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Bologna fountain (Fontana del Nettuno) - Bologna
Bologna fountain (Fontana del Nettuno)

Bologna is underrated. The capital of Emilia-Romagna is a wonderful city. It is not filled with big tourist groups like nearby Florence, making it a joy to wander the streets. It has a stunning big piazza to people watch in, and not one, but two leaning towers!

Most importantly of all is that Bologna is the gastronomic capital of Italy. The food really is excellent, and you can't leave without at least once ordering some Tagliatelle alla bolognese.

I have now visited Bologna three times and would happily return.

  • Last visit to Bologna: Sep 2006
  • Intro Updated Nov 15, 2006
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  • francoludo Apr 6, 2008 at 6:07 AM Report Abuse

    Mr Gitar man is Beppe Maniglia and he play saunday afternoon in front of Sala Borsa!!!!!

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    angiebabe Dec 25, 2007 at 10:41 AM Report Abuse

    Hi&Merry Christmas Sue!Hope youre having a good 1!Shouldve read yr tips earlier esp the accom-Ive just got back last nt from Bologna-the yth hostel was a nightmare to find-had to get a taxi but 2 hr walking the glorious sights&up the tower was worth it!

  • vfryling Sep 10, 2007 at 8:47 AM Report Abuse

    Restorante da Carla has a second location at Santo Domingo 673 THat is smaller and I believe the original of the two. The food is always excellent and the prices very reasonable.

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    michaelmo Apr 3, 2007 at 4:29 AM Report Abuse

    I have just returned from Bologna & can confirm that the Da Nello al Montegrappa is a dining experience not to miss. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the centre of town & hungry.

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    Paolo-Italy Mar 4, 2007 at 6:42 AM Report Abuse

    wow, what a bologna page! great! i've been living there... eheheh, Beppe Maniglia, that crazy man...

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    Mikebond Dec 28, 2006 at 7:34 AM Report Abuse

    Excellent page Sue! True, Bologna is underrated: I live 80 kms from it, but I've visited it few times. Glad you enjoy travelling by train, we need more people like you!

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    deecat Dec 3, 2006 at 2:17 PM Report Abuse

    I love reading your Italian pages, Sue, especially the places I have not visited. We seem to love the same things about Italy...FOOD, Gelato, people, and gorgeous architecture. Your photos are marvelous.

  • Fra.da. Dec 1, 2006 at 8:18 AM Report Abuse

    Hi Sue! I recently experienced the Hotel Garisenda as well! I haven't seen you stayed there too! It's very close to my University! Kisses from sunny Italy, Francesca

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    yumyum Nov 26, 2006 at 11:42 AM Report Abuse

    You make me wanting to go to Italy!!!

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    aussiedoug Nov 25, 2006 at 2:51 AM Report Abuse

    Buona sera da Sydney la amica mia. Il tuoi tips sono molto interessante, ma tips dei ristoranti sono buonissimo!Aah mi piacono molti! Anno prossimo andro a Bologno a studiare per tre settimana in Luglio. Ciao bella Sue.

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