July/August 2009 - Special Report: Emilia-Romagna
After 15 centuries, Ravenna's luminous mosaics still shine with the golden brilliance of the empires that endowed them. These shimmering sacred images reveal both familiar and unexpected chapters in Italian history. We recommend a private guide to show you the magic of Ravenna's mosaics. href="http://www.dreamofitaly.com/members/709.cfm"> style="font-weight: bold;">Bologna: City of Art With its appetite for art, style="font-style: italic;">Bologna's contributions to the good life are more than gustatory. Though known as the "Red City" for its architecture and politics, our writer found a brilliant palette of museums, galleries, churches and markets with mouth watering visuals for every taste.
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