Your new city
La Dotta, la Grassa, la Rossa
The learned, the fat, the red. A practical and cultural guide to settling in and living well in Bologna, written to be used, not just read.
I primi 30 giorni
14 steps to settle in, from codice fiscale to your bike.
I quartieri
9 areas, honestly described, with rent, vibe, and photo value.
I luoghi
35 places worth knowing, on an interactive map.
La cucina
12 dishes and wines, and the one rule about spaghetti.
Le gite
15 towns by train across Emilia-Romagna and beyond.
Vivere da bolognese
Character, coffee etiquette, dialect, Lucio Dalla, and football.