Rent Minivan in Bologna

Gourmets are also encouraged to visit it because the locals have a special attitude to food. In general, Bologna is often called the culinary capital of Italy due to the variety of dishes offered by the region. The city has become home to such specialties as spaghetti Bolognese, tagliatelle, tortellini, passatelli, lasagna verdi alla bolognese, mortadella di bologna, bollito, friggione, certosino. The list of local dishes seems to be endless, that's how diverse the local cuisine is. Be sure to try all these dishes while in Bologna. As well as it is necessary to taste traditional wines served in the region - Pignoletto, Pino Bianco, Cagnina di Romagna.

The fact that Bologna is the true culinary capital of Italy is confirmed by the number of gastronomic festivals taking place here. The most famous, perhaps, is Gran Festival Internazionale della Zuppa, locally known as "Soup In The Street". The event is of competitive nature: each participant should cook about 10 liters of any soup and treat everyone on the street with it. The winner receives the "Audience Award" through the popular vote. The award is a ladle made of gold, silver, and bronze respectively, depending on the rank. The main city streets serve as the venue for the festival and the most spectacular actions take place on via Salgari. The date is the end of April.
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