Pasta shop · Malpighi
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Visit Rina Poletti, founder of L’Accademia della Sfoglia for pasta making. She often takes her classes on the road!
Restaurant · Malpighi
Nestled in Bologna’s quiet streets, Osteria Bottega serves up impeccable Bolognese dishes and local wines in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
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Cafe · S. Petronio
This charming Bologna café serves superb single-origin coffees and flaky pastries in a vintage spot with warm, expert baristas.
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Plaza · S. Petronio
Piazza Maggiore is Bologna’s vibrant heart, where medieval charm meets lively cafes, street music, historic sites, and buzzing piazza culture.
Hotel · Irnerio
A chic art nouveau hotel by Bologna’s park, boasting frescoed suites, a rooftop terrace with park access, and a Michelin-starred dining experience.
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Knife manufacturer · S. Petronio
Step into the Antica Aguzzeria del Cavallo, Bologna's charming kitchen tool emporium since 1783, where every corner is a treasure trove for pasta lovers.
Ice cream shop · Ghisello
Cremeria Funivia crafts artisanal, ultra-creamy gelato with inventive flavors and top-notch ingredients just outside Bologna’s center.
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Wine store · S. Petronio
Enoteca Faccioli in Bologna serves up over 450 natural and regional wines alongside artisanal charcuterie in a classy, welcoming setting.
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Basilica · S. Petronio
San Petronio Basilica in Bologna wows with its vast Gothic space, unfinished facade, stunning art, and the world’s longest indoor sundial.
Restaurant · S. Petronio
Cozy trattoria with wood-paneled charm, walls of opera star photos, serving classic Bolognese dishes and fine Italian wines.
Restaurant · Bolognana
Le Golosità di Nonna Aurora serves hearty, authentic Bolognese classics like tagliatelle al ragù in a cozy, no-frills neighborhood spot.