March 27, 2024 - Big 7 Travel Team
Pizza is an absolute must-order when in Italy, and the food-centric city of Bologna is no exception. Whether you prefer topping-filled pizzas or classics like the Margarita pizza, visitors to Bologna can expect the freshest of ingredients to be used. From the first visit to Italy to the tenth visit, [...]
April 29, 2023 - Big 7 Travel Team
The historic capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, in northern Italy, Bologna is a Medieval city with ancient streets to explore, and incredible views from the city’s tower. Lively bars and cafes line the streets and the graffiti-covered piazzas add a bit of edge. [...]
January 13, 2023 - Big 7 Travel Team
Sipping an espresso while in Italy is a quintessential experience, but choosing the right spot is important. For fast service, opt for a single espresso at the counter. A truly Italian coffee, however, must be sipped seated on a terrace with great people-watching and a crisp biscotti. These best coffee [...]
October 19, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team
Bologna and Florence are two of Italy’s most historically significant cities. Both were built in the 12th century and boast well-preserved historical centres teeming with towers, palaces and churches. Each city also offers fine baroque and renaissance art, a rich culinary heritage and hotels to suit all budgets and tastes. [...]
July 11, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team
Spending some time in Bologna? It’s a real treat for the soul and stomach. The biggest city in Emilia-Romagna region and 7th-largest in Italy, it has developed under Etruscan, Celtic and Roman rulers and is famous for its distinctive red -tiled rooftops, radical politics and ancient university (oldest in the [...]
May 4, 2021 - Allie D'Almo
It’s no secret that they excel at gelato in Italy. Over the past few centuries, the Italians have perfected and developed the art of gelato to create some of the most perfect ice creams in the world. Bologna, the capital of the Emilia Romagna region, is no exception. Take a [...]
March 29, 2021 - Allie D'Almo
Bologna is a gastronomic paradise. From wheels of fresh and grainy parmiggiano reggiano to handmade pasta, this pretty porticoed city has a long history of eating well. It’s no wonder that one of its nicknames is ‘La Grassa’ or ‘The Fat One’ — diets die here. To give you a [...]
August 14, 2019 - Molly Harris
Bologna is among the most food-centric of Italian cities, and its bar scene is certainly of the same quality. Visit one of the best bars in Bologna for an apertivo or digestif. Whether ordering an Aperol spritz or a grappa nightcap, these are the bars to visit for a great [...]