🇬🇧 If Bologna had a scent, it would be that of freshly sliced Mortadella. Known worldwide (and often simply called “Bologna”), our “Pink Queen” is much more than just a cold cut: it is a symbol of excellence, history, and conviviality. A Protected History Did you know that Mortadella is one of the oldest productsContinue reading “The Pink Queen of Bologna: Secrets and Curiosities about Mortadella”
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🇬🇧 The “Giant” of Bologna: When Art Defied the Pope with an Optical Illusion
If you walk through Piazza del Nettuno in Bologna, you cannot help but look up at him: the Giant. The Neptune Fountain, created between 1563 and 1566 by the Flemish artist Jean de Boulogne (known as Giambologna), is the symbol of papal power dominating the waters. But behind the solemnity of marble and bronze hidesContinue reading “🇬🇧 The “Giant” of Bologna: When Art Defied the Pope with an Optical Illusion”
Bologna’s Endless Roof
Under the Arches: Why Bologna has 62km of Porticoes The UNESCO Heritage at your doorstep Imagine walking for miles without ever needing an umbrella or fearing the scorching summer sun. In Bologna, this isn’t just a dream—it’s a daily reality. With over 62 kilometers of porticoes (40 km in the city center alone), this “architectureContinue reading “Bologna’s Endless Roof”
The Battle of Zappolino
A BIT OF MEDIEVAL HISTORY… FROM EMILThe Battle of Zappolino – THE PODCAST⚔️ “The Battle of Zappolino” is a podcast written and narrated by Francesco Marsigli: a moving tale retracing the events that led to the epic clash between Modena and Bologna in 1325.🔊 EPISODE 1 – THE ANCIENT RIVALSModena and Bologna, neighbors but rivals,Continue reading “The Battle of Zappolino”
NOTARIES’ PALACE – BOLOGNA
Have you ever wondered why one of Bologna’s most medieval buildings is located right next to the Basilica of San Petronio? It’s the Palazzo dei Notai, the historic headquarters of the powerful guild of Bolognese notaries, in the heart of Piazza Maggiore. It was 1381, when the Society of Notaries decided to build a palaceContinue reading “NOTARIES’ PALACE – BOLOGNA”
The Secret of the Feathers: The Legend of the “Blackbird Days”
Long ago, when the world moved to the rhythm of the seasons and animals spoke with the wind, January was not the month we know today. Back then, January was short, spiteful, and a bit envious. He took great pleasure in tormenting a beautiful blackbird who, at the time, had feathers as white as milk.Continue reading “The Secret of the Feathers: The Legend of the “Blackbird Days””
I BIGOLI
The Breath of the Press: Padua 1604, Between Science and Flavor The Birth of Bigoli: From Manual Craft to the Dawn of Modern Mass Production In the Padua of 1604, genius did not reside solely in abstract calculations; it flowed through the hands of carpenters and pasta makers. Imagine the scene: outside the windows ofContinue reading “I BIGOLI”
Sicily has a great cheese: MAIORCHINO (similar to Parmesan but made with sheep’s milk)
It has a large shape, a compact rind, and a bold flavor, but it’s made exclusively with sheep’s milk. Thus, one of the most long-lived Sicilian cheeses has ties to the Mediterranean but is rooted in the Peloritani Mountains. But it’s disappearing there. It has wide, tall cylindrical shapes, a compact texture, a long maturationContinue reading “Sicily has a great cheese: MAIORCHINO (similar to Parmesan but made with sheep’s milk)”
The Day the Magic Begins: December 8th
🌟 The Day the Magic Begins: December 8th December 8th is not just any day, especially in Italy and the Catholic world. It is the day where history, faith, the scent of pine trees, and regional customs all come together. It is a national holiday and the official kickoff for the Christmas season. 📜 TheContinue reading “The Day the Magic Begins: December 8th”
Italian Cuisine a World Heritage Site, UNESCO Gives Initial Approval
The UN agency has expressed a positive technical opinion: the final political decision will be made in New Delhi in December, a crucial step toward official inscription on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization has published its expert assessment, which recommends the inclusion of Italian cuisine among theContinue reading “Italian Cuisine a World Heritage Site, UNESCO Gives Initial Approval”