In Ponzi We Trust

Borrowing from Peter to pay Paul is a scheme made famous by Charles Ponzi. Who was this crook whose name graces this scam? | Continue reading


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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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City Red Bus

The official website for the city of Bologna. Book an hotel and find all information on accommodation, restaurants, places to see, events and activities. | 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Vespa Tour with picnic on the hills

A strong wish to see the famous Bolognese hills, but only a little time for hike? Don’t panic, this short tour is the right solution. In about 2 you’ll discover the most suggestive and symbolic places of the luxuriant Bolognese hills Every day upon request, starting from  € 150. … | 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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Una serata a teatro - Simon Boccanegra

The official website for the city of Bologna. Book an hotel and find all information on accommodation, restaurants, places to see, events and activities. | 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


@bolognawelcome.com | 55 years ago

Ducati&Lamborghini: museums and factories

The official website for the city of Bologna. Book an hotel and find all information on accommodation, restaurants, places to see, events and activities. | 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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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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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


@bolognawelcome.com | 55 years ago

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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Meta-Morphosis Zhang Dali Coming soon

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Bologna fotografata. Tre secoli di sguardi

Due to the numer of visitors, the exhibition Bologna fotografata. Tre secoli di sguardi (Photographed Bologna. Three centuries of glances) set up by Cineteca di Bologna in the Sottopasso di Piazza Re | Continue reading


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Il portale ufficiale del turismo per la città di Bologna per prenotare un hotel ed avere informazioni su ospitalità, ristoranti, luoghi da vedere, eventi ed attività. | Continue reading


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Visit Italy - Photo contest

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Browse complete list

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News

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Browse the interactive map

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Download the tourist map

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Tourist information

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Downloadable themed itinerarieries

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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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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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Discover Bologna

The official website for the city of Bologna. Book an hotel and find all information on accommodation, restaurants, places to see, events and activities. | 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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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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Tartufesta in Sasso Marconi

Ideal opportunity to taste local products starting from the white truffle of the Colli Bolognesi and to discover the gastronomic traditions of Bologna.  | Continue reading


@bolognawelcome.com | 55 years ago

Luxury and Cultural Shopping Tour in Galleria Cavour

2-hour shopping experience, includes a shopping guide and tips from your own personal shopper. Every day upon request, starting from  € 150.00 per person | Continue reading


@bolognawelcome.com | 55 years ago

Una serata a teatro - West side story

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


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Racetrack-emotion-experience-ferrari

Experience the thrill of driving a Ferrari on a real circuit.  Every day upon request, starting from  € 690,00  per person  | Continue reading


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Racetrack Emotion - Super trofeo Experience Lamborghini Gallardo

Experience the thrill of driving a Lamborghini on a real circuit.  Every day upon request, starting from  €   565,00   per person  | Continue reading


@bolognawelcome.com | 55 years ago

Una serata a teatro - Don Carlo

For all music lovers, this is your chance to take part in the exclusive Opera Don Carlo   at the prestigious Teatro Comunale di Bologna. Starting from  € 75.00   per person | Continue reading


@bolognawelcome.com | 55 years ago

Risciò BI-BO tour

Captivating and eco-friendly experience where you can discover some of the most fascinating stories found in the heart of the historic city centre Launch offer €35,00 p/riskshaw, valid until the 24 March 2018 | Continue reading


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Lamborghini - Museum & Factory

Once you’ve seen the museum and the prestigious boutique you’ll be anxious to visit the heart of the factory. Here you’ll observe the making of the most famous cars of the House of the Raging Bull. Every Friday starting from  € 109.00  per person | Continue reading


@bolognawelcome.com | 55 years ago

Women in Tech

I started my career as a programmer in 1969 at a company called A.S.C. Tabulating in Lake Bluff, Illinois. ASC had two IBM 360s that they rented out to customers. They also provided programming services for those customers. I was hired as a COBOL programmer at the tender age o … | Continue reading


@cleancoder.com | 55 years ago

Testing Like the TSA

I was very glad to read in DHH’s recent post that he is actually still using TDD***. I’m glad he has realized that TDD is not, in fact, dead.This blog is a simple response; just to state a couple of disagreements. But I have to say, I agree more than I disagree.DHH presented se … | Continue reading


@cleancoder.com | 55 years ago

Dbtails

A Bit of History about Bits.Memory was always the problem. Once we had established that we could process information with relays, or vaccuum tubes, or transistors; the problem was where to keep the information we were processing.Random Access Memory (RAM) within the computer was … | Continue reading


@cleancoder.com | 55 years ago