There are, of course, thousands of places to see in Ireland, a country rich with history and natural beauty. We’ve put together, though, a varied list of places throughout the whole Island (including Northern Ireland), that together will give you a great experience of the Emerald Isle. Ben Bulben, Co. Sligo Ben Bulben, or Binn […]
Bologna’s Piazza Maggiore is a magnificent square, in the heart of this important Italian city. Bologna is characterised by its porticos, so Piazza Maggiore – along with its adjoining Piazza Nettuno – is one of the few large open spaces that you encounter in Bologna’s city centre. It’s a natural meeting place – the Bolognese […]
Bologna’s airport, named after Guglielmo Marconi ( Nobel Prize Winner, and one of the pioneering inventors of modern radios), is just 6km from the city centre, making it very easy to get to and from. Getting to and from G.Marconi Airport Aerobus: There is a dedicated bus (Aerobus) that connects Bologna’s airport and train station, […]
As a regional capital, university town, and transport hub with a major trade fair exhibition space, it’s no surprise that Bologna always has something interesting going on, whatever the season. Here are some (but certainly not all) of the main annual events. The Bologna Children’s Book Fair March / April The Bologna Childrens Book Fair […]
Travel scams are widespread and surprisingly entrenched in many popular tourist destinations. It stands to reason, as most travellers experience at least some degree of disorientation and culture shock while travelling. The sad thing is that scams often get in your way of really engaging with a destination or culture to the full; the apprehensive […]
Tucked away in Bologna’s Quadrilatero, in Via Clavature, is the Baroque church, The Santuario di Santa Maria della Vita; unassuming in contrast with the imposing nearby San Petronio (in Piazza Maggiore) or the cathedral of San Pietro (in Via Indipendenza) – though Santa Maria della Vita has a wonderful dome that dominates the skyline over […]
Bologna is nestled into the foothills of the Appenines, and so there’s plenty of hiking opportunities in and around the city. Parco Talon – or Parco della Chiusa as it’s officially known – is a huge park, about 15 minutes by car/bus from the Porta Saragozza, that snakes alongside the Reno River. While Bologna has […]
Ferrari, Maserati, Ducati, Lamborghini and more – Emilia-Romagna’s Motor Valley makes for a unique holiday destination for motor enthusiasts. Home to two world-class motor racing circuits (Misano World Circuit near Rimini, and Imola’s Enzo and Dino Ferrari Autodrome), more than 8 world famous brands and factories, and 9 dedicated museums all within short motoring distance, the Motor Valley is […]
Where to stay in Bologna? That’s a good question, and one our TMO Bologna Guide hopes to answer. A lot of it depends, obviously, on your budget and the reason for your trip. If you’re arriving on Business – to attend a trade fair, for example – you may want a hotel close to the […]
