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View of the Portico di San Luca and the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca.
January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 Silvia Donati

Walking in Bologna: The Portico and the Sanctuary of San Luca

Due Torri Bologna
July 21, 2018October 5, 2018 Silvia Donati

Climbing Bologna’s Asinelli Tower

top walks in Bologna
May 22, 2018January 18, 2019 Silvia Donati

Top Three Walks in the Bologna Hills

Asinelli Tower
April 14, 2018January 18, 2019 Silvia Donati

What to See In (and Around) Bologna in One/Two/Three Days

September 11, 2017January 18, 2019 Silvia Donati

Where to Get the Best Panoramic Views of Bologna

museum of the history of Bologna
August 5, 2017October 5, 2018 Silvia Donati

Visiting the Museum of the History of Bologna

women artists Bologna
March 4, 2017October 5, 2018 Silvia Donati

Three Notable Women Artists from Bologna

romantic places near Bologna
February 11, 2017February 14, 2018 Silvia Donati

Top Romantic Places in Bologna & Emilia-Romagna

Palazzo D'Accursio Bologna
February 5, 2017September 4, 2018 Silvia Donati

Politics and Power: Visiting Bologna’s Palazzo D’Accursio

Neptune Statue Bologna
January 7, 2017January 8, 2019 Silvia Donati

The Story Behind Bologna’s Fountain of Neptune

New Year's Eve in Bologna
December 29, 2016December 29, 2016 Silvia Donati

What To Do on New Year’s Eve In and Around Bologna

Christmas market in Bologna
December 18, 2016December 13, 2018 Silvia Donati

Bologna’s Christmas Market: Fiera di Santa Lucia

Basilica San Petronio Bologna
August 18, 2016March 10, 2018 Silvia Donati

8 Things to Know about Bologna’s Basilica of San Petronio

Sasso Marconi
February 6, 2016September 6, 2018 Silvia Donati

Hiking near Bologna: Prati di Mugnano and Monte Mario

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

Meet Mauro Sarti, the Spinning Top Craftsman from Bologna

September 1, 2015September 4, 2018 Silvia Donati

‘Bologna Local’ for Ryanair Thanks to Bologna Uncovered

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

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

Seduced by Bologna: Interview with Writer Mary Tolaro Noyes

June 2, 2014August 15, 2016 Silvia Donati

Baroque in Bologna: The Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita

August 18, 2013March 13, 2018 Silvia Donati

Bologna’s Sweetest Museum: The Gelato Museum

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 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

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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