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Author: Silvia Donati

I'm a freelance journalist and travel writer based in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna (Italy). I’m also studying to become a professional hiking and environmental guide and will soon be offering guided walking and hiking tours of Bologna and Emilia-Romagna.
Piadina romagnola
September 17, 2015September 4, 2018 Silvia Donati

Piadina from Romagna: Not Just “Street Food”

September 1, 2015September 4, 2018 Silvia Donati

‘Bologna Local’ for Ryanair Thanks to Bologna Uncovered

Adriatic Coast Emilia-Romagna
August 19, 2015March 12, 2018 Silvia Donati

Where to Go to the Beach in Emilia-Romagna: the Riviera Romagnola

Atti store in Bologna
August 10, 2015October 5, 2018 Silvia Donati

Foodie Must-See: Inside the Historic Atti Bakery

Bologna's Moline Canal
July 29, 2015September 4, 2018 Silvia Donati

Three Things You Never Knew About Bologna

Bologna La Turrita
July 15, 2015September 4, 2018 Silvia Donati

“La Turrita”: Explore Bologna through its Ancient Towers

June 29, 2015March 12, 2018 Silvia Donati

In the Duchy of Parma & Piacenza (Part Two)

June 23, 2015September 6, 2018 Silvia Donati

In the Duchy of Parma & Piacenza (Part One)

Parmigiano Reggiano
June 2, 2015November 16, 2016 Silvia Donati

Yum! Parma’s Food Valley: A Foodie’s Paradise

Grazzano Visconti gardens
April 20, 2015April 21, 2017 Silvia Donati

Spring Travel Tip: Visit These Three Beautiful Gardens in Emilia-Romagna

Emilia Romagna food
April 13, 2015September 6, 2018 Silvia Donati

Ten Culinary Treats from Emilia-Romagna You Must Try

Food Bologna
March 28, 2015September 4, 2018 Silvia Donati

Convivial Bologna: A tour of the City’s Classic Osterie

Bologna Reflections
March 22, 2015March 10, 2018 Silvia Donati

Seduced by Bologna: Interview with Writer Mary Tolaro Noyes

egg pasta
March 9, 2015September 4, 2018 Silvia Donati

Pasta Fresca Emiliana: A Primer

June 2, 2014August 15, 2016 Silvia Donati

Baroque in Bologna: The Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita

Giuseppe Verdi statue
May 24, 2014March 10, 2018 Silvia Donati

A Journey through Verdi’s Homeland

August 18, 2013March 13, 2018 Silvia Donati

Bologna’s Sweetest Museum: The Gelato Museum

August 4, 2013March 12, 2018 Silvia Donati

San Leo: Religion and Wizardry in the Heart of Romagna

May 21, 2013August 15, 2016 Silvia Donati

The Prendiparte Tower: Sleeping with History

May 17, 2013August 15, 2016 Silvia Donati

Meet Bologna’s Mortadella Man

May 17, 2013February 28, 2017 Silvia Donati

Mortadella: Pink Delight

May 15, 2013March 12, 2018 Silvia Donati

Day Trips from Bologna: Modena

May 3, 2013October 5, 2018 Silvia Donati

Il Mulino del Dottore: Making Organic Bread at a 17th-Century Mill

April 23, 2013March 1, 2018 Silvia Donati

Bologna for Food Lovers

September 5, 2012January 18, 2019 Silvia Donati

Top 10 Things To Do On Your First-Time Visit To Bologna

September 1, 2012March 12, 2018 Silvia Donati

History, Spirituality and Romance: Monteveglio

August 27, 2012March 12, 2018 Silvia Donati

Dozza: Medieval Buildings, Painted Walls and Great Local Wine

August 23, 2012March 7, 2018 Silvia Donati

The Wines of Emilia-Romagna

August 6, 2012March 13, 2018 Silvia Donati

Discover Bologna’s Gelato University

Piazza Maggiore Bologna
August 1, 2012October 10, 2018 Silvia Donati

Piazza Maggiore: the Heart of Town

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Ciao! I'm Silvia, a freelance journalist and native Bolognese. After many years living in the U.S., I returned home with a newfound appreciation of the place I'm from. Follow along as I explore, with fresh eyes, my hometown and surrounding region of Emilia-Romagna.

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One of the great views you get as you walk up the Portico di San Luca. If you wish to learn about the history of this landmark monument of Bologna, click the link in my bio (where I also tell you about my guided walking tour there).
The monument symbol of Ferrara, the Estense Castle was erected in 1385 as a fortress against the citizens who had revolted to protest the high taxes. It later became the residence of the Este, who, in the Renaissance, hosted one of the most magnificent courts in Europe. This is the view over the moat (still filled with water!) and one of the four massive towers, architectural features that testify to its original defensive function. More on pretty Ferrara at the link in bio.
Sharing more photos of Ferrara, the subject of my latest blog post. Here’s medieval Via delle Volte, possibly the city’s most picturesque street, once Ferrara’s commercial hub located near the port on the Po river.
Happy Monday from sunny Bologna and the hills I love so much exploring on foot.
Did you know that Ferrara was in the Renaissance one of the major cultural centers in Europe? Its rulers, the powerful Este, were patrons of the arts and welcomed to their court some of the leading artists and intellectuals of the time, including Piero della Francesca, Titian, Leon Battista Alberti, Ariosto, Michelangelo, just to name the most famous. The intense cultural activity of Renaissance Ferrara is reflected in the palaces, churches and works of art that still grace this city 45 minutes north-east of Bologna, a day trip I’d recommend. Read all about it in my first blog post of 2019 (link in bio).
What a gorgeous day in Bologna to be walking up and down the hills of San Luca! Here I am in front of the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca, which stands on a hill 280 meters above the city center - the sanctuary and the city are connected via a monumental arcade, the famous Portico di San Luca, the longest portico in the world.

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