Lying in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy some 125km south of Venice, the city of Ravenna is relatively unknown on the Italian cultural circuit yet it is home to numerous monuments which appear on the UNESCO World Heritage List. These attractions have been recognised for their exquisite mosaics which date back to the 5th century and are representative of the Roman, Arian, and Byzantine civilizations which settled in the region.
Playing host to a number of high profile trade fairs and events each year, the Italian city of Bologna is no stranger to business travellers. It’s also home to a large proportion of small and medium sized industries, so it’s definitely geared up to its regular influx of corporate visitors.
On the numerous times I’ve visited the city in the course of work, I’ve been pleasantly surprised at the range of facilities and the progressive local infrastructure. It’s a lovely place in which to do business (hey, it’s Italy!) and I’ve picked up a few local tips that might help make a short stay here even more productive and enjoyable.
The historic city of Verona is famously said to have more Roman ruins than any other Italian city, beside Rome, but don’t let this fact blind you to everything else the city has to offer. Verona was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site not just because of the excellent condition of its Roman architecture but because it is also crammed with medieval buildings, Renaissance art and a raft of other cultural treasures too.
Any food lover who enjoys the little luxuries in life will get a real kick out of Bologna. This is a charming medieval Italian city nestled in the Emilia-Romagna region, where you will find superb culture and tantalising cuisine. This has lead many to claim that it is the “gastronomic capital” of Italy – a strong statement indeed!
I’m a sucker for romance, and whenever I am asked about a romantic spot that has really stuck with me, my mind always wanders back to Verona, in Italy. Stunning architecture as the backdrop for candlelit dinners, glasses of fabulous wine enjoyed on balmy evenings, deliriously happy couples riding Vespas along the charming narrow streets, and delightful hotels nestled among some of the most beautiful cobbled streets in the world; you couldn’t really ask for more. Recommended read: Verona is for Lovers The clichéd images of the city that you’re bombarded with online actually don’t do this wonderful place justice.
