The crisp air of the morning is mixed with the warmth of the middle of the day and, after a winter infinite as that to which we have witnessed this year, every ray of sunshine is an injection of energy and health. Walking through the streets of the historic center or joyning of ‘hospitality of the gazebo outside of the Bolognese restaurant offers to the  tourists as to the locals a chance to experience the city at the height of its possibilities.

During this period of ‘years to while away Bologna also has some beautiful public parks where you can relax, take walks, ride a bike or simply lie in the sun. In this post I will try to present the public parks of our city.

THE BOLOGNA’S HILLS

Cremonini has made them fmous in all Italy as a circuit suitable for “Vespa special” and brought in a song so egregious a feeling that every Bolognese has in his heart. The close proximity to the city center but also its rustic character made ​​it the ideal place to escape  from the “problems”. Exploited since ancient times by younger citizens when truant, give wonderful corners of peace and tranquility as well as challenging paths to be exploited by mountain bike. They are beautiful during the weekend, when they are occupied by large groups of people but maybe during the week when the influx of people is less, give moments of serenity and peace even more precious. They are the ideal place in which to enjoy a beautiful sunset or reading a good book lying on a blanket.

VILLA GHIGI ‘ S PARK

Just above Porta San Mamolo is easily reachable on foot from the center. It offers a beautiful trail for walking and numerous sunny meadows on which to lie down peacefully. The trees offer shady oasis in which to stop and for the sport was set up a fitness trail with several stations located throughout the park.

On either side of the path were planted many fruit trees and large tree species native and exotic (including oak, hornbeam blacks, a centuries-old Himalayan cedar and a beautiful yew), in addition to a beech wood which is well naturalized instead of unusual altitudine

It owes its name to the Chigi family in 1972 he donated the property to the municipality of Bologna.

CAVAIONI PARK

Is the “beach” for many Bolognese. And maybe Hills Park farther away from the city but not the least frequented.

For many summers in the evening, hosted entertainment events while during the day it is occupied for the most part by lovers of  tan. Until recently it was also possible to rent sun beds and umbrellas. It ‘a kind of plateau located on the hilltops, one of the few flat meadows that I can find and this is often transformed into a football field or frisbee stadium.

Virtually inside  the park there is a riding school from which it is possible to go horseback riding, and in recent years, following the restoration of the villa was set up a restaurant.

L’idea di creare una sezione del blog sul golf , principalmente legato al segmento turistico,  nasce dalla contraddizione che numerosi hotel a Bologna si “spacciano” come adatti ad accogliere golfisti ma in effetti non sanno neanche di cosa stanno parlando…

Sono il direttore dell’Hotel Metropolitan appassionato golfista da anni, socio del Golf Club Bologna, uno dei più prestigiosi Circoli italiani che proprio nel 2010 ha compiuto 50 anni .

Come appassionato golfista ho conosciuto direttamente ed ho giocato in alcuni percorsi tra i più belli in Italia e all’estero, mi ricordo con piacere il famoso “teeth of the dog” (per me non era ancora nulla di che tranne che un percorso come altri…provare per credere) a Casa de Campo dove ancora neofita ho imparato a conoscere alcune regole fondamentali per potere giocare all’estero grazie al supporto di un Caddy eccezionale.

Mi sono poi trovato spesso, per la mia professione e anche durante il tempo libero, a frequentare hotel di particolare riferimento golf; bene, a parte alcune strutture proprio inserite nel percorso che per forza di cose sanno bene quali sono le esigenze dei golfisti, altre pensano al golf unicamente come segmento interessante di un mercato in espansione e solo allo scopo di riempire camere.

Per alcuni direttori, non dico receptionist, un ferro 9 è identico alla racchetta da tennis, un sand potrebbe essere una bellissima spiaggia e non hanno l’idea di come sia duro uscire dal bunker.

Quindi ritengo che per potere scegliere bene un Hotel per golfisti non basta sfogliare le tante guide, peraltro utilissime e non trascurabili, ma dopo avere fatto una prima ricerca andare sul sito dell’Hotel stesso e toccare con mano se ci siano certe caratteristiche che lo differenziano.

Dopo tanti anni che gioco a golf ho imparato ad accogliere i golfisti, dare loro alcuni consigli di prima mano sui percorsi della regione, dedicare a loro una saletta dove sfogliare le ultime riviste specializzate, consigliarLi sull’itinerario migliore per raggiungere il Golf Club ed essere a loro dedicati durante e anche dopo il loro soggiorno

Claudio Salvatore – Hospitality Manager

Hotel Metropolitan & Met’s Apartment

Very happy of ‘wave positive and eager to participate in some of these in person we present a brief schedule of concerts with links to the site of’ artist.

Taking advantage of the presence of their favorite singer or band in town is a good excuse to discover the beauty of an historical center of the best preserved in Italy.

Both the stadium Dall ‘Ara and the Unipol Arena are located not more than 20 min. away from the center and are well connected.

•      CONCERT FOR LUCIO March 4 2013 PIAZZA MAGGIORE

•      JUSTIN BIEBER March 23 2013 UNIPOL ARENA

•      EROS RAMAZZOTTI April 3 2013 UNIPOL ARENA

•      SENSATION WHITE April 13 UNIPOL ARENA

•      GREEN DAY June 6 2013 UNIPOL ARENA

•      JOVANOTTI June 15 DALL’ ARA STADIUM

•      VASCO ROSSI 22-23-26 June DALL’ ARA STADIUM

The dominant theme of the evening is “from above” or the performances of the artists will take place all by ‘high terrace of Palazzo Re Enzo and transform Crescentone of Piazza Maggiore in a track in the open, where amongst medieval buildings will creep experimental electronic sounds and . Keep up the great match between Bologna and contemporary music, a contrast that gave a wonderful time, even during previous events (see Robot festival).

It starts with musical entertainment by Len, famous deejay resident of Ravenna Bronson that leave the scene at around midnight Serge Pizzorno, musician and songwriter of Kazabian.

Always trying to ride the wave of the contrast between the ancient and the modern location of the incumbent, will not fail even this year ‘the traditional burning of the “Vecchione” at Midnight. This year for the construction were interviewed two young artists Bolognesi that under the common name of PetriPaselli try to interpret a centuries-old tradition with a modern twist in which a large puppet that represents the old year is burned, as if to forget the any ugly past and pave the way for new advances that.

We invite you to celebrate the New Year ‘in Bologna and remember to check our website special offers for longer stays. At a party in fact many museums will be open and from this link you can download the pdf with the times and locations of the various exhibits.

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The Bologna jazz tradition has its origin in the 30′s and 40′s and in the 50′s and 60′s with the organization of international festival that grows the name of the city in Europe . Since 2006 take place the Bologna Jazz Festival, a worthy successor to a category of events that began in 1958.

From 15 to 25 November 2012 all fans of the genre will be having fun with the number and quality of the concerts that were organized. Here is the link with the complete program is distributed in many different locations, the city theater tavern. Gives the festival after another major event that has occupied Bologna in September, that is “the way of  Jazz” this year commemorated a great Italian music: Lucio Dalla.

The staff of ‘Metropolitan Hotel will assist you in booking tickets and in the’ logistics of travel and will provide a good starting point due to its location in the historic center. For info and booking marketing@hotelmetropolitan.com

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Si lavora meglio e una volta fuori dagli orari standard di lavoro c’è la possibilità di godersi le numerose attività collaterali che quest’estate non mancano davvero .

Per quello che riguarda i concerti e le manifestazioni, un gran bel lavoro secondo noi è stato fatto da “bè”, ovvero Bologna estate che ha raccolto e riordinato numerossime iniziative , valorizzando spesso angoli della città che gli stessi bolognesi non sempre frequentano .

Se siete degli sportivi e la vostra passione è la bicicletta , potete sfogarvi approfittando della pedonalizzazione ormai diventata  un classico durante il week end . I T-days , che anche se al centro di numerose polemiche, stanno trovando un loro equilibrio tra sostenibilità e logistica dei trasporti, e offrono sicuramente un centro  cittadittadino rilassato e sicuro per ogni tipo di ciclista, dal bambino che sta imparando o al cicloviaggiatore  professionista .

Se invece siete assetati di cultura o perchè no, cercate refrigerio nelle ampie sale di un museo, potete usufruire del percorso culturale artistico e museale articolato negli edifici del centro storico, organizzato da Genus bononiae oppure visitare la Mambo , il museo d’ arte moderna di Bologna .

L’estate con le sue miti temperature serali, permette inoltre ai numerosi ristoranti del centro storico di poter usufruire dei dehor all’ aperto e allora la grande tradizione enogastronomica bolognese  si mescola ai colori della città illuminata  . Per questa stagione , ma proseguirà fino al 30 di Novembre , è stata creata un iniziativa che vede anche fra i creatorie l’ ACCADEMIA DELLLA CUCINA ITALIANA chiamato Menù vera Bologna che permette di poter assaporare le specialità locali in numerosissime location e con menù adatti atutte le tasche .

Con questo post abbiamo solo cercato di presentare alcune delle numerose iniziative estive bolognesi di cui si può apprifittare durante la stagione estiva , sia che passiate per lavoro o che siate nel bel mezzo di una vacanza . Forse potreste trovare ispirazione e visitare angoli del nostro territorio che vi sorprenderanno durante questo periodo di “quiete”.

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The first from 8-18 June is the Biografilm festival aims to celebrate on  the big screen the lives of some characters.

“The selection of stories for this eight edition of the Biografilm Festival seems to have brought with them contradictory perspectives: the protagonists of Biografilm all have an idea, a project, an objective, a passion for which they have fought and are poised to share at large. ”

The second festival from 23 to 30 June will be found 26sima edition of Cinema, an event that has never betrayed the expectations, a staple for movie lovers will enjoy it as much as 4 rooms open with both daytime and evening events and screenings that can use the splendid setting of Piazza Maggiore for projections of 10 pm . Still alive in our personal memories of the projection “The sweet life” of Fellini a few years ago we saw virtually cycling eating an ice cream, where the living that magical black and white screen had taken possession of all the center of Bologna.

We can only advise you to consult the links listed above to be given access to programs and choose the event that intrigues you the most … ENJOY!

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From April 15 to November 30, 2012, Bologna and its province offer a good opportunity to taste the authentic flavors of the tradition of Bologna, highlighting the history and culture that have accompanied and made ​​famous in the world.
A select number of restaurants in the area, selected according to requirements of quality and service, offer the possibility to enjoy, in full respect of tradition, dishes of Bologna indicated by the Italian cuisine prepared according to the original recipe filed in Room of Commerce. The restaurants are classified into three price ranges.
The city also will be involved in various initiatives (in the center tastings and cultural events related to food) to give the public the opportunity to experience a gastronomic culture all round.

More info on the event of www.menuverabologna.it

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Il 4 maggio alle 21 Noemi che alle 21.00 si esibirà con una tappa del suo tour Rosso Noemi

Il 5 Maggio invece alle ore 21:00 sarà il turno di Pino Daniele che presenterà il suo Tour 2012 La grande Madre .

Due bravi artisti entrambi dall’anima Blues che sapranno sicuramente riempire i cuori degli spettatori e far vivere loro un piacevole week-end musicale nella splendida città di Bologna . Approfittate delle nostre offerte speciali per week-end e chiedete informazioni al banco della reception  per poter vivere l’ esperienza completa di un soggiorno ricco di musica a Bologna

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