What about food during the Conference?
Italy is famous for it's food (pizzas, pastas and much more) as well as producers of excellent local wines. Bologna in particular has plenty to offer, so do try some of the many delightful eating houses in the city.
Breakfast is usually included at the hotels (check with your hotel).
Lunch and coffee/tea breaks can be enjoyed at the many local cafes along Via Zamboni and surrounding streets. Fruit, vegetables, hams and salamis and other specialities can be bought from the delightful local markets or supermarkets off the side streets from Piazza Maggiore.
Evening meals are best shared with friends a making new friends. There are countless delightful restaurants in the area for your evening meals.
Special Tip #1: There is a small restaurant at the top of San Luca , serving pizzas or a la carte- booking ahead is strongly advised!
San Luca:
A wonderful experience is to visit San Luca to enjoy a view of Bologna from above. The easiest way to get there is to take a taxi (share with friends). Ascending the 3.5 km hill there are 666 elegant porticos giving protection from the sun and leading to the Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca at a height of 291 metres above Bologna. You can see many people walking or running up or down the porticos at all times of day! The construction of the Portico of San Luca began in 1657 and was financed entirely by donations.
Special Tip #2: A visit to Bologna would not be complete without indulging in the famous Italian ice-creams! The gelati shop we frequented was open until midnight every day!
Breakfast is usually included at the hotels (check with your hotel).
Lunch and coffee/tea breaks can be enjoyed at the many local cafes along Via Zamboni and surrounding streets. Fruit, vegetables, hams and salamis and other specialities can be bought from the delightful local markets or supermarkets off the side streets from Piazza Maggiore.
Evening meals are best shared with friends a making new friends. There are countless delightful restaurants in the area for your evening meals.
Special Tip #1: There is a small restaurant at the top of San Luca , serving pizzas or a la carte- booking ahead is strongly advised!
San Luca:
A wonderful experience is to visit San Luca to enjoy a view of Bologna from above. The easiest way to get there is to take a taxi (share with friends). Ascending the 3.5 km hill there are 666 elegant porticos giving protection from the sun and leading to the Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca at a height of 291 metres above Bologna. You can see many people walking or running up or down the porticos at all times of day! The construction of the Portico of San Luca began in 1657 and was financed entirely by donations.
Special Tip #2: A visit to Bologna would not be complete without indulging in the famous Italian ice-creams! The gelati shop we frequented was open until midnight every day!
