Museum of pasta world capital

Bologna, Italy’s hidden gourmet capital, is more than just a city for pasta lovers. With its medieval silhouette of red brick and endless arcades, the city invites cozy walks with unique architecture in nearly every neighborhood. Here’s all you need to know to make the most of your visit to
“La dotta, la grassa, la rossa”
, which means
“the learned, the fat, the red.”



The learned
refers to Bologna being home to Europe’s first university,

the fat
to its rich food culture and the claim that Bologna was the first to serve tagliatelle al ragù – now often called Bolognese (and by the way, that’s also what locals are called),

the red
to the many red-colored buildings in the city.




























Classic sights & activities in Bologna

Bologna is full of attractions, but here are some of our favorites we think should be on your bucket list — and a few that you don’t necessarily need to include.

Piazza Maggiore & Fontana del Nettuno

The heart of the city, surrounded by Palazzo d’Accursio, Basilica di San Petronio and Palazzo del Podestà. Stroll around the square, sit at a café and people-watch. The Neptune Fountain is just next to Maggiore.

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Italy’s capital of culture: Parma












The cultural scope of the beautiful Italian Peninsula never ceases to amaze people all over the world. But the possibility of getting to know the traditions and peculiarities of many Italian gems has been drastically reduced since the pandemic hit. Among such treasures is Parma, a delicate city set in the very heart of Italy. Beyond being the capital of iconic food such as Parmigiano and Prosciutto, Parma is a city of incredible cultural heritage that gained the prestigious title of “Italian Capital of Culture for the year 2020” but had to put a year-long calendar of events on hold due to the pandemic. 

Eighteen months later, the city is ready to celebrate its cultural heritage with the world on Google Arts & Culture. The collaboration between the Municipality of Parma and Google brought online the work of 33 institutional partners in the Parma area, including over 17,000 images from the archives of the municipal museums, 30 places digitized with Street View and much more. It’s a  project of true cultural valorization that highlights the magic behind this city.


Travel to Italy from home and check out some of Parma’s wonders. Ex

FICO Eataly World: From Field to Fork 






Rejoice, fellow food-curious 
amici!


The much-anticipated FICO Eataly World opened on November 15, 2017 in Bologna, a northern city often called the capital of Italian gastronomy. More farm than theme park, FICO Eataly World is dedicated to sharing the biodiversity of Italian cuisine with the world through its fields, workshops, markets, restaurants, and classrooms, all open to the public and ready for you to explore.
From field to fork, FICO Eataly World invites visitors to learn about — and experience! — the behind-the-scenes creation of Italian food and drink. We want you to think about everything you eat, which affects the producers, environment, and beyond. At Eataly, each forkful of pasta has a story: farmers cultivated grains, millers ground flour, 
pastai
 (pasta makers) shaped dough, distributors delivered it to Eataly, and our chefs cooked the pasta to perfection and paired it with seasonal sauce before we drop it at your table. (Don't even get us started on the story of the sauce.).
Every chapter of the story follows longstanding regional traditions so that you can enjoy the best plate of pasta you can imagine. Now, no

The world capital of good food? It's Naples (according to the Americans)




Neapolitan Pizza - World Food Capital - Photo by Pexels


Naples Crowned World Food Capital by Time Out

Time Out, the renowned London travel magazine, recently published the ranking of the best food and wine cities in the world, and Naples took first place. This ranking celebrates Naples not only for the extraordinary quality of its cuisine, but also for the affordability that makes its delicious dishes available to all. The magazine underlined how pizza, a UNESCO intangible heritage, is the epitome of Neapolitan cuisine, with its portfolio daisies that can be enjoyed for just one euro in the heart of the historic center.


In recent years, Naples has seen a significant rediscovery by tourists from all over the world. Thanks to its rich history, vibrant culture and the warm welcome of its inhabitants, Naples has transformed itself into one of the most popular tourist destinations. Visitors are attracted not only by its historical monuments such as the Cathedral of Naples, the Maschio Angioino and the San Carlo Theatre, but also by the unique atmosphere that can be felt while wal