Bologna Wine tour

The key-word for this special visit will be “biodynamic”. A journey between vineyard and historic vinery located on the hills surrounding Bologna, tasting different types of wines.  From Monday to Friday upon request, starting from  € 150.00  per person | Continue reading


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The crypts of Bologna

Discovering the crypts of Bologna: suggestive itinerary through the place where the Saints Agricola and Vitale lived, suffered martyrdom and where they were buried.  Every Saturday,  € 15.00  per person | Continue reading


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Vespa Tour

Can’t wait to see the famous Bolognese hillside, but you don’t have enough time for hike? Then this short tour is the perfect solution! In about 2 and a half hours you’ll discover the most evocative and symbolic places of the luscious Bolognese hills Every day upon request, star … | Continue reading


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Biking Bologna

Bike to the most exciting spots in the city, on this guided tour. You’ll discover discover ancient streets, the city’s aromas, green parks and secret corners.  Every Sunday starting from  € 12.50 per person -  10% off for  Bologna Welcome Card   holders | Continue reading


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Bologna: the sound of music from classic to jazz

An extraordinary  journey that dates back to the eighteenth century and comes to the roaring Italian Fifties.  Starting from € 25.00 per person | Continue reading


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Chiusa di Casalecchio di Reno: the source of Bologna waterways

Can you imagine Bologna as a city of water, crossed by a system of canals? It isn’t easy nowadays, is it? Nevertheless, there’s a place where you can go backwards in time... Starting from  € 5.00   per person | Continue reading


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Le Due Torri – Torre degli Asinelli

What’s the most exciting thing in Bologna?  Find out for yourself by climbing the 498 steps of one of Bologna’s remarkable symbols. Every day   € 5.00  per person. Free entry for  Bologna Welcome Card - € 30   holders | Continue reading


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Discover the flavours of Emilia

A tasty trip in Emilia Romagna to discover the unique flavours of the region: balsamic vinegar, Modena prosciutto ham, Parmigiano Reggiano and wine from the Bologna hills. From Monday to Saturday starting from  € 150.00  per person | Continue reading


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Traditional shops tour

History, anecdotes, legends, colours and fragrance resurface in an amazing journey to explore some historical traditional shops. From Saturday March 17,  € 15.00  per person - 10% off for  Bologna Welcome Card   holders | Continue reading


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Bologna taste

Discover the wine and food tradition s  of Bologna in the medieval  town  market and  drink in  the atmosphere of one of the  city’s oldest and most important  traditional markets .  Friday and Saturday,  € 25.00 per person - 10% off for  Bologna Welcome Card   holders | Continue reading


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Visit to La Rizza Oasis

Just a few kilometers from Bologna a nature hike to La Rizza Oasis,  a redeveloped paddy field where many species of waterfowl coexist.  Starting from  € 15.00  per person | Continue reading


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Green tour

Impressive walk that shows the beauty of the Bolognese hills. From Saturday March 24th ,  € 25.00  per person - 10% off for  Bologna Welcome Card   holders | Continue reading


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Discover Bologna

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FICO & The City

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Bologna and Italian cuisine at FICO Eataly World, the world’s first food-themed amusement park. Every Saturday, Sunday and Monday,  €25  p/person -  10%  off for  Bologna Welcome Card   holders | Continue reading


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Bologna in the Sway of Music

Bologna has such a rich musical tradition that it was named Unesco Creative City of Music, both for its past excellence and for the wide variety of live performances. The first Sunday of every month, starting from  € 20.00   per person | Continue reading


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Towers Tour

Guess what: in the 13 th century Bologna was dominated by more than 100 towers? Today only 24 have survived. Some of them are clearly visible, while others are hidden between the narrow medieval streets of the city centre. Discover them on this rambling, walking tour. Every Satu … | Continue reading


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City Red Bus

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Vespa tour - Whales and ants in Pliocene sea

A natural trail in the Bolognese hills, through the "seas" of Val di Zena, in the area of the Pliocene Spur, to discover karst caves, badlands and yellow sands. Every day upon request, starting from  € 160.00  per person  | Continue reading


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Ducati - Museum & Factory

Discover Ducati's glorious history: unparalleled tradition made of innovation, Italian style and wins, since 1926. Every Friday starting from  € 49.00  per person | Continue reading


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Una serata a teatro - Capuleti e Montecchi

For all music lovers, this is your chance to take part in the exclusive Opera Capuleti e Montecchi   at the prestigious Teatro Comunale di Bologna. Starting from  € 25.00   per person | Continue reading


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Vespa tour - land of water

Riding a vintage Vespa, an itinerary to discover the horizons that recount the cohabitation between land and water.  Every day upon request, starting from  € 170.00   per person  | Continue reading


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Trekking in the Bologna Hills

Set aside a whole day to discover the natural wonders of Bologna Apennines, romping among rare plants and elusive animals. Everyday upon request starting from  € 85.00 per person | Continue reading


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Ducati&Lamborghini: museums and factories

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Tools are not the Answer

I just finished reading an extremely depressing article in The Atlantic entitled: The Coming Software Apocalypse. The article does a good job, at first, of describing several terrible software bugs that have harmed, maimed, and killed people. But then the article veers off in a … | Continue reading


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Test Contra-variance

Do you write unit tests? Yes, of course!Do you write them first? Yes, I follow the three laws of TDD.What is the difference in module structure between your tests and your code? I create one test class per production class.So if you have a production class named User you will … | Continue reading


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The Unscrupulous Meme

There is a meme running rampant in our society, and our industry, that we need to confront and resist. It is the unscrupulous meme: The ends justify the means.This meme is unscrupulous by definition. When a person has scruples it means that they choose honorable means to achiev … | Continue reading


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Sierra Juliet Foxtrot

Thanks to John Sonmez for the title.Clean Architecture is on the stands! The response has been terriffic. Thanks for all your support.But just you wait until the SJFs read the chapter on Frameworks. OMG! Their poor little snowflake hearts will just melt away. I mean, I actua … | Continue reading


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Just Following Orders

The year is 2006. Executives at VW know that their diesel engine can not meet American emissions standards. So they ask the enginers for a solution that does not require a redesign of the engine.Imagine the scene in that meeting room. What was said? What was agreed to? We ma … | Continue reading


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On the Diminished Capacity to Discuss Things Rationally

I can divide the negative responses to my previous blog into the following categories: The Outraged Haters. “You F-ing Clown.” The Condescending Elitists. “Oh, Bob, I’m so dissapointed.” The Unprepared True Believers. “Subduction can’t be tolerated.” The Rational Disagreers. … | Continue reading


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Thought Police

Let me tell you the sad story of Edward. Poor Edward is an escalator operator working for a company named Escalators-R-Us (ERU). ERU had noticed that people less than the average height (short people) tend not to become escalator operators. In fact, at ERU, only 20% of escalat … | Continue reading


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The Brain Problem

Imagine an information processing system composed of over 100 billion components that are deeply interconnected to one another. The interconnections are physical and dedicated – they aren’t on a buss. Imagine that the entire system is an analog computer. Analog computers are mu … | Continue reading


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Drive me to Toronto, Hal.

I keep reading articles in the news about the imminent inevitability of driverless cars. The financial news is all abuzz over the idea. So are the techies. The predictions are that truck drivers, cab drivers, and Uberists will all be out of work in the next five years.I have o … | Continue reading


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Undergrounds of Bologna: Conserva di Valverde

Would you like to know where the water for the Fountain of Neptune come from? This tour is for you! Every Friday   € 15.00  per person. | Continue reading


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Women In Demand

The demand for programmers is high, and growing: “According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, software developer jobs are expected to grow 17% from 2014 till 2024. They categorize this growth as “much faster” than the average rate among other professions.” Forbes 2017The … | Continue reading


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Bologna and the surrounding hills

The hills surrounding Bologna: a paradise a few steps from the city, which is characterized by green meadows, fields and vineyards, where you can escape in search of relaxation and nature. A journey among small villages and local cellars.  2 days 1 night - starting from  € 160.0 … | Continue reading


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Bologna and the “good life”

Two days in a holiday farm, located in a family farmhouse surrounded by the Bologna hills. A stay in the name of tradition, the environment and quality. 2 days 1 night - starting from  € 210,00 per person (min. 2 people) | Continue reading


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Bologna the land of taste and motors

Trust us, when it comes to City of Motors and City of Food, the "food-motors" mash up is quite obvious. Discover the traditional excellences of this rich land, between slow food and fast cars. 4 days 3 nights - starting from  € 655.00   per person (min. 2 people) | Continue reading


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The roaring engines of Emilia Romagna

Fancy a high speed ride? In Bologna it's all about the roar of the engines, with Ducati, Ferrari and Lamborghini factories just around the corner. Get an inside look at their Museums and Factories. 4 days 3 nights - starting from  € 635.00   per person (min. 2 people) | Continue reading


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Italy: speed and technology

Leave for  the "Land of Engines", it will be a truly unique experience! On the streets that gave birth to the legend of Italian sports cars, discover the most famous factories, museums, private collections of cars and motorcycles. 5 days 4 nights - starting from  € 845.00   per … | Continue reading


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Diverdeinverde 2017

Three days to discover that Bologna is a garden  by looking around the city center and the surrounding hill. Weekend offer starting from  € 49.00 per person - min. 2 people | Continue reading


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Golfing in Bologna

Golf lovers,  this is the holiday for you! You can experience a new golf course everyday among the 25 Emilia Romagna Golf Circuit courses, explore Bologna and its cultural heritage and taste the incredible gastronomic offer of the local restaurants. 4 days 3 nights - starting f … | Continue reading


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