Day trips from Bologna? Which towns not to miss?
Jun 9th, 2012, 09:58 AM
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Ravenna is fabulous. I don't think a week is too long in Bologna. I really enjoyed our 4-5 days there a couple years ago. Other than Ravenna I'm not sure of the distances to some of the other towns, but there are many interesting ones close by.
Jun 9th, 2012, 10:51 AM
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Be careful about washing your nylons in the sink.
That's my experience with Bologna. In about 1967, back before panty hose, while I still dressed up for travel, I was washing my nylons in the hotel sink. I must have removed the plug too soon, or maybe there was no plug. Anyway, one of my nylons got sucked down into the drain. I was worried that I'd clogged up the drainage.
That's what I always think about when I see the word Bologna. I wish I'd gone to Ravenna.
That's my experience with Bologna. In about 1967, back before panty hose, while I still dressed up for travel, I was washing my nylons in the hotel sink. I must have removed the plug too soon, or maybe there was no plug. Anyway, one of my nylons got sucked down into the drain. I was worried that I'd clogged up the drainage.
That's what I always think about when I see the word Bologna. I wish I'd gone to Ravenna.
Jun 9th, 2012, 08:48 PM
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Modena - take the bus (about 12km or so) to the Ferrari Museum. (Across from the factory and not an official museum).
The Maserati factory is also in Modena. There's also a great, old salumeria, I remember reading an article about Mario Batali visiting there.
Parma - Prociutto. Try La Greppia restaurant.
It may not have very many sites, but the best food in Italy comes from this region.
The Maserati factory is also in Modena. There's also a great, old salumeria, I remember reading an article about Mario Batali visiting there.
Parma - Prociutto. Try La Greppia restaurant.
It may not have very many sites, but the best food in Italy comes from this region.
Jun 10th, 2012, 03:41 AM
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Check the news about the recent earthquakes in Emilia. I do not think Modena is a good destination right now because it is in the affected zone and has suffered significant damage, for example the historical clock tower has collapsed. Not sure if the Ferrari factory is already back to normal either.
Jun 10th, 2012, 04:12 AM
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I spent 6 nights in Bologna last summer. Not only is it a lovely city, it is a wonderful base for visiting other nearby cities. My favorites were Verona (even with the crowds) and Padua. IMO, a week is not too long.
