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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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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 |
 Photo: Sheree Adams |
 Photo: Sheree Adams |
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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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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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 Photo: francesco fullone |
 Photo: francesco fullone |
 Photo: Sabrina Rivolta |
 Photo: Alessia Fanasca |
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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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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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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 |
 Photo: Greenpeace Bologna |