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Italy : Bologna - February 2008

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Getting around

Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 6km outside the city

Bus: A shuttle bus runs from the airport to the train station every 15 minutes. The journey takes about 20 minutes and costs €5. Other buses serve Modena and Siena.
Taxi: The journey to the city centre takes about 20 to 30 minutes and costs about €18.
Tourist information: The main office is in Piazza Maggiore (9660).

VIA DELLE BELLE ARTI

Taking its name from the adjacent Art Academy, this street is a cradle of Italian artistry. Walk along the cobblestone paving and savour the city at its finest.

Sleep soundly – For those on a budget, Hotel Accademia (6 Via delle Belle Arti, tel. , www.hotelaccademia.com, rooms from €70) is the perfect place to stay – plus it’s very centrally located.

Culture vultures – Pinacoteca Nazionale (56 Via delle Belle Arti) houses the biggest collection of paintings in town and has curated the city’s artistic heritage since the 19th century.

Must eat – Many claim that the pizza at Trattoria Pizzeria Belle Arti (14 Via delle Belle Arti) is the best in town. But try to leave room for their special fish dishes, too, which include a lovely paella.

VIA OBERDAN

An arterial shopping street lined with gourmet stores, the Via Oberdan is a perfect alternative when the Via Indipendenza becomes too busy.

Sleep soundly – The former historical residence of the Azzo Guidi family – back in the 14th century – the Hotel Corona d’Oro (12 Via Oberdan, , www.bolognarthotels.it, rooms from €198) is a classy choice with welcoming rooms and quiet suites.

Must eat – La Teresina (4 Via Oberdan) is a traditional, family-run restaurant where everything is homemade, even the bread.

Must drink – Caffetteria de Terzi (10 Via Oberdan) serves arguably the best espresso in town.

Shop til you drop – When it comes to food, Via Oberdan provides the best options in this gourmet mecca. Bruno e Franco (16 Via Oberdan) is rightly considered a gold mine for ham, salami and, of course, bologna. And while you’re here, don’t forget to pick up some Parmesan cheese at Il Regno della Forma (45 Via Oberdan)

VIA ZAMBONI

Filled with students at all times of the day, Via Zamboni is where the city’s younger inhabitants meet. It also offers an alternative cultural route through the city centre.

Culture vultures – Ulisse Aldrovandi was a 16th-century scientist and an eminent natural historian. His life’s work can still be seen at Museo Aldrovandi (35 Via Zamboni), a museum which the city dedicated to him.

Must drink – First thing in the morning, have a cappuccino at Caffè Zamboni (6/b Via Zamboni). Come back later in the afternoon for a cocktail accompanied by a wide choice of complimentary snacks.

Dance the night away – When it opened in the 50s, Kinki (1 Via Zamboni) was called Whisky A GoGo, and played host to Jimi Hendrix. Then it found favour with the city’s gay community. Now it’s the ultimate international club.

Shop til you drop – Pick up the latest fiction, guides and DVDs (in the language of your choice) at Feltrinelli International (7/b Via Zamboni), a multi-lingual bookstore.

Compiled by Massimo Benvegnù