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Rome, Milan, Venice, and the Amalfi Coast may be the household names of Italy, but there are so many other amazing gems<\/a> to explore.<\/p>\n

From stunning islands to storybook towns<\/a> and historic cultural cities, it’s no wonder Italy has soared to new tourism heights.<\/p>\n

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Rome is undoubtedly the most popular for travelers to immerse themselves into the fascinating city’s ancient culture with well-preserved sites like the famous Colosseum.<\/p>\n

With that comes unavoidable crowds unless you’re willing to give other places a fair chance. <\/p>\n

With nearly 200 \u2018travel experts’ boasting of Bologna<\/strong> as their favorite underrated getaway according to Express<\/a>, it’s time to unveil one of Italy’s most gorgeous destinations flying under the radar.<\/p>\n

A Foodie’s Dream Turned Reality<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Anyone who has been to or dreamed of vacationing in Italy has food on the brain. <\/p>\n

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From the moment we saw the spaghetti scene in Lady and the Tramp<\/em> growing up, it’s like the craving for Italian food is engrained in us.<\/p>\n

There’s nothing against Rome in terms of food, but Bologna is widely seen as Italy’s food capital. <\/p>\n

Set in the delightful region of Emilia-Romagna, known for its fertile soil producing a vast array of produce and wine, Bologna has its roots both literally and figuratively planted in the food scene.<\/p>\n

Home to classic dishes such as the city’s signature Bolognese pasta along with rag\u00f9, tortellini, and mortadella, it’s no wonder renowned traveler and chef, Anthony Bourdain filmed a Parts Unknown episode here showcasing all the goodies of the region.<\/p>\n

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Check out Sfoglia Rina<\/a>. <\/p>\n

They’ve been around over 60 years whipping up delicious made-from-scratch meals where one recent guest raved, \u2018This is place to get a home, soul healing kind of meal. No frills, just big on wholesome fresh flavors’.<\/p>\n

A City Center Oozing Charm And Character<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Again, there’s nothing quite like the Colosseum, but Bologna isn’t claiming to top Rome \u2013 we’re just saying expect fewer crowds and to embrace this historical city for what it is, a truly awesome place to visit oozing charm and character at seemingly every turn.<\/p>\n

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There are no flashy skyscrapers here. Heck, Starbucks opened their first Bologna location 4 months ago, which speaks to the staunch fight to hold up long-held traditions to keep the city as original as possible.<\/p>\n

First-timers may want to explore Bologna by walking to better to absorb all the nooks and crannies in this jam-packed city.<\/p>\n

Walking around, you may discover hidden cafes, wine bars, and local shops. Doing so, you can’t help but notice the city’s most unique features \u2013 UNESCO-protected porticoes.<\/p>\n

If that’s a word you’ve never heard, we’re in the same boat. Porticoes are covered walkways protecting locals and tourists alike from blistering heat or rain, connecting over 38 miles of Bologna.<\/p>\n

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The city center itself, specifically Piazza Maggiore, is one of the most well-preserved in all of Europe, not just Italy.<\/p>\n

Some of the top sites worth checking out are:<\/p>\n