Silvia Donati

Iconic places in Italy. These two towers are commonly recognized as symbols of #Bologna, located in the heart of the city at the point where the ancient Via Emilia entered the city. The Asinelli Tower is the only one open to the public. Have you been? bit.ly/3w6esgG

Every year on March 17, Italy celebrates the anniversary of the Unification of Italy, in other words when Italy as a modern nation-state was born. Why March 17? We explain here. bit.ly/3w84Lyg

Bologna’s most famous panoramic view is the one from the Torre degli Asinelli, but there’s a new panoramic spot in town you don’t want to miss 👇 bit.ly/3todTfl via @silvia_writer #ArtCities #inEmiliaRomagna @BolognaWelcome

New blog post: #Bologna’s most famous panoramic view is from the Torre degli Asinelli, but there’s a new panoramic spot in town you don’t want to miss 👇 bolognauncovered.com/2022/02/18/clo… @BolognaWelcome

[New blog post #Bologna Uncovered ] Confused about how to recognize authentic Parmigiano Reggiano? Here's a simple guide. bolognauncovered.com/2021/11/12/rea… #InEmiliaRomagna

Who doesn’t love a good ghost story? In the spirit of #Halloween coming up, here are two particularly spooky castles #inEmiliaRomagna 👻🎃bolognauncovered.com/2021/10/23/hau…

Unsure whether to visit and / or stay in #Bologna or Florence? In my latest blog post, I give you some points to ponder (guess where I'm leaning 😉) bolognauncovered.com/2021/10/08/bol…

Author Interview You Definitely Don't Want to Miss: Talking About the Wine and Soul of #Italy with @robertcamuto bit.ly/3oDb3SO by @silvia_writer

Has there ever been a better time to be a lover of Southern Italian wines? Robert Camuto’s South of Somewhere: Wine, Food and the Soul of Italy is published by the University of Nebraska Press—At Table series. Learn more @WineSpectator. ow.ly/8Eje50GmvyW

Into the 'Wild Blue' - Discover Sardinia's Most Spectacular Trek Thanks to Our Resident Hiking Expert @silvia_writer bit.ly/3i1CmC2

As summer turns into fall, Italy’s harvest season begins. We share the best place to go apple picking! italymagazine.com/featured-story… by @silvia_writer #Italy

Discovering Trentino's stunning #ValdiNon, an area known for beautiful landscapes and interesting historical sites bit.ly/3m83m42 by @silvia_writer #HiddenItaly

Hey guys! We're working on the fall issue of Bellissimo magazine and will be covering all that is captivating and curious about the region of Veneto. Do you have any special travel memories and tips you'd like to share?" Please leave your comments here: bit.ly/3yQIQsX

Not all ice cream in Italy is classic, creamy gelato scooped out of tubs. There are plenty of beloved commercial gelato that carries a lot of nostalgia for many Italians. Here are some historic favorites to search out. bit.ly/3ghPemS

Italy continues to rack up UNESCO World Heritage Sites with the addition of Padua’s fourteenth-century fresco cycles and the Porticoes of Bologna. Italy currently is home to 58 UNESCO-listed gems, the country with the highest number in the world. italymagazine.com/featured-story…

#Bologna's beautiful #porticoes have been added to Unesco's World Heritage list! In this article from my blog (written when the candidacy was announced two years ago), I explain the reasons for the nomination: bolognauncovered.com/2019/03/23/bol…

It's always inspiring to interview Italian artisans.

"We're working on the second issue of Bellissimo magazine and are taking a deep dive into the fascinating region of Emilia Romagna. Do you have any special travel memories and tips you'd like to share?" Join our latest #TalkItaly discussion. bit.ly/3oDBhCC

In last week's newsletter, we gathered our top stories from "Can Americans Travel to Italy?" to "First Pizza Vending Machine Appears in Rome". Read about these hot topics, plus how to support Italy's bees, Melbourne's Little Italy, and more here: bit.ly/3feVag2

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