Lately I’ve been reminiscing about my travels through Bologna in Emilia Romagna. I miss this part of Italy so much and have never felt more local than in this beautiful city. I could see myself returning very soon and even living here one day, couldn’t you? If you’re planning a trip to Italy I would highly […]
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The Medieval Town of Ferrara
Have you ever visited a town that takes you back thousands of years? The UNESCO World Heritage town of Ferrara is one of the best-preserved places in medieval Italy. About 50km north of our apartment in Bologna, we had fallen into enchanting quarters with ancient arches, city walls, and old cobblestone roads that wind and rarely […]
The Oldest Wine Bar in the World
The depth of history in the small medieval town of Ferrara is impressive. You can walk one of the oldest streets in Europe and then step into the oldest wine bar in the world. Enoteca Al Brindisi has been uncorking wine circa 1435. Their old wooden booths are surrounded by floor to ceiling shelves of dusty old wine […]