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 Contemporary Music Festival |
Via Antonio Gandusio 10 Bologna, Bologna 40127 Italy +39 51 24 0310 / +39 51 275 0114 http://www.aaa-angelica.com/ |
Angelica is an international contemporary music festival lasting for a week in mid-May. Past editions have taken place at the Teatro Comunale, the Teatro Duse and Link. Performers have included some of the best names on the international scene such as Jim O'Rourke, Eyvind Kang, Argo Ensemble di Bologna, ICP from Amsterdam, and the Frankfurt Modern Ensemble. See website for up-to-date yearly details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Contemporary art exhibition |
Viale della Fiera 20 Bologna 40127 Italy +39 51 28 2111 http://www.artefiera.bolognafi... |
This major Italian art exhibition takes place in January. It is open to the public, art critics, collectors, artists, museum directors, and everyone who works in the modern art world. Artefiera also promotes international discussion on the promotion and development of the sector. Critics, museum directors, artists, poets, designers, architects, and musicians speak about art at the Arte Fieri. It is an unmissable event for anyone who loves art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Book Your Art |
Piazza del Nettuno 3 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna Italy +39 51 24 6541 http://www.artelibro.it/ |
Are you an art enthusiast and a book lover? Then, this festival is just the place for you. It is organized by Artelibro, a salon in the city, where book and art lovers rub shoulders with big names from these fields. The exhibition covers all kinds of art books - graphics and multimedia, photography, fashion books, gift books and kids' art books too. So, go book-hunting; but, do check for timings before visiting the venue. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All for Asparagus! |
Bologna, Emilia - Romagna Italy +39 51 87 1323 / +39 51 87 1116 |
Did you know that a small town outside of Bologna, called Altedo, grew the best asparagus in the world? And what's interesting, is that there is a ten-day fair dedicated to the vegetable organized every year. The fair includes concerts, poetry readings, sports competitions, gourmet tasting, art exhibitions and what not! Have some fun...in the name of 'asparagus'. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Yummy food |
Various venues Bologna, Emiglia - Romagna Italy +39 51 648 6156 |
Bologna City of Food is a three-day long annual festival that was first held in the year 2003. It was this city that gave the food world delicacies like Lasagna, Mortadella, Bollito Misto, Tortellini and much more. If you want to taste these the traditional way, you would find them in the streets and squares of the city during the festival. You can also visit and fill your stomachs at the Bolognese restaurants that are a part of the event such as, Piazzetta di Via Dei Musei and Via Clavature, to name a few. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Music, cinema, open air theatre on the city's streets |
Via Oberdan 24 Bologna 40024 Italy +39 51 20 4666 http://www.bolognasogna.it/ind... |
This is a summer event (from July-Sept) among the thousands of locations in the city, the 'Bologna Sogna-Open Festival' takes place inside palaces, courtyards, piazzas, parks and historical sites, with theatrical shows, concerts, performances, guided tours of museums and exhibitions. A long list of artists have taken part in previous festivals such as Dario Fo, Steve Lacy, Carmelo Bene and many others. The billing offers a long series of events for all ages. This is for those who want to rediscover the charm of the city on those warm summer nights. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The city seen from on high |
Piazza Maggiore 6 I.A.T Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40124 Italy |
Discover Bologna from on high. The trip lasts for 60/80 depending on meteorological conditions. Cost is EUR180 per person and it is necessary to book at least 10 days in advance in summer and at least 7 days in advance during wintertime Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ceramics trade fair |
Viale della Fiera 20 Bologna 40127 Italy +39 51 28 2111 http://www.cersaie.com/index.html |
Cersaie is the international trade fair ceramics in building and interior decor. This is the eighteenth anniversary of Cersaie. It is universally regarded as the world's most important trade fair for the bathroom and building ceramics industry. The secret of the exhibition's success is that it has evolved over the years to become a regular meeting place for all the international businesses which are involved in this fast-moving industry. Cersaie is the main trade fair in which the market leaders exhibit their latest most innovative products and their collections for the coming season. The trade fair covers over 136000 m2. There are exhibitions by producers, constructors and decorators from all over the world. By coming here to meet one another and to do business, they avoid any number of what would otherwise be very expensive and lengthy journeys. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A bus tour to discover Bologna |
Via Indipendenza Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40018 Italy +39 51 24 6541 (Tourist Information Office) |
A panoramic tour that lasts around two hours, on a 16-seater minibus, accompanied by a tourist guide. You will see Neptune's fountain, Piazza Maggiore, The Two Towers, Palazzo della Mercanzia, the Seven Churches, St Dominic's church, St Michael in the Woods, St Luke's and the Piazza Malpighi. The tour takes place on W, Th, Sa and Su at 10a and 3p, leaving from via Indipendenza, by the steps leading to the Pincio. There are further stops on the same road to pick up passengers at the Hotel Baglioni and Piazza Enzo. You can book at Cosepuri Divisione Bus, +39 051 51 7070, before 6p on the day preceding the tour, or until midday on Sa. With a minimum of 10 people, the tour can be arranged on different days at alternative times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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International cosmetics salon |
Viale della Fiera 20 Bologna 40127 Italy +39 51 28 2111 http://www.cosmoprof.com/ |
With display area of 9,900 square metres and 256 exhibitors, Cosmopack is the largest international show dedicated to creative packaging, raw materials and technology and service for the cosmetics indusrty. It takes place every April, in pavillions 19 and 20, inaugurated in 1999. By now, this is decidedly an independent show within Cosmoprof, which has its own individual attractions, and infact will publish its own specific catalogue, separate from that detailing the rest of the exhibits. This catalogue has been completely rewritten and updated thanks to the work of a new marketing division, which makes it even easier to consult, and has seen the addition of several articles on cosmetic packaging. The new company strucure which has allowed this new independence will contribute greatly to the success of this year's event, attracting crowds of technicians, buyers and marketing consultants from the international cosmetics agencies, among others: Cosmopack also offers its exhibitors the opportunity to meet all their most important clients, who are also exhibiting at Cosmoprof, over the course of four days. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Touring dance festival |
Via Castiglione 73 Bologna 40124 Italy +39 51 644 0879 http://www.danzaurbana.it/defa... |
This is annual festival is organised by the City Association of Dance. Touring shows, air and water-borne dances, multimedia performances, a video exhibition, worksops, masterclasses, a photgraphic exhibition and a conference on the contemporary image of urban dance. The festival of street dance and architectural dance took place in Aug/Sept 2004 and the Araba Fenici, and through the streets of the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Teachers' Guide! |
Viale della Fiera 20 Bologna Exhibition Centre Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40127 Italy +39 51 637 4004 http://www.docet.bolognafiere.it/ |
If you're in the teaching profession and feel that your students are not paying enough attention, it's time to change your teaching style. Visit the Docet Exhibition that is held in Bologna every year. The exhibition deals with Education and Training ideas and materials. You may find just the thing you need to get your students' complete attention. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City Living Technologies |
Viale della Fiera 20 Bologna 40127 Italy +39 51 28 2111 http://www.on-nike.it/EUROPOLIS/ |
The sixth edition of "Europolis" will take place in February 2001. It will include lots of international displays of "Technologies for Living in the City". These will include "Arredo Urbano", which will display sports and recreative facilities, swimming pools, fitness centres, enviromentally friendly products, and a sun Forum. There will be five themed areas with a professional character. These will be able to give some advice on up-dating the knowledge of workers in specific sectors, and also offer "system" solutions for those who are involved in running companies in metropolitan areas with an intersectorial approach. "Europolis" is a must for directors and technicians in Public Administration, project engineers, architects, and in general, all professionals who are interested in the complete picture of technological innovations, and market services. The 2001 sixth edition should involve a rich and articulate program which will be promoted by the collaboration of associations, companies, and businesses to explore the new frontiers of technical and professional knowledge , and favour the growth of a "city culture" in all those who can use their work to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life in cities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Children's books |
Viale della Fiera 20 Bologna 40127 Italy +39 51 28 2111 http://www.bolognafiere.it/ |
In April the Fiera will feature all the best books, the most up-to-date multimedia productions, and some of the best book illustrations in the world. It is the world leader in copyright exchanges, international book co-productions and software for children, and also includes an international children's book illustrators meeting point. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rock Your Body! |
Via Stalingrado Made in Bo Bologna, Emilia - Romagna Italy +39 51 33 0654 |
The Flippaut Rock Festival is a two-day festival, held at Made in Bo, every summer in Bologna. The name Flippaut is derived from a rock 'n' roll film of 1983, with the same title. You could have the pleasure to see and listen to your favorite rock bands—Audioslave, Slipknot, Moby, Chemical Brothers and the list goes on. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Heavy Metal! |
Via Stalingrado Made in Bo Bologna, Emilia - Romagna Italy +39 51 33 0654 http://www.godsofmetal.it/ |
This is a rock fest that is held every summer in Bologna. Along with the thousands of fans who travel from great distanes to a part of this fest, some of the biggest metal bands participate too - from Anthrax, Slayer, to Iron Maiden...the list is endless. Go ahead and have a rocking time. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Enter the machine world! |
Viale della Fiera 20 Bologna Exhibition Centre Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40127 Italy +39 51 28 2111 http://www.lamiera.net/ |
Lamiera is an exhibition that caters to those who are mechanically inclined. So, if you are someone who tends to be surrounded by machines and other metal equipment, you need to check out this fair. It has everything that is metallic in nature - sheets, tools, wires, tubes etc. You may get a helpful lesson or two on heat treatments, steel works, surface finishing, welding and more. See their website for event times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Formerly "PalaDozza" |
Via Nino Nannetti 1 Bologna 40122 Italy +39 051 6430411 http://www.fortitudo.it/ |
Located in the heart of Bologna, inside the ancient walls that delineate the historical center, the Land Rover arena is home to Bologna's basketball ball team, and also hosts other major events. Formerly known as PalaDozza and nicknamed "il madison" after Madison Square Gardens, it features four huge, state of the art screens hanging from the center of the ceiling, and can seat 5,700 people. There are also five multifunction rooms, cafè, merchandise shop, travel agency, sports medicine clinic, and more. All seats boast excellent views, and the "L'Angello" upper terrace that encompasses the arena is a particularly lively area to enjoy a game or concert. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Record fair |
Piazza della Costituzione 4 Bologna 40128 Italy |
The record fair takes place three times a year, in late Winter, mid-Spring, and late Summer. It hosts a rich series of Italian products and imported products from many different periods, and in different formats, from vinyl to CD. At this fair you can make exchanges, buy products, or just simply browse amongst the thousands of musical items which crowd this interesting fair every year. It is the perfect place for collectors or for those who want to search for a record which is no longer available in the shops. The fair takes place in the Palacongressi Pavilion in Piazza della Costituzione 4. For further information, visit the website or contact Discoverix in Via San Tommaso del Mercato 1. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Car and motorbike exhibition |
Via Milazzo 30 Bologna 40121 Italy +39 0516451011 http://www.motorshow.it/ |
This International car, motorbike, and cycle show is one of the most popular exhibitions which take place in Bologna's exhibition centre, as is testified by the million visitors which crowd the centre every year. The show includes all the latest innovations in the motor world, and offers the possibility to try out many of the exhibits on special tracks, and watch sports champions who are involved in some breathtaking races during the exhibition. Tickets: EUR20. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Major Arena |
Via Gino Cervi 2 Bologna 40033 Italy +39 1991 28800 http://www.forumnet.it/ |
Located in Casalecchio di Reno just outside Bologna, this arena was constructed in 1993. Although principally host to basketball games, numerous other types of events takes place here, from trade fairs to concerts to motocross races. Big names such as Sting and Elton John have performed here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Something for everyone! |
Viale della Fiera 20 Bologna Exhibition Centre Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40127 Italy +39 51 28 2111 http://www.quadrumsaca.com/ |
This annual exhibition is one-of-a-kind, in the true sense of the word. The displays and works include accessories, frames and moldings, graphics and technology chiefly. So, whether you need something for your home or office, you are sure to find it at this fair. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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International Forum for builders |
Viale della Fiera 20 Bologna 40127 Italy +39 51 28 2111 http://www.saie.bolognafiere.it/ |
From the 18-22 October, 'Saie,' the International Forum for the industrialisation of the building trade has brought itself up to date with the new millennium, reserving the latest services for the building sector in line with technological and market changes. Greater attention has been paid to the visitor with improvements in the layout of the exhibition.The rich market repertory has again been increased with 9 sectors, 400 categories, 1900 exhibitors and over 50 meetings. A fertile terrain, rich in stimulation and suggestions, for information anfd sales strategies, on which concrete commercial hypotheses can be based. With its well-organised 230,000m.sq., Saie is putting itself at the sevice of the international bulding trade, that of 2000. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The organic way |
Via Michelino 93/2 Bologna, Emilia - Romagna 40127 Italy http://www.sana.it/ |
If you are someone who believes in the use of environment friendly products, then you need to visit this international fair. You can sample as well as buy clothes, cosmetics and even food items. Visitors from over 45 countries flood the fair every year. The fair also holds training events for professionals, activities for children, meeting and lectures - all related to environment and organic products, obviously. Check before making travel plans though. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ethnic Music Festival |
Via Castiglione 8 Bologna 40124 Italy +39 51 291 2511 |
This annual ethnic music festival is called Sounds of the World (Suoni del Mondo). It is a festival which is dedicated to those cultures which are under threat of extinction. It includes the rites, songs, and traditional dances from the forests of Borneo, the Khon theatre and dance from Thailand, and gypsy and Mediterranean music. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: © Lorenzo Ferrarini |
 Photo: © Lorenzo Ferrarini |