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View of historic center of Ferrara.

January 5, 2019January 18, 2019 Silvia Donati

Day Trip from Bologna: Visit Ferrara

Bolognese Apennines

August 12, 2018October 9, 2018 Silvia Donati

My Favorite Mountain Villages of the Bologna Apennines

Rocchetta Mattei

April 28, 2017October 5, 2018 Silvia Donati

Rocchetta Mattei: The Most Unusual Building in Emilia-Romagna

Brisighella

April 7, 2017March 12, 2018 Silvia Donati

Brisighella: Medieval Charm in the Heart of Romagna

Via degli Dei

April 1, 2017January 18, 2019 Silvia Donati

Via degli Dei: From Bologna to Florence on Foot

snowshoeing in Emilia-Romagna

March 10, 2017October 5, 2018 Silvia Donati

Snowshoeing Adventures in Emilia-Romagna

romantic places near Bologna

February 11, 2017February 14, 2018 Silvia Donati

Top Romantic Places in Bologna & Emilia-Romagna

Carnival of Cento

January 29, 2017January 26, 2018 Silvia Donati

Carnival in Emilia-Romagna: Where to Go (Updated for 2018)

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

January 22, 2016August 18, 2016 Silvia Donati

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

Adriatic Coast Emilia-Romagna

August 19, 2015March 12, 2018 Silvia Donati

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

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)

Grazzano Visconti gardens

April 20, 2015April 21, 2017 Silvia Donati

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

Giuseppe Verdi statue

May 24, 2014March 10, 2018 Silvia Donati

A Journey through Verdi’s Homeland

August 4, 2013March 12, 2018 Silvia Donati

San Leo: Religion and Wizardry in the Heart of Romagna

May 15, 2013March 12, 2018 Silvia Donati

Day Trips from Bologna: Modena

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

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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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