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Bologna and Emilia-Romagna Italy Travel Articles

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Want to taste some of Italy’s best food? Head for the region of Emilia-Romagna. After all, the city of Bologna has an unofficial reputation as the country’s culinary capital. Bologna is also home to Europe’s oldest university, dating back to the 11th century. For food, the delightful university city of Parma is a close second to Bologna. Prosciutto di Parma ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese were born here. The small cities of Ravenna (for the mosaics) and Ferrara (for castles and palaces) are also must-visits.

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Get Schooled in Gelato on Your Next Trip to Italy (July/August 2010)
Have you ever visited a gelateria in Italy and been so enthralled that you fantasized about opening your own gelato shop back home? Well, your dreams can become reality with the training at one of Italy's "gelato universities." One of them even holds classes in the U.S.... . . . read more

Ravenna's Ravishing Mosaics (July/August 2009)
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 while affirming an artistic climate that thrives today. . . . read more

Bologna: City of Art (July/August 2009)
With its appetite for art, 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. . . . read more

Bicycling Through Renaissance Ferrara (July/August 2009)
A World Heritage Site in Emilia-Romagna, this medieval and Renaissance city has excellent food, art, and architecture. And music year-round. Plus you can see it on by bicycle. . . . read more

Artful Places to Stay in Bologna (July/August 2009)
When you've had your fill of seeing art and it's time to rest your head, these choices near Bologna's Piazza Maggiore have added art interest. . . . read more

A Year of Gastronomy: One Woman's Reawakening in Italy (March 2009)
What does a 50-something romance writer who recently went through a divorce do to jazz up her life? Why run off to Italy of course to take part in a unique gastronomy learning experience. . . . read more

Recommended Rental Agencies, Apartments and Villas in Italy (September 2008)
The best part of this special report - a listing of over 50 agencies, apartments and villas that we've tried and like - from apartments rentals in Rome to villas overlooking the Amalfi Coast. . . . read more

In Brief...Italian Travel News (March 2008)
A new Hilton to open in Bologna. How to get the best airfares to Italy. A new mafia guidebook for tourists. . . . read more

Ancient Surgery Opens in Rimini (February 2008)
Rimini's Domus del Chirurgo (House of the Surgeon) has finally opened after 17 years of excavation. Visitors can see the rooms where a surgeon living in Roman times (thought to be Greek due to inscriptions) lived, welcomed patients and operated. . . . read more

News, Tips, Deals and Events (December 2005)
Florence's Ferragamo Museum Celebrates the Art of Shoes Let me start with a disclosu . . . read more

Piazzas and Prosecco: New Year's Eve in Italy (December 2005)
Piazzas and Prosecco: New Year's Eve in Italy New York's Times Square isn't the only . . . read more

New Italy Hotels on the Horizon (October 2005)
There's new hotels on the horizon in Florence, Venice, Rome, Capri and Rimini. . . . read more

July/August 2005
This issue takes you on a culinary tour of Modena (featuring balsamic vinegar); introduces Emilia-Romagna's best restaurant; shares a dog's tale of Siena's Palio; gives helpful hints on how to get tickets for Palio events; reveals bargain places to stay in Florence; reviews new Italian cookbooks. (8 pages) . . . read more

A Food Lover's Tour of Modena Starts with Balsamico (July/August 2005)
This culinary exploration details the best way to eat your way through Modena. . . . read more

Osteria La Francescana: Avant-Garde Fare in Emilia-Romagna (July/August 2005)
Modena is home to the best restaurant in Emilia-Romagna. . . . read more

Only the Best for Academia Barilla (July/August 2004)
Demonstration and participation cooking courses at Parma's Barilla Center. . . . read more

New Addition to Parma's Tasteful Museums (May 2004)
If art museums just aren't doing it for you anymore, head over to Parma to explore the museum of Prosciutto, the museum of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and the museum of tomatoes! . . . read more

Reggio Emilia Requires Pet Pampering (April 2004)
Learn about the city where as a result of recent legislation, pets are now protected and pampered like no place else. . . . read more

Leading Hotel Properties Offering Dollar Guarantee: (April 2004)
Leading Hotel Properties Offering Dollar Guarantee . . . read more

Noteworthy Travels (March 2004)
See Italy through herbs, cooking, winetasting, and bargain shopping. . . . read more

The Power of Parm (September/October 2003)
Forget about the canned variety - search out the true Parmigiano. . . . read more

Bologna Begs You to Take Another Bite (July/August 2003)
Take a visit to the food capital of the old country and enjoy history, architecture, and great meals at La Braseria and Trattoria Monte Donato. . . . read more

A Dining Dictionary for Bologna (July/August 2003)
An explanation of Bolognese favorites - Tortellini in brodo, Tagliatelle con ragu, Lasagne, Bollito misto, and Mascarpone. . . . read more

In Brief: New Fellini Museum, Bulgari Hotel to Open in Milan (November 2003)
News for Federico Fellini-philes, antique market shoppers, George Clooney lovers (who isn't?!) and more! . . . read more

Noteworthy Travels(January/February 2003)
Noteworthy Travels While famed historian Stephen Ambrose passed away last year, hi . . . read more