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Pauls, Dana Facaros & Michael (2000). Italy: Bologna & Emilia Romagna. London: Cadogan. p. 52. ISBN 978-1-86011-977-4. Butcher's secret to success is don't mess with a good recipe". 12 October 2015. Archived from the original on 13 February 2020 . Retrieved 13 February 2020.
Bologna does not have any particular safety issues and it's a pretty relaxed city, though covered shoulders are respectful in the churches.
The month of December is ideal if you love the Christmas atmosphere and the markets, a giant Christmas tree is “planted” in the main square. If you want to learn more about it you can read: Christmas and New Year in Bologna.
The wine is also excellent. Try Pignoletto, a sparkling white like a fruitier Prosecco, or a red Sangiovese. We also enjoyed the sparkling red Lambrusco from nearby Modena. Last to mention: if you come by car be careful NOT PARKING or DRIVING in the city center. Better to ask the host or hotel receptionist, many tourists don’t see the signals and get an expensive fine. Thanks for writing about Bologna! Provincial and regional government [ edit ] Fiera District, seat of the regional government of Emilia-Romagna
Carlo Felice Cillario (1915–2007), Italian conductor of international renown, founder of the Bologna Chamber Orchestra in 1946
a b Hearder, Harry (1994). Italy in the age of the Risorgimento: 1790 – 1870 (7. impr.ed.). London: Longman. p.121. ISBN 978-0-582-49146-5.Don’t worry, there is a way to bring home the wonderful flavor of Bolognese cuisine: learn the secrets of the Sfogline (the old ladies that make handmade pasta)! The capital of the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, Bologna is one of the world's top food cities and serves as a great jumping-off point to explore the culinary delights of the surrounding area. It's also home to the oldest university in the world, the University of Bologna, which was founded in 1088.
