Bologna Archives - MORE TIME TO TRAVEL Explore new places and savor new tastes Sun, 18 Feb 2024 22:33:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-560-32x32.png Bologna Archives - MORE TIME TO TRAVEL 32 32 62211047 Meet The Umarell: Italy’s Quirky Construction Site Watchdogs https://www.moretimetotravel.com/meet-the-umarell-italys-quirky-construction-site-watchdogs/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/meet-the-umarell-italys-quirky-construction-site-watchdogs/#respond Sun, 11 Feb 2024 12:40:38 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=42223 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

Umarells in Piazza Maggiore, Bologna.Bologna (in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy) is the epicenter of the umarell phenomenon because it was here that Danilo Masotti, a writer, blogger, and communications expert, literally wrote the book on and coined the term umarell in 2005.

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Guide to the Emilia Romagna Region: What To See, Do and EAT https://www.moretimetotravel.com/guide-to-the-emilia-romagna-region-what-to-see-do-and-eat/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/guide-to-the-emilia-romagna-region-what-to-see-do-and-eat/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 20:33:25 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=41669 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

One of the castles of Emilia Romagna (credit Adobe stock)Emilia Romagna is an unbeatable destination. This guide to the Emilia Romagna region offers tips on what to see, do, and eat during your visit.

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13 Best Food Cities in Italy: Where To Eat What https://www.moretimetotravel.com/10-best-food-cities-in-italy-where-to-eat-what/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/10-best-food-cities-in-italy-where-to-eat-what/#comments Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:35:19 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=39800 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

Best Food Cities in Italy: Fork with Italian ribbonChoosing the best food cities in Italy really depends on where you are and what you like to eat! Here are some iconic foods to consider.

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An Insider’s Guide to the Ancient Shops of Bologna https://www.moretimetotravel.com/an-insiders-guide-to-the-ancient-shops-of-bologna/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/an-insiders-guide-to-the-ancient-shops-of-bologna/#comments Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:45:50 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=21273 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

The ancient shops of BolognaIn Bologna's well-preserved historic center, many ancient shops of Bologna have tales to tell about the people and culture of the city.

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Summer in Bologna? 17 Ways To Beat The Heat https://www.moretimetotravel.com/summer-in-bologna-17-ways-to-beat-the-heat/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/summer-in-bologna-17-ways-to-beat-the-heat/#comments Sat, 08 Jul 2023 12:46:07 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=19289 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

Summer in Bologna calls for a hatSummer in Bologna, like most other large cities in Italy, can be hot and humid. Here are 17 way to beat the heat and enjoy your time in this magical city.

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Bologna Porticoes Achieve UNESCO Recognition https://www.moretimetotravel.com/bologna-porticoes-achieve-unesco-recognition/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/bologna-porticoes-achieve-unesco-recognition/#respond Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:02:10 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=27893 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

Portico San StefanoThese historic and picturesque Bologna porticoes were recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 28, 2021.

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Pasta Etiquette in Italy: What You Need to Know https://www.moretimetotravel.com/italian-pasta-etiquette-need-know/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/italian-pasta-etiquette-need-know/#respond Fri, 02 Jul 2021 17:20:01 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=8370 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

Spaghetti (credit: Pixabay)Guest blogger Flora Pinotti Sano shares what she’s learned about “pasta etiquette” as an ex-pat living in Bologna, Italy.

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Piazza Maggiore in Bologna: A View From Above https://www.moretimetotravel.com/piazza-maggiore-in-bologna-a-view-from-above/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/piazza-maggiore-in-bologna-a-view-from-above/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:55:56 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=27075 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

Piazza Maggiore from AboveAn apartment overlooking Piazza Maggiore in Bologna, the main square, provides a unique vantage point for observing people and culture.

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The Best Piazzas in Bologna https://www.moretimetotravel.com/best-piazzas-in-bologna/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/best-piazzas-in-bologna/#respond Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:42:38 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=27041 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

The Best Piazzas In Bologna: Dancing in Piazza Maggiore Pre-Pandemic on a summer eveningEnglish teacher Laura Bizzari asked her students to stretch their English language skills and describe some of the best piazzas in Bologna.

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The Year of Our Love: A ‘Novel’ Armchair Trip To Italy https://www.moretimetotravel.com/the-year-of-our-love-review-a-novel-armchair-trip-to-italy/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/the-year-of-our-love-review-a-novel-armchair-trip-to-italy/#respond Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:00:35 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=26868 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

The Year of Our Love coverThe Year of Our Love, a novel by Caterina Bonvicini, transports readers to the streets of Bologna and Rome, with side trips to Cortina in winter and Versilia in summer.

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Visiting Majani: The Laboratory of Sweet Things https://www.moretimetotravel.com/visiting-majani-laboratory-sweet-things/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/visiting-majani-laboratory-sweet-things/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:22:52 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=8421 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

Window of the Majani shop in BolognaNo culinary visit to Bologna would be complete without a visit to Majani, the maker of Italy's first solid chocolate.

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Our Very Best Meals This Year: Take A Seat At Our Table https://www.moretimetotravel.com/our-very-best-meals-this-year/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/our-very-best-meals-this-year/#comments Tue, 31 Dec 2019 02:28:40 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=23697 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

Bistecca Fioentina: Porterhouse steak for two with rosemaryOur very best meals of 2019 are described below. Each one stands out for different reasons but we would return to any one in a heartbeat!

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Bologna in Winter? 11 Reasons We Say YES! https://www.moretimetotravel.com/bologna-in-winter/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/bologna-in-winter/#comments Mon, 02 Dec 2019 12:26:16 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=18069 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

Palazzo Comunale, Piazza Maggiore, Bologna (Credit: Andrew Levine)Contrary to the conventional wisdom, there are some distinct advantages to spending a few days or even weeks in Bologna in winter.

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Is It Better To Stay In A Hotel Or Airbnb In Bologna? https://www.moretimetotravel.com/better-to-stay-in-a-hotel-or-airbnb/ https://www.moretimetotravel.com/better-to-stay-in-a-hotel-or-airbnb/#comments Sun, 24 Feb 2019 12:40:48 +0000 https://www.moretimetotravel.com/?p=21011 MORE TIME TO TRAVEL

lobby of Hotel Corona D'oro in BolognaWith a range of lodging options available to us in Bologna, Italy, we wrestled with the question of whether to stay in a hotel or an Airbnb. Here's what we discovered!

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