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Bologna’s well-preserved historic center is a perfect showcase for its stunning palaces, towers, gates, monuments, and churches. But tucked behind its picturesque porticoes and along the narrow streets and alleys that fan out from Piazza Maggiore, many ancient shops of Bologna also tell tales about the people and culture of the city. Even the signs...

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“La dolce vita” translates into “the sweet life” in Italian, and if you are thinking of retiring soon, you might want to set your sights on the nation that is known for pasta, wine, culture, scenery and so much more. But with all Italy has to offer, perhaps it is out of your price range, especially if you are going to be on a fixed budget once you...

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Bologna is known for many things — food, porticoes, medieval towers — but the world’s first and only Gelato University, currently celebrating its 20-year anniversary, might be its coolest claim to fame. In more ways than one.   Every year, thousands of students from across the world enroll at the university’s campus, studying in state-of-the-art la...

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It’s astounding how many everyday English words have their roots in Italian: think confetti, stilettos, casino, volcano, influenza, and quarantine, just to name a handful. However, there are also many words making their way into everyday language that find their origins in specific Italian cities. Items were often titled after their places of origi...

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Bologna is about to be “discovered.” Over 175 travel experts recently named it the most underrated city in the world which is poised to become the new “hot spot” for travelers. Bologna is the capital of the region of Emilia Romagna and is located north of Florence between the Reno and Savena rivers. It is the seventh most populous city in Italy, wi...

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Who doesn’t know that Italy is one of the global food meccas? There are people who visit the country just so they can enjoy its astounding variety; from the butter-based cuisine of the north to the renowned “red” tomato-based of the south, there is a glorious experience awaiting the tourist at every mealtime.  Nominated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultu...

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Emilia Romagna, region of art and history, culture and tradition, good food and kindness. Visiting it all would take a long time, and believe us, it would be worth it. However, if you want to visit the main cities of Emilia-Romagna you can do so in a week. What will you need? A means of transportation, a navigator or a map and a great desire to wal...

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A quick 30-minute train ride from Florence and you can be in Bologna! Exit Tuscany, enter Emilia Romagna. Bologna was a city I had never visited before on my many trips to Italy, although my great great grandmother, Cesira Bettuchi was born there. The region of Emilia Romagna is the area of Italy known mostly for its reputation of being the best pl...

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Once again, the Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research (Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) and the Film and Media Studies program (Dodge College of Film and Media Arts) joined efforts in the realization of a truly unique study abroad course in Bologna, Italy.  Under the guidance of Dr. Emily Carman and Dr. Fe...

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An unparalleled architectural harmony winds through the streets of Bologna, weaving a unique plot in Italian urban history: the arcades. These wonderful structures, which characterize the city landscape, are much more than just covers. They are living testimonies of a city that has been able to transform its need into beauty, transporting residents...

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