Bologna - the birthplace of bolognese

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Bologna is the capital city of the largest region in northern Italy and seventh most populated with about 400,000 residents.  Traces of humans go back to the 3rd BCE.  Bologna has been ruled by many, and suffered from wars and decline.  It remained a walled city until the 19th century, and to this day contains an immense wealth of important medieval, renaissance, and baroque artistic monuments. 

I'm not sure what I really expected from Bologna.  To be honest it wasn't really on my radar.  Still, I was suprised to find a very modern city.  It felt like parts of Manhattan to me.  If/when I come back to spend a full month in Italy, Bologna is on the list.  It's a very walkable place and has a great infrastructure.  Not to mention beautiful buildings and beautiful men, I mean people.  I can't say that the bolognese we had here was delicious. I think I make it better, however the rest of the food we had was yummy.

1. Where do I begin... well pastries, of course.

2. A traditional pasta cooking class is a must.

3. Take a historical walking tour.

4. Enjoy a wine experience in the Bologna hills.

5. Take a Bologna food tour.

6. Guided tour of the Mosaics in Ravenna.

7. Do a hop on/hop off bus tour.

8. Take a private tour of one of the many UNESCO Heritage sites.

9. Have another gelato.

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I'd like to send a shout to the little shops off the side streets in the city center.  Their goods are great and their prices even greater.