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The 10 Best Gift & Specialty Shops in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
While crowds of tourists fill Venice, Florence and Rome, Bologna remains relatively quiet in comparison. This medieval university town is charming, historic and fun to explore… and you'll find Bologna's local cuisine is light-years away from the American deli meat bearing the city's name.
Restaurants in Bologna
1. Crete - Piece Unique
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Ceramics, design,
Reviewed By VelhoSorriso
A most wonderful art coop. The founders, Elisabetta Bovina and Carlo Pastore, opened Studio Elica in 1995. Since then, they've worked in design and applied arts, ceramics, fashion and performing arts. Extremely prolific artists, they are committed to the creation of their own collections signed as Studio Elica, and also work for other brands, such as Visionnaire, Fos Ceramiche, and Arcolaio. The Crete pièce unique in Bologna opened in 2009, an eclectic space, which is at the same time a showroom for their creations, a gallery where they personally curate a selection of pieces by other designer-makers, and an experimental platform for performing art shows.
2. Enoteca La Cantina Castellucci
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Castellucci Family run the Enoteca La Cantina since 1960 in Bologna. You can find organic wines, liquors and spirits, italian delicatessen and Balsamic Vinegar from Modena and Reggio Emilia.
3. Donata Stranieri Bijoux
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
The shop offers a great choice of jewellery of excellent taste. The pieces are often unique, made by the owner herself. She uses semi-precious stones, pearls and corals and combines them with plastic and other cheap materials. One of the most successful collections is "Stranieri animals", a colourful and ironic zoo of necklaces, rings, bracelets, brooches and anklets.
4. StregaTe Tea Shop
5. La Tarlatana
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By goingtochina73 - Portland, United States
I haven't been to this shop in probably 8 years, but just came across one of the etchings I purchased there and happened to find a little tag in it. I thought I would look it up to see if there is any chance they had an online shop, and found so many mentions of it! I used to go to Bologna fairly regularly for a show, and made sure that I went to this shop every time. She is kind and friendly, and her pieces are beautiful, some whimsical, and all amazing, I quickly realized when seeing just a few large pieces and almost all small pieces, paired with her working over a magnifying glass, that she must prefer small detail to large surfaces. I asked her and she very quietly said "oh yes!" We have just 3 small pieces and they are all treasured. This shop is like a small museum, where you simply cannot stop flipping to see her amazing work, and must leave with some pieces of your own!
6. Beerbo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Beer shop sale and tasting of the best Italian and foreign craft beers
7. Terre Rare
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
One Off Handmade Pieces: Ceramics, Research And Author Bijoux, Painting And Much More
8. Formaggeria Barbieri dal 1968
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Formaggeria Con Vasta Scelta Di Parmigiano Reggiano, Parmigiano Reggiano Di Montagna,pecorino,pecorino Romano,pecorino Di Fossa,cheese Dairy, Vasta Scelta Di Confetture,marmellate,mostarde,oilo,tartufo,aceto,miele,pasta Gentile,tortellini, Mortadella, Stronghino, Salsiccia Passita
