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In the 12th and 13th centuries Bologna reached 180 towers, built mainly by noble families as symbols of power and defense. Today fewer than twenty remain, with the spotlight on the Asinelli Tower, which measures 97 meters and was completed in 1119. Next to it is the Garisenda Tower, famous for its tilt. Together, theseContinue reading “BOLOGNA”

A territory of extraordinary landscape, historical and cultural richness, known throughout the world also and above all for the quality of its food and wine offerings. Located on the hills south and west of Bologna, with different altitudes, extremely varied terrains and microclimates, it is a land suited to the production of quality wines, fromContinue reading “Pignoletto: The Gem of Emilia Romagna Wines”

5 anecdotes about “COTOLETTA ALLA PETRONIANA” did you know that? 1. The “secret” broth Unlike the Milanese cutlet, the Bolognese cutlet requires the use of broth. A curious anecdote tells that Once upon a time, Bolognese chefs used to soak the cutlet in broth to soften it, a trick that transformed a simple dish intoContinue reading “LA COTOLETTA PETRONIANA”

Bolognese and tourists, cinephiles and passing spectators, all enchanted by the most beautiful cinema in the world. Two hundred and ten thousand thousand – never so many, 10% more than last year – crowded the screenings on the Crescentone. For those who don’t know, this is the dialectal/friendly term used in Bologna to call theContinue reading “OVER 200THOUSAND VIEWERS FOR THE CINEMA IN PIAZZA MAGGIORE”

An international research team led by the University of Padua is investigating for the first time with a scientific method the origins of stuffed pasta, one of the most iconic dishes on the Italian table. Using a scientific method to reconstruct the origins and evolution of the great variety of stuffed pasta present in ourContinue reading “The “family tree” of Italian stuffed pasta:”

The Alma Mater gains 30 positions in one year and reaches 48th place in the QS World University Rankings – Europe, and second place at national level. Among the University’s strengths are academic reputation, sustainability, international outlook and quality of research The University of Bologna is among the top 50 universities in Europe, according toContinue reading “QS Ranking: the University of Bologna in the European top 50”

Asiago Dop. The famous Venetian cheese rediscovers tradition and can now be produced, in the Fresh and Seasoned versions, also with rennet from the thistle flower, and not just cow’s milk. This recent innovation in production regulations was born from an incredible discovery made by researchers from the University of Padua on the Asiago Plateau.Continue reading “Asiago produced with vegetable rennet: a dive into history”

03.23.2023: the government has nominated “Italian cuisine between sustainability and biocultural diversity” as a UNESCO intangible heritage site.A historic challenge for our country’s cuisine: to be recognized as a World Heritage Site.For this reason, great chefs, great entrepreneurs and friends of Italy have been enlisted.While the Scientific Committee meticulously draws up the Dossier for theContinue reading “Italian cuisine is a world heritage site”

History of the legendary almost entirely Italian spoon dessert. In Emilia-Romagna they are certain of it: the sponge cake (or ladyfingers) with alchermes and creams is right here. But there is no shortage of Tuscan, Neapolitan and even Marche theses Curious, for a dish that is neither a soup, nor even Anglo-Saxon, to go downContinue reading “Zuppa Inglese is not English”

ITALY: LAND OF HISTORY, ART & CULTURE, FOOD & WINE The hidden treasures and excellences of the most beautiful country in the world Natural beauties and  art masterpieces “IL TORRAZZO E IL MUSEO VERTICALE” Right next to the Cathedral, on the Piazza del Comune, the Torrazzo, the famous 112 meter high bell tower, stands majestically.Continue reading “CREMONA”