Archive for 'Emilia-Romagna'

David Bowie Is is a hugely successful exhibition designed by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, to honour and remember the life, times and career of rock superstar, artist, actor, fashion innovator and cultural icon, David Bowie. It is the first international retrospective of his career and life and Bologna is the only Italian city that will be showing the exhibition.

The exhibition first opened in London in 2013 and then toured Chicago, San Paolo, Toronto, Paris, Berlin, Melbourne and Groningen. From July 14^th to November 13^th 2016, it will be displayed at MAMbo, Bologna's leading museum of modern art.

Once they've found a vacation rental in Emilia Romagna, any Bowie fans visiting the area will want to make time to head to Bologna for this exhibition.

Built between 1196 and 1307, the pink marble Baptistery of Parma is one of the most distinctive and memorable buildings in the entire city. It is also one of the most highly regarded and well-known of all medieval structures and is a clear example of the transition from Romanesque to Gothic art in Italy. Octagonal in shape, built out of pink Verona marble and standing tall, made of four tiers of open loggias topped by a row of blind arches and crowning pinnacles, it is a striking and impressive building. While the exterior is harmonious and elegant, inside is a riot of colour with painted frescoes and elaborate embellishments. The result is a deeply fascinating building with plenty to take in. If you've found the perfect vacation rental in Emilia Romagna, then be sure to visit Parma and stop by the Baptistery.

MAMbo, or the Bologna Modern Art Museum, is the leading space for the exhibition of Modern Art in Bologna and one of the leading institutions in Italy. It is 9,500m² of space in the city which is entirely devoted to visual culture and experimentation. The building itself is a former bakery on Don Minzoni Street where creativity is now born and nourished, instead of edible treats. Still, it is a site that delights the senses and engages the viewers to react, comment, learn and contribute. The permanent collection is made up of Italian art from World War II to the present day and there are also regular exhibitions of visiting collections and artists. For serious fans of modern art, this is not only a must-see while in Bologna but, also, while in Italy. Just find a holiday rental in Emilia-Romagna and spend a day exploring the city of Bologna and her extraordinary modern art museum.

Brisighella is a medieval town and spa centre in Emilia-Romagna which has been recognised as one of the Best Small Towns of Italy and has received an Orange Flag for its preservation of the town's historical centre, sustainable tourism and easily accessible tourist information services. Not only charming and chock full of things to do, the town also takes good care of its visitors. Additionally, though it has lots to offer, it is never overrun with tourists. Located in the Lamone Valley on the Lamone River, it has beautiful surroundings and looks like something out of a fairytale with its distinct silhouette. Find a villa with pool in Emilia-Romagna and see everything the town has to offer for yourself.

Every village, town and city in Italy has somewhere to buy decent gelato. It's an intrinsic part of Italian culture and life. There are almost 30,000 artisan gelaterie across the Italian territory and is a 2.5 billion Euro market. With traditional flavours, genuine ingredients and artisan production, it is set apart as something special and unique. Anzola dell'Emilia can be seen as a particular epicentre for gelato in Italy as it is home to Carpigiani, a historic ice-cream brand who established a university and museum in the town. Find a villa with pool in Emilia-Romagna and you could spend a day eating and learning about gelato in Anzola dell'Emila.