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Bologna, Italy

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Culture & History

Bologna: Forty Kilometers of Porticoes, Two Leaning Towers, and the Ragù That Made Me a Believer

A food writer's guide to Bologna's porticoes, medieval towers, and the culinary traditions that make this university city the most honest food destination in Italy.

21 min read
Culture & History

Bologna Under the Porticoes: Where 40 Kilometers of Medieval Arches Meet the World's Most Defended Ragù

Bologna rewards curiosity. Turn down an unmarked alley and you might find a 12th-century church. Follow the porticoes and they'll lead you somewhere unexpected.

23 min read
Budget Guides

Bologna on €35 a Day: The Broke Student's Guide to Italy's Last Honest Food City

A student-tested guide to experiencing Bologna's world-class food culture on under €35 a day, with specific addresses, prices, and where to skip the tourist traps.

18 min read
Culture & History

Bologna's Porticoes, Towers, and the Ragù They'll Fight You Over

A comprehensive cultural guide to Bologna, from medieval towers and 40km of porticoes to the ragù that sparked a lawsuit. With specific addresses, prices, and what to skip.

19 min read
Food & Drink

Bologna's Ragù Revolution: Where 900 Years of Students, Butchers, and Obsessive Nonnas Built Italy's Last Real Food City

A relentless food guide to Bologna, Italy's gastronomic capital. From tagliatelle al ragù measured to the millimeter at the Chamber of Commerce to 1465-era wine bars where you bring your own mortadella. With specific addresses, prices, hours, and what to skip.

19 min read