Bologna

This comprehensive close-up on Bologna, capital of Italian food, has suggested itineraries for trips of two or more days. Sights, accommodation, restaurants and bars noted in the text are cross-referenced to the maps. Nightlife, shopping and festivals are also featured in the listings section.

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This pocket handbook is a comprehensive close-up on Bologna, capital of Italian food. More and more visitors are attracted each year to sample the gastronomic delights and sights of this lively northern Italian city. It features area by area coverage of the city and surroundings plus excursions to Modena for Balsamic vinegar and Ferrari cars, Parma for ham, Piacenza for cheese and Ferrara for its graffito ceramics. Designed to help you make the most of any visit to the city, the guide has suggested itineraries for trips of a couple of days or longer. All sights, accommodation, restaurants and bars noted in the text are cross-referenced to the user-friendly maps. Nightlife, shopping and festivals (food festivals in particular) are also a feature of the listings section.