Bologna
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See | January 2011
Soak up the atmosphere of medieval
Bologna at this vast religious complex,
known as the Seven Churches. Today there
are just four buildings, housing all manner
of artefacts, tombs, sculptures and stories.
Tel: +39 051 223 256
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Hotels | January 2011
Bed down in arguably the city's most
authentic hotel
Tel: +39 051 589 023
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Bars | January 2011
Donning its various guises
Address: 13D VIA MARSALA. | Tel: +39 051 238675 | View map
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Known as La Grassa (“The Fat One”),
Bologna is renowned for its markets, delis,
pasta makers, chocolatiers and bakeries.
Take a two-and-a-half-hour tour of its
gastronomic highlights and how much you
can cram in will be up to you. From €92.
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Hotels | September 2010
Dotted with designer furniture, these two
rooms and a suite (pictured) are coloured
individually in aubergine, dauphine and
pearl grey. The Philippe Starck chairs
alone are a reason to visit this boutique
B&B, a short stroll from the fashion
district. Doubles from €150.
Address: 2 PIAZZA TRICOLORE. | Tel: +39 340 237 0272
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If you lust after models like the Countach and Diablo, this museum just outside the city is well worth a pit stop. Housed at Lambo HQ, it's packed with prototypes, one-offs, classics and rare racing cars.
Address: 12 VIA MODENA, SANT’AGATA BOLOGNESE.
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See | September 2010
Housed in a former bakery, the Modern
Art Museum of Bologna has a permanent
collection of art, alongside exhibitions.
See Francesco Jodice's Citytellers (till 26
September), fi lms exploring social themes
in cities like Sao Paulo and Dubai.
Address: 14 VIA DON MINZONI. | Tel: +39 051 649 6611
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Hotels | September 2010
As the name suggests, this former
14th-century aristocratic residence is fi lled
with touches of gold. The exterior looks like
part of a medieval stage set, while inside,
the elegant furnishings (pictured) and
wood-beamed ceilings make this a jewel of
a four-star. Doubles from €218.
Address: 12 VIA OBERDAN. | Tel: +39 051 745 7611
