In mid-September, Bologna gathers all the sweet tooth. It's time for Cioccoshow di Bologna when there is a traditional chocolate fair, which is sure to please those who can not imagine their life without chocolate. The venue of the fair is Piazza Maggiore, XX Settembre, and Galvani. Besides tasting all sorts of delicious chocolate desserts, the festival is accompanied by live music. Another important gastronomic event in the calendar life of Bologna is MortadellaBO', a festival dedicated to the "Queen of Sausages". It takes place in mid-September in a city near Bologna - Zola Predosa.
The event under the simple name of Bologna Festival is held between the middle of March and mid-May. The event is dedicated to classical music and is regularly attended by renowned and talented orchestras, conductors and musicians from all over the world as participants. Manzoni Theatre serves as a permanent venue for the festival. Within the framework of the event, there is a festival of young talents, during which young talents awarded at prestigious international competitions demonstrate all their skills. A special children's program is also organized.
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