy's most stunning libraries. Whether you're after ancient manuscripts or modern study spaces, a library in Bologna is the perfect place to dive into knowledge. From ancient manuscripts to modern study spaces, this guide will take you through the best libraries across Bologna and the Emilia-Romagna region. Let’s uncover these literary

A fortress, a botanical garden, a basketball and boxing arena, a trading center, a restaurant, a bank, and a puppet theatre.This is what Salaborsa has been during its +2000 years of life.Now it's a library, probably the most important in Bologna. For its position sure, in Piazza Maggiore next to Bologna Neptune's statue.​But also for the quantity and quality of books, magazines, music and more, ov