11/7/26

Bologna, Italy

Drove to Bologna (food capital of Italy) from the Dolomites, stopping in Modena for a quick visit

Modena


Modena, birthplace of balsamic vinegar

Modena’s 86 meter bell tower and Alessandro Tassoni, Modena's most celebrated 17th-century poet



Bottega Ranocchi, famous deli’s delivery boy


Neptune statue created in 1533. Maserati, headquartered in Bologna, took their iconic symbol directly from the statue

Bologna store for Gran Deposito Aceto Balsamico Giuseppe Giusti. Founded in 1605 in the neighboring city of Modena is the oldest balsamic vinegar producer in the world.


Wine and balsamic vinegar shop in bologna

Food tour, starting off with a little meat, cheese, and wine



Bologna is noted for their porticoes, over 38 km of them throughout the city

Piazza Maggiore, the central historic square located in the heart of Bologna



Arena del Sole, a historic theater located on Via dell Indipendenza in Bologna

Stucco statue of the Sibyls, sculpted by the neoclassic Italian artist Luigi Acquisti between 1776 and 1779. It is located directly beneath the grand dome inside the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita


"Seven Churches" complex of Santo Stefano




Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca, basilica perched atop Colle della Guardia overlooking Bologna


The original painted wooden panel is heavily protected and covered by an ornate silver and gold-plated case. This cover encases the painting, leaving only the painted faces of Mary and Jesus visible to the public. Claims are that the portrait was painted from life by Luke the Evangelist

Once a year of the portrait is carried in a procession from the church to town through the longest portico in the world, (4.2 kilometers long)

Handmade spaghetti and black truffles


Hoppy is excited to take the train to Florence






 

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