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 shoot poetic photos.This is how he observed Bologna through his lens.

Luigi Ghirri: not just another Italian photographer

Bologna is not an easy city for photographers. It's hard to freeze the atmosphere of the porticoes, the towers skyline, the life in the markets in a picture.

Let's start with the one you should already know.You won't find many photos of Bologna by Luigi Ghirri.His delicate eye captured the landscape of the Po valley, the romance of the Adriatico beaches, the life of the villages of the Via Emilia.So where is his Bologna? He followed local hero Lucio Dalla and put him on LP covers. He visited the places where Giorgio Morandi painted his masterpieces.He

You've booked your romantic dinner at Osteria Francescana. You're dreaming about Bottura's tortellini.You've parked your car in front of the restaurant. And a few weeks later a ticket arrives and breaks the magic.So follow my guide to safely park your car in Modena and avoid bad surprises.

The traffic limited zone: stay away from it

You landed in the Italian food capital but you have only one day to spend there? Don’t panic. It’s possible to get the best from Bologna in one day if you know how to mastermind distances, sightseeing and - of course - carbs.Here’s my recipe to have the perfect day in Bologna: amazing food, a bit of culture and something unexpected.

9 am: Start with a King Breakfast A whole foodie day awaits you.The temptation to skip breakfast can be strong but don’t fall into it.​Since Italians eat a little in the morning, it will take only a few minutes, but you’ll definitely need that energy!There's a full post about the best breakfasts in Bologna with the addresses you shouldn’t miss.My tipSit at the counter, order a cappuccino and a sav

The master of architecture Le Corbusier visited Italy 16 times. He made 3 projects for Italian clients that never saw the light. But if you want to feel his spirit, you can go to Bologna. From his first trip in the city when he was 20 to the Esprit Nouveau Pavilion in the Bologna Fiera district, here's the story of Le Corbusier in Bologna.

Le Corbusier in Bologna