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Arrival BLQ bus from the Airport
https://aerobus.bo.it/en
The most convenient way to reach Bologna from Airport G. Marconi is with BLQ bus which departs right outside the airport. Please follow the indications inside the airport for the exit for Aerobus. One-way ticket from/to the Airport â‚Ź 6.00. Tickets can be purchased directly on this website, from the automatic vending machines located in the airport, and in Bologna at the Central Railway Station (at the Aerobus departure point) or at the TPER ticket offices.
Most convenient stop for getting to our home is getting off on Pontelungo. It is the first stop from the airport, so it is a good idea to be close to the second door so you can exit easily. What is more, in order to indicate that you want to get off the bus you need to press the stop button prior to the stop. From there we will take bus 13 to go to home – via Aldo Pio Manuzio 24.
Getting around
https://www.tper.it/
TPER - Bologna Passenger Transportation is a public transport company that connects urban and suburban or rural service areas in the province to the city of Bologna.
Single ticket bought from the Tabacchi costs 1.30 euro, if you buy it on board of the bus from the machine it will be 1.50 and please have the exact amount, because the machine will not give you money back. There are also cards for 10 trips which cost 12 euros. To enter in the bus you need to be on the first or last door, all other doors are for people getting off the bus. You need to press the red/blue button ‘Stop’ prior to the stop you want to get off so the driver knows that he needs to stop. Every weekend and public holidays (from 8am to 10pm), the "T" area formed by the streets Rizzoli, Indipendenza and Ugo Bassi are closed to the traffic and open to pedestrians and cyclists only, thus making the historical centre of Bologna enjoyable for everyone
TAXI
+39 51 4590; +39 51 246555 +39 51 389963; +39 51 522426
Mobike is a bike-sharing platform. In order to use it you need to download the App and register, after that scan the QR code on the bike and leave. Once the bike is parked in a parking area, simply lock the lock!
Home Address: Via Aldo Pio Manuzio 24, Bologna
Chiesa Borgo Panigale stop from the centre
Chiesa Borgo Panigale stop to the centre
WIFI: SVE_Borgo Password: HomeFeelsGood123 The closest bus stop is called Chiesa Borgo Panigale. The bus that can take you to the city center is number 13.
The apartament is fully furnished and normally we have hot water and heating. Currently it is inhabited by Bulgarian, Greek and Portugese girl.
Nearby locations
The nearest supermarket are Lidl (650 m) and Ipercoop (1.2km): Address Lidl: Via Caduti di Amola 2 Working hours: Monday - Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sundays 9:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Address Ipercoop: Via Marco Emilio Lepido, 197 Working hours: Monday - Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sundays 10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. There are many little shops in Bologna that are open after 10pm but consider that the prices there are higher than in supermarkets. The nearest post office: Address: Via Amatore Sciesa 20, Working hours: Monday - Friday 8:20 a.m. – 19:05 p.m., Saturdays 08:20 a.m.–12:35 p.m. The nearest pharmacy is Farmacia della Scala, Address: Via Marco Emilio Lepido 45 Working hours: Monday - Friday 08:30 am.–12:30 pm., 15:30 pm.–19:30 pm., Saturdays 08:30 am. – 12:30 pm.
Climate Keep in mind that the summers are very hot. The temperatures can reach 35 ⁰C in August. The springs and autumns are usually short and temperature fluctuations in those periods are quite drastic. In winter is cold and there is snow and rain. Here is a graph with the average temperatures for the whole year.
Summer: Light clothes Hat and sunglasses Sun cream with a high SPF If you plan trip to the seaside – beach towel
Winter: Warm clothes Scarf, gloves and hat Long-sleeved warm pajamas Warm coat or jacket
Water bottle Umbrella Adaptor Chargers for PC/cell phone Cosmetics Medicines Health card Money
Healthcare Citizens of all EU countries can get free medical treatment in Italy upon showing the valid European Health Insurance Card. Please do not forget to bring it with you. Otherwise, we will have to wait much longer for the doctor to receive you.
Money and Banks There is a wide array of banks in Bologna. To name a few: Banca Popolare Dell'Emilia Romagna; Unicredit SpA; Unipol Banca Spa; Deutsche Bank SpA; Santander Consumer Bank SpA, etc. You can withdraw money from any ATM. Keep in mind that when using ATMs you need to check what the charges apply for you as they vary between different banks. The currency used in Italy is euro. In most of the shops and supermarkets you can pay with card, but some smaller shops have a minimum amount for which payment with card can be made.
Cash is accepted everywhere for payments, but nowadays merchants no longer accept foreign currency, so you better bring along some local currency to avoid unpleasant surprises. If you are purchasing expensive items, ask if the store-owner would offer a discount if you paid in cash. Quite often you'll be greeted with a smile and a discounted price ranging from 5-10% off the price which you would pay by credit card.
Curious things about Italy Italy is said to have more masterpieces per square mile than any other country in the world. When McDonald's opened in 1986 in Rome, food purists outside the restaurant gave away free spaghetti to remind people of their culinary heritage.
In 2007, a dog named Rocco discovered a truffle in Tuscany that weighed 3.3 pounds. It sold at auction for $333,000 (USD), a world record for a truffle. Italians actually know everything there is to know about a pizza. Vatican City in Rome is the smallest country in the world and is led by the Pope himself.
Italians kiss hello and goodbye Italians talk with their hands
In 1948, Roy Jacuzzi invented the jacuzzi using specialized water pumps to help his son who was suffering from rheumatoid arthritis The highest peak in Europe is in Italy. Monte Bianco (White Mountain) is 15,771 feet high and is part of the Alps.
Italy is said to have more masterpieces per square mile than any other country in the world. Italians really like eating pig, and horse, and ostrich They actually say “Mamma Mia”
Pasta in Italy is considered as first course. From Venetian to Sicilian, there are dozens of Italian dialects used throughout the country. Italians only drink cappuccino in the morning
Don’t give someone your best wishes. Instead, say “In bocca al lupo” or “into the wolf’s mouth,” as this means “good luck.”
Food
The Lasagna is well-loved classic Italian dish is made by baking sheets of lasagne pasta layered with cheese, ground meat, vegetables and different varieties of sauces, such as the ragù, bechamel or tomato sauce.
Tagliatelle al ragù alla Bolognese is one of the quintessential foods you have to eat in Bologna. Made with varying amounts of beef, pork, veal and often pancetta, the meat is browned with garlic and olive oil then simmered with a small amount of tomato paste, white wine, and milk. In Bologna, tagliatelle is the traditional pasta for the dish.
A cornmeal porridge that originated in northern Italy but can now be found throughout the different regions. Usually it’s topped with a ragù style sauce and some grated cheese but it can also be had as a side. It’s not unusual to find it topped with sauteed peppers and onions with sausage or just gorgonzola cheese. It’s sometimes left to cool then sliced and fried.
Traditionally considered as cucina povera, or poor man’s food, the ribollita was created by servants who collected unfinished food, such as bread and vegetables, from their masters before boiling these items in water to make a meal. The origin of this dish gives rise to its name, which translates to ‘reboiled’ in English.
Food
The Tortellino is certainly the most famous of the typical dishes of Bologna and can be found in most restaurants. If you want to eat as a local, ask for a plate of Tortellini in broth. They are often served in other ways but the traditional one are with broth. According to the original recipe, Tortellino is prepared by making a fresh egg pasta with a filling of meat and cheese, all strictly of Emilian origin.
Risotto – creamy rice dish made with arborio rice and chicken or beef broth that originated in northern Italy but can now be found throughout Italy. The short grain rice is slowly stirred with the broth over low heat until thick and creamy.
Mortadella di Bologna. Type spiced pork salami from Bologna!
Balsamic vinegar of Modena. One of the region’s most world-famous foodstuffs, proper, D.O.P.-protected balsamic vinegar can only be made in Modena… which is in EmiliaRomagna. Don’t miss it, especially a little bit trickled onto some Parmigiano-Reggiano!
Piselli alla pancetta. Peas cooked up with pancetta (a salt-cured, spiced Italian bacon), sometimes with pasta thrown in.
Useful phrases Buongiorno! (Hello! and Good morning!) Arrivederci! (Goodbye!) (Formal) Ciao! (Hello! and Good-bye!) (Informal) Salve! (Hello! and Good-bye!) (Neutral) Buonasera! (Good afternoon! Good evening!) (Formal) Buonanotte! (Good night!) (Informal) Come si chiama? (What is your name?) (Formal) Come ti chiami? (What is your name?) (Informal) Mi chiamo... (My name is. . .) Domenica - Sunday Come sta? (How are you?) (Formal) Lunedì – Monday Come stai? (How are you?) (Informal) Martedì – Tuesday Bene, grazie. (Fine, thank you.) Mercoledì – Wednesday Giovedì – Thursday Venerdì – Friday Sabato – Saturday Dov’è la stazione? (Where is the station?) Scusi, dov’è il bagno? (Where is the bathroom?) Per favore (Please.) Dove si mangia il miglior Per piacere (Please.) gelato? (Where can you get the best Grazie (Thank you.) ice cream?) Prego! (You’re welcome!; By all Come si arriva in Piazza means, after you.) Maggiore? (How do you get to Non c’è di che. (You’re welcome.) Piazza Maggiore?) Mi dispiace. (I’m sorry.) Mi scusi. (Excuse me, formal.) Sì. (Yes.) No. (No.)
If you want to see how Italians talk with their hands and gestures watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8hAOxsTpVY
Things to visit in Bologna Piazza Maggiore Piazza Maggiore is located right in the centre of the city and serves as an important historical place. This square is packed full with important buildings including the Pallazo d’Accursio, the Palazzo del Podesta, the Basilica di San Petronio and the Palazzo Comunale. Due torri Asinelli and Garisenda are two tall towers that stand next to each other and are both named after important Italian families. Asinelli stands at 97.2m and was used as a prison and a stronghold. Garisenda stands only at 48m but has an extremely noticeable tilt and overhang of 3.2m. San Petronio Dedicated to Saint Petronius who is actually the patron saint of Bologna, the church has a Gothic design and it is noted for both it sheer size and its unfinished front facade. Originally constructed in 1388 through to 1479, the church has never been truly finished. Sette chiese The complex Santo Stefano is composed of several sacred buildings. It is also famous as the seven churches or the Holy Jerusalem. The story starts back in 500 A.C when San Petronius built a church over a paganistic temple of Isis wishing to recreate a building that would recall the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
Things to visit in Bologna
Ferrari Museum in Maranello, is holding vintage models but not only of the legendary brand Ferrari. Making an appointment before the visit is compulsory. For more information: https://musei.ferrari.c om/en/maranello
Lamborghini in Sant’Agata Bolognese, is the a car museum, holding the whole collection of Lamborghini cars. You don’t need to make an appointment if you are going in a small group. You can reach the Lamborghini museum by bus 576 (direction Crevalcore).. For more information: www.lamborghini.com/
Ducati Museum in Borgo Panigale, is a motorcycle museum and has a large variety of motorcycle models since the beginning until now. At the same time you can visit the factory and see how a Ducati is produced. For more information: http://www.ducati.it/museo _ducati/il_museo.do/
Ferrara: 47 km / 30-50 minutes Modena: 46 km / 25-30 minutes Parma: 104 km / 1h Ravenna: 85 km / 1:00-1:14h (You can also have access to the sea-side) Florence: 108 km/ 1:14h (with one change in the city of Prato) / Venice: 152 km / 2:00h Rimini: 119 km / 1:30 h (You can also have access to the sea-side) San Marino: (country) 134 km / Bologna-Rimini with train, Rimini-San Marino with bus
Entertainment and free time Climbing the Asinelli Tower to see the extraordinary view of ancient city’s rooftops Hike to the top of San Luca under the longest portico in the world Relax in the Giardini Margherita – one of the nicest parks in the city In via di Casaglia at number 37, there are 300 steps, a place famous for the Bolognese. Once you get up, you arrive at the top of a hill, with a view of the sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca, in the middle of the San Pellegrino Park. Information about Bologna: Tourist information: Piazza Maggiore 1/e (Monday to Saturday: 9am 7pm; Sundays and Holidays: 10am - 5pm) www.bolognawelcome.com Caffè de la Paix Via Collegio di Spagna 5b Opening hours: 7:30-22:30 Aperitivo with buffet variable 7 euro after 18:00 Prosciutteria Via Guglielmo Oberdan 19/A Opening hours: 10:30-23:30 A complex of Traditional Food from Tuscany in a storage typical salumeria of Emilia-Romagna The aperitivo here contains wine and tagliere with a variety of sliced cold cuts Trattoria dell’Orsa Via Mentana 1 Opening hours: 12:30-23:30 Cremeria Funivia Piazza Cavour, 1/d/e Opening hours: 12:00-23:30
Pizza Casa Via delle belle Arti 6/A Opening hours 11:00-1:00 Spacca Napoli Pizzeria Via S. Vitale, 45/A Opening hours: 12:00-14:30 and 19:00-00:00
Lab16 Via Zamboni 16/D Opening hours: 07:30-23:00 Aperitivo with buffet variable 7 euro after 18:00 Gelateria Grom Via D’Azeglio 13 Opening hours: 12:00-00:00 Gelateria Gianni Via San Vitale (under the Torri di Asinelli) Opening hours: 12:00-23:00
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