Bologna is also in a strategic position in Italy. So if you're looking for a day trip by car or train, in less than 1 hour you can be in many amazing cities of Emilia Romagna and not only. These are my 5 favorite places to spend a day outside Bologna between art, culture and great food.

1. Modena

In a few months everybody in Bologna will talk about FICO - Eatalyword. The huge food park is opening on Nov 15th and the hype is growing. I had the chance to visit the work in progress so, like an original umarell (the old bolognese men who like to watch construction sites), I took a walk inside with my camera to show you a preview of how it will be. What is FICO? F(abbrica)I(taliana)Co(nta

It may sound a macabre suggestion, but Certosa Cemetery is one of the most interesting museums in Bologna. A silent one, huge but without indications and souvenirs store: a hidden gem that deserves to be visited.

Why visit Certosa Cemetery

I'm so proud to show you a new gift created in collaboration with Riccardo Pagliani. It's a map of Bologna, but a different one. Find out why and how to get it. Why another map of Bologna?There are a lot of maps of Bologna you can find in hotels, restaurants, etc. so why I decided to make another one?​First of all this map is different. You won't find all the streets of Bologna (there's Goog

It's easy to fall in love with Bologna, even without money. A picnic in a park and a free amazing cinema? Or a visit to a very unusual museum and a walk under the portici? ​Here are my free 5 suggestions to enjoy Bologna. For free.

1. Watch a movie in Piazza Maggiore