This post is by Marica Gatti Bologna is a wonderful city to explore. Nicknamed “La Rossa, La Grassa, La Dotta” for its striking red-brick architecture, delicious rich food, and the presence of the oldest university in the world, Bologna is filled with stories and secrets. Then there are the Seven Secrets of Bologna, hidden features
The hill town of Tivoli is a maze of medieval streets, alleys and stairways, with bars and restaurants and historic churches. It has a long history stretching back to Roman times and it is surrounded by hot springs. So why do so many visitors limit themselves to a single day trip from Rome? And what
Possible day trips from Rimini include beach resorts, hill towns and art cities. Trains run up and down the coast, and buses travel inland. The places listed here can all be reached by public transport. San Marino San Marino is an independent city state, with its own government, stamps and coins. It is also a
According to my guidebook, Brescia is “disappointing”. But I wanted a day out from Verona, and Brescia was easy to get to. So, not knowing quite what to expect, I went anyway, and I was not at all disappointed. I found Roman remains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and all the piazzas, churches and museums