Commissioned by a Pope. Designed by an architect. Created by a Belgian artist. The fountain of Neptune is one of the symbols of Bologna.​Here's all you have to know about the giant, hard to find on your pocket Lonely Planet. 1. Why not in Piazza Maggiore? Originally Neptune Fountain should have been set in the centre of Piazza Maggiore. During the '500 century, Piazza Maggiore was a noisy op

The quantity and quality of bookshops can tell a lot about a city and the people who live it.Vintage librerie like Nanni or new format that combines books and food, like Modo Infoshop: here's my selection of the most unique bookshops of Bologna.

Libreria Nanni

Zenzero is a small and friendly restaurant in Bologna that offers a veggie-oriented cuisine, where everything seems in its right place.

The first time I dine at Zenzero? 2006 I guess, just a few months after its opening. I was just a student with no real earnings and it was so unexpected to find a place with such great quality at a so cheap price. After that time I went to Zenzero every 4/5 months and it's always a wonderful experience. I also spent there my degree lunch so forgive me if this review is more about the heart than

It's easy to fall in love with Bologna.It happens to me every day: under a portico, wandering at night in Piazza Maggiore, or riding fast through my secret streets.​​To get the best from Bologna without a hitch, however, there are a few helpful things to keep in mind. 1. Bologna is the perfect location to visit Northern Italy Bologna has always been in a strategic position. In the past to tra

It's hard not to meet it in Bologna. It's around you in every corner, in every season.Loved by kids, perfect with ragù, but also great for vegetarians.It's time to learn everything about tagliatelle.

8mm of perfection