Bologna is one of the best cities in Italy for gelato, we even have a gelato Museum and we finish all our food tours in Bologna with it. The number of quality shops is impressive: here is my shortlist of the best gelato in Bologna you shouldn't miss.

Are you in the best city in Italy for gelato?

Have you ever heard of a building that’s been a telegraph office, a basketball hall, and even a puppet theatre? If you’re scratching your head, don’t worry. You’re in Biblioteca Salaborsa library, right off Piazza del Nettuno. A place that’s transformed countless times over the last 2000 years.

The history of Biblioteca Salaborsa

I'm sure you already know Parma. You met it in the unique taste of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese or in the sweetness of culatello and Parma ham.But food, and our new Parma food tour that celebrates it, isn't the only masterpiece there.​Parma, nestled in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, is a city that seamlessly blends rich history, vibrant culture, and world-renowned gastronomy.

Visit Parma

Andrea, I only have 1 dinner to spend in Bologna, where should I go?You don't know how many times I've heard this question. The answer is easy: Osteria Bottega.

Daniele Minarelli, the last Oste in Bologna

The Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna is a landmark for art lovers, showcasing centuries of artistic excellence. Located in the historic university district, this museum houses masterpieces from the 13th to the 18th centuries. Housed in a former Jesuit novitiate, its halls echo the legacy of Bologna’s artistic evolution and Italy’s broader cultural heritage.

Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna: the building and a pinch of history