Did you know that medieval Bologna, Italy, was once packed with towering skyscrapers? Back in the 12th and 13th centuries, the city had nearly 100 tall, narrow towers built by wealthy families as both ...

Located just about two hours from Florence, Bologna is an equally enticing destination to visit on a trip to Italy. With a remarkable food history dating back to the Middle Ages, it's the place to ...

If there's a center of the food universe, it's probably in Bologna, Italy. The city, in Northern Italy, boasts a long cultural and culinary history. But one destination in particular is ...

The iconic porticoes of Bologna, Italy, were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 28, 2021, following a long campaign. With 55, Italy has the most UNESCO World Heritage sites in the ...

City statutes set down in 1288 required all new buildings in Bologna to have a portico, in part to increase living space on upper floors. And they needed to be at least 2.7 metres in height, to ...

The opening of a foodie theme park will further elevate Bologna’s reputation as Italy’s culinary capital but the city has plenty more to offer, including superb art, music and medieval ...

For those in the know, Bologna is a go-to destination for an authentic Italian experience - it has better food and is less crowded.

As a frequent traveler who recently revisited Italy, I recommend biking through Tuscany and trying food in Bologna, but I think Pisa is overrated.

A stunning Italian city filled with history and tradition has become unrecognisable after catering for tourists, it has been claimed. Bologna, home to some 400,000 people, has been known for ...