Luigi Ghirri left a deep mark in Italian photography. By laying his look on daily life, he showed that you don't need to get a plane to India to shot poetic photos.This is how he observed Bologna through his lens.

Luigi Ghirri: not just another Italian photographer

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

Comacchio: the city on the water

You can call it Modena's Sagrada Familia. It's San Cataldo Cemetery, designed by architects Aldo Rossi and Gianni Braghieri in the 1970s, that after decades from its birth, is still incomplete. But despite that, this abandoned city is still a masterpiece you need to visit.

The blue of the sky: a new cemetery for Modena

How to spend a Sunday in Bologna? Food markets are closed, shops as well but the weekend is short and you need to get the best from it. Here are my suggestions for activities to enjoy Sunday in Bologna.

Walk to San Luca Basilica

40 km of covered porticoes of different age and style makes Bologna a unique landscape to walk day and night. Which are the ones you can't miss?

Not even a meter large, that’s the smallest portico of Bologna. It’s easy to get physically too close to strangers while walking there, hence the street’s appellation “Bad Name”, that turned into “No Name”.