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Nuovo Fiore

Monday, May 13th, 2013

Established since 1959 this ice-cream parlour is located along the high street towards the Grand Hotel end of Rimini. Their handmade ice-cream with fresh fruit or a variety of other ingredients also appear in super sizes for those aficionados of Italian gelato. However, they serve breakfast right through to lunch while at apperativo time there’s [...]

Arteggiando

Saturday, April 13th, 2013

In the heart of the old Jewish Quarter is this exclusive Interior Design showroom. Established in 2010 by Signora Francesca Taino and Monica Chiarini, they cater to redesigning homes, in particular: walls, curtains, upholstery & hand-painted according to taste. This small show room is a treasure trove of ideas in antique/contemporary styles: terracotta, ceramic puppets, [...]

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Il Piacere del Gusto

Friday, April 5th, 2013

This shop produces freshly handmade pasta and is only a few minutes from Bologna train station. Recently opened under its ambitious owners Barbara and Gloria, Il Piacere del Gusto has dramatically lifted the professionalism of Bolognese cuisine from this open planned kitchen. The shop is like a huge display window for all to watch as [...]

Il Nosadillo

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013

This hostel next to the old center is small and cosy. They are dedicated for a young crowd and reservations can be made just for a single bed with breakfast included and free wifi too. It has 1 mixed 5 bed dorm, 2 bathrooms, a fully functional kitchen and an open spaced living room. There [...]

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Fabrizio Cocchi

Monday, March 18th, 2013

After eight years of apprenticeship Fabrizio Cocchi started out in 1996 with a small flower-shop in the center of Bologna and now boasts this magnificent oasis on Via Castiglione. For interior designing ‘Fabrizio Cocchi HOME’ is a place where Italian tradition of timeless elegance and classical beauty melts with elements borrowed from multi ethnical cultures. [...]

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Museo Pelagalli

Tuesday, August 14th, 2012

Just outside the city walls is this Museum Pelagalli aptly named after its enthusiastic and long-time collector Giovanni Pelagalli. It also happens to be known as “Mille voci…mille suoni” and is without doubt one of Italy’s most extraordinary museums. Inside are 1300 original and working items surprisingly located in a garage, albeit a big one [...]

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Hotel Litoraneo

Sunday, June 3rd, 2012

Hotel Litoraneo is a four star beach hotel in the vibrant location along Rimini’s sea front. It’s characterized by an elegant façade where an outdoor lounge sits above a private swimming pool. On entering the hotel visitors are greeted with a warm reception and several staff at hand to help with checking in or simply [...]

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Barge Pub

Saturday, May 19th, 2012

The Barge is an Irish-style pub located on two floors with a large out-door terrace equipped with a licensed bar. There’s a wide selection of beer, cocktails, whiskeys, fine rums and of course Guinness on tap. They boast an excellent restaurant with ample space. Pizza is also served. The pub is actually located a few [...]

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City Museum

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

This museum is located next to the Church of Suffrage, built by the Jesuits (1719-1740) in honour of San Francesco Saverio. From 1797 to 1977 this was used as a hospital, first military and then civil, whereas now it houses numerous exhibits of local historical-artistic heritage. The displays follow in chronological order from the formation [...]

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Master Beer

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

This is one of Bologna’s largest pubs on the outskirts of the city. It’s very modern, clean and boasts an array of drinks, beers, cocktails and even has its own pizzeria and restaurant tucked away in the corner. Especially, noteworthy are the 6 huge tv screens and video projector inside therefore covering most sports events [...]

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