Travel Guide: Bologna / Culinary Culture

In and around the capital of Emilia Romagna

Bologna is the capital of Emilia-Romagna, a region known for its ancient architecture and rich heritage, as well as being the culinary heart of Italy. A Florentine acquaintance recently said, when she heard that we (on our hunt for a new house) were deciding between moving to either Tuscany or Emilia Romagna that we had to choose the latter, “even if only for the pasta” (she probably referred to tagliatelle and tortellini, which both originated here).

Visitors who come here often express amazement at the splendour of the old town not having realised the extend of Bologna’s proud history.