Bologna Uncovered

walking & hiking tours in and around Bologna

Menu Skip to content
  • Home
  • DISCOVER BOLOGNA
    • Museums & Monuments
    • What not to miss
    • Near Bologna
    • Walks
  • EXPLORE EMILIA-ROMAGNA
    • Day Trips
    • Art Cities
    • Historic Villages
  • FOOD & WINE
  • TOURS & CONSULTING
  • About
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram

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.
Sasso Marconi
February 6, 2016January 23, 2019 Silvia Donati

Hiking near Bologna: Prati di Mugnano and Monte Mario

January 22, 2016August 18, 2016 Silvia Donati

Stamperia Marchi: Keeping Alive the Tradition of Textile Hand Printing from Romagna

Mauro Sarti spinning tops
January 3, 2016November 16, 2016 Silvia Donati

Meet Mauro Sarti, the Spinning Top Craftsman from Bologna

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, 2012February 25, 2019 Silvia Donati

Dozza: Medieval Buildings, Painted Walls and Great Local Wine

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Search Bologna Uncovered

Meet me

Silvia Donati Bologna
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.

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Recent Posts

  • Bologna’s Porticoes To Be Nominated For Inclusion On Unesco’s World Heritage List
  • Where to Stay in Bologna: My Top Picks
  • The Reggio Emilia Countryside: Haunted Castles and Gluttonous Pleasures in the Lands of Matilde di Canossa
  • Walking in Bologna: The Portico and the Sanctuary of San Luca
  • Day Trip from Bologna: Visit Ferrara

Categories

  • Accommodation (2)
  • DISCOVER BOLOGNA (31)
    • Museums & Monuments (11)
    • Near Bologna (4)
    • Walks (3)
    • What not to miss (4)
  • Events (3)
  • EXPLORE EMILIA-ROMAGNA (20)
    • Art Cities (2)
    • Day Trips (6)
    • Historic Villages (6)
  • FOOD & WINE (18)
    • Foodie Experiences (2)
  • Meet the locals (1)

Popular posts

  • Top 10 Things To Do On Your First-Time Visit To Bologna
    Top 10 Things To Do On Your First-Time Visit To Bologna
  • Climbing Bologna’s Asinelli Tower
    Climbing Bologna’s Asinelli Tower
  • What to See In (and Around) Bologna in One/Two/Three Days
    What to See In (and Around) Bologna in One/Two/Three Days
  • The Wines of Emilia-Romagna
    The Wines of Emilia-Romagna
  • 8 Things to Know about Bologna’s Basilica of San Petronio
    8 Things to Know about Bologna’s Basilica of San Petronio
  • Top Three Walks in the Bologna Hills
    Top Three Walks in the Bologna Hills
  • Where to Get the Best Panoramic Views of Bologna
    Where to Get the Best Panoramic Views of Bologna
  • Piazza Maggiore, Bologna: the Heart of Town
    Piazza Maggiore, Bologna: the Heart of Town
  • The Story Behind Bologna's Fountain of Neptune
    The Story Behind Bologna's Fountain of Neptune
  • Where to Go to the Beach in Emilia-Romagna: the Riviera Romagnola
    Where to Go to the Beach in Emilia-Romagna: the Riviera Romagnola

Find me on Facebook

Find me on Facebook

Instagram

18-second video tutorial on how to fold tortellini, Bologna’s signature pasta. Easy or difficult, what do you say?
One of my favorite views of Bologna’s historic center, where you can see its characteristic red roofs and medieval towers, is from the piazzale di San Michele in Bosco, which you can reach on foot from Piazza Maggiore, the city’s main square. Behind this vantage point are the beautiful Bologna hills, where I lead my walking tours. 👣🌼
Save this address guys ‘cause this pizza is worth the trip out of town! Forno Mollica is the bakery of the one Michelin-starred restaurant Marconi in Sasso Marconi. It’s all about artisan breads and pastries made with carefully selected, organic ingredients... And then there are the gourmet pizzas 😋 such as the one pictured here: the dough is cooked in the oven then topped with creamy burrata, a drizzle of olive oil, and prosciutto crudo Sant’Ilario (Parma area). Yum!
Have you ever stepped inside Palazzo d’Accursio? ‘Cause this is the view of Piazza Maggiore from its second floor and I’d say it’s pretty good.
Say hello to Bonaccorsi Arch, the first arch to be built for the monumental Portico di San Luca, whose construction began in 1674 and took 100 years to complete. I took this photo from the top of Porta Saragozza, part of Bologna’s 13th century walls, where the museum dedicated to the history of the Sanctuary of San Luca is now housed.
Tortellini cheerfulness.

Recent Tweets

My Tweets

Archives

Bologna Uncovered Copyright © 2019. All rights reserved.

Blog at WordPress.com.
Cancel