Trattoria del meloncello
7 december 2022, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Heading to Bologna, for the first step in our tour we stopped at this traditional restaurant near the Arco del Meloncello. Here we rested a bit after the 2.5h drive and tasted some of the localMeer informatie
Arco del meloncello
7 december 2022, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
After lunch, we took a moment to look at the historic Arco del Meloncello which is also the starting point of a long path walk that goes up to the Santuario di San Luca.
Santuario di San Luca
7 december 2022, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
We walked up along the devotional path to reach the Santuario di San Luca. From there you can see a beautiful view of the city and the holy complex itself it's amazing, with a special sacredMeer informatie
Agriturismo Podere Casino
7 december 2022, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
After the visit to the sanctuary, we drove into the fields around Bologna to reach this nice agriturismo were we are going to spend the next three days. Time for a little rest before dinner!
Alma mater area
8 december 2022, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
We started our tour of Bologna looking for one of the city's secret that is a hidden motto on one of the university bench. We used this occasion to walk around the university area
La piccola venezia
8 december 2022, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
Our second stop in Bologna was at la Piccola Venezia, another of the city's secrets. The small river passing through the city and the small window are an unexpected view in the city center.
The canabis secret
8 december 2022, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Another of the city's secret of Bologna is a sentence on the use of wine and cannabis written on the ceil of a gallery near the main square.
Basilica di S.Petronio
8 december 2022, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
This beautiful old Basilica face the main square and has very interesting interior decorations.
Piazza Maggiore
8 december 2022, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
We reached the big square in the city center. Here we walked around to take a look at the various amazing monuments surrounding the square. A nice atmosphere with lot of people enjoying the niceMeer informatie
The Neptune fountain
8 december 2022, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Next to the central Piazza Maggiore you can see the Neptune fountain, a monumental fountain that represent one of the major symbols of Bologna.
Osteria del Sole
8 december 2022, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
We decided to have a typical lunch at the Osteria del Sole. So we first took some nice local cured meat at the Simoni's shop and some tigelle and then we had some rest at the Osteria del Sole whereMeer informatie
The secret of the 3 arrows
8 december 2022, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
The legend says that 3 assassins were waiting for a rich man under this porch when a lady appeared naked at the window. Distracted by the view the 3 men thrown the arrows in the wooden ceil where theyMeer informatie
Basilica S.Stefano
8 december 2022, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
After the arrows secret, we visited this church where you can look at a precise reconstruction of Jesus mausoleum in Jerusalem. The garden outside is also nice to visit.
The 2 towers
8 december 2022, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
We also stopped quickly to admire the 2 towers of Bologna. One is the famous inclined Asinelli tower and the other it's the Garisenda tower. Unfortunately, we didn't book so we were unable to climb toMeer informatie
Mercatini di Natale in Bologna
8 december 2022, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
Before leaving Bologna, we had a stop at the nice Christmas markets organized in the city center where we bought some sweets and vin brulé to fight the cold and get some energy to continue the day
Trattoria Vito
8 december 2022, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
We stopped at this typical Osteria for our dinner in Bologna before heading back to the hotel. A really friendly place with the typical atmosphere of a true osteria. Generous local dishes full ofMeer informatie
Tomba di Dante
9 december 2022, Italië ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
First stop in Ravenna was the tomb of Dante Alighieri. Here the body of the poet was hidden by the monks to avoid it got stolen during war and then a proper commemorative monument was built.
Museo arcivescovile
9 december 2022, Italië ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
This little museum near the battistero neoniano contains nice examples of ancient stone inscriptions and an amazing chapel were the arci-bishops used to pray. Another cool piece is the Easter stoneMeer informatie
Cattedrale della resurrezione
9 december 2022, Italië ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
This cathedral is near the battistero neoniano with nice examples of sacred art and stone carvings
Battistero neoniano
9 december 2022, Italië ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
Battistero neoniano is one of the amazing mosaic arts of Ravenna. The inside is dominated by the central water tank for baptism and all around and on the ceil you can see the stunning mosaic art. TheMeer informatie
Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
9 december 2022, Italië ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
This is another amazing church of Ravenna. The interior has stunning decorations and ceiling depicting various moments of Jesus life and the saints
Cattedrale S.Vitale
9 december 2022, Italië ⋅ 🌧 6 °C
The S.Vitale chatedral is another amazing example of mosaic art with vivid colours and golden drawings. The sacred atmosphere is enhanced by the peculiar architecture and the images around you.
Mausoleo di Galla Placidia
9 december 2022, Italië ⋅ 🌧 6 °C
The Mausoleo is an amazing example of mosaic cited in all art textbooks. The interior is a stunning example of fine mosaic, with the night sky and starts represented on the ceiling. The area inside isMeer informatie
Trattoria ai Canaletti
9 december 2022, Italië ⋅ 🌧 5 °C
On the way back to the hotel we stopped for dinner at this restaurant that is popular in the area for bollito and local cousine. We enjoyed a generous taste of local products. Especially the bollitoMeer informatie
Prato della Valle
10 december 2022, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
On our way back home, we visited Padua and take a long walk in the city center to visit the famous Prato della Valle Square and the Xmas markets around the town