Bologna isn’t just porticos, towers, and tortellini—it’s also an open-air film set.Among its streets, beneath its endless arcades, and inside its historic cafés, Italian and international directors have staged love stories, thrillers, comedies, and political dramas From the energy of the 1970s to the romantic melancholy of its nighttime squares, Bologna can transform into countless cinematic backd

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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

Bologna is spoiled with new bars and great young bartenders eager to show their finest cocktails.​Whether you're looking for somewhere to stop off for a pre-party cocktail or want the perfect spot for an evening, here's the list of the best cocktail bar in Bologna.

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No, it's not THAT one you're already thinking about. ​It's called Ristretto Vicolo Coccapani and let me explain why I've been there 10 times in the last month and I can't get enough. The counter of Ristretto Vicolo Coccapani with a great selection of Italian wines What is Ristretto Vicolo Coccapani First, it was the name.​Ristretto. Like the short coffee you take at the counter while argu

In Bologna you can fall in love with many things: red porticoes, tasty tortellini, magical medieval atmosphere.Sometimes you just fall in love: if it happens, take a deep breath and make sure you chose the right restaurant for the most romantic dinner under the towers.

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