Parma
Tempting new visitors just steps from the train station is this bountiful delicatessen dating to 1829, with dangling sausages, shelves of Lambrusco wines,…
Must-see shopping in Emilia-Romagna
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Enoteca Regionale Emilia Romagna
Emilia-Romagna
Whose idea of shopping for wine in Italy doesn't involve a 13th-century medieval castle and a rigorous, six-member blind tasting board? This worth-a…
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Bologna
For those looking for a true made-to-measure Italian suit, an exquisite experience awaits at this fiercely artisanal tailor, where Leonardo and Gianluca…
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Modena
Modena's best shop for balsamic vinegar represents 20 or so DOP producers belonging to the strictest and biggest of the three consortiums affiliated with…
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Bologna
This shop in Bologna's famed Quadrilatero neighbourhood specialises in beautifully packaged boxes of traditional Bolognese tortellini stuffed with…
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Parma
An arsenal of strung-up Parma ham hangs above the counter at Silvano Romani's temple of swine, one of Parma's absolute best for cured meats: prosciutto,…
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Bologna
Bang in the city centre, this is the shop of a foundation devoted to the preservation of historical art-house films. The shop sells original vintage…
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Parma
The owners of the former Salumeria Grisenti have gone green: this small but fantastic market now specialises in organic Tuscan-Ligurian-Emilian products…
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Bologna
Bolognese designer Alessandro Vignoli is a one-man show at this San Vitale boutique featuring streetwear-inspired sweaters, dresses and leaf-shaped flap…
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Bologna
A temple for musical purists, this old-school record shop is of more modest days, when browsing rows of vinyl and CDs was a perfectly entertaining way to…
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Bologna
Bologna's most famous cheese shop carries a wide selection of aged parmigiano reggiano, along with hams and other deli items. It doubles as a wine bar and…
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Modena
This supremely cool artisanal boutique and workshop does exquisite modern, vegetable-dyed leather items that range from cute and kitschy (leather…
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Mercato Antiquario Città di Bologna
Bologna
Bologna's excellent and atmospheric antiques market takes over Piazza Santo Stefano on the second Saturday and Sunday of the month. It's a great spot for…
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Bologna
In business since 1905, this speciality food shop in Bologna's Quadrilatero district features well-stocked shelves full of wine, olive oil, truffles,…
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Bologna
An interesting shop for unique, nearly 100% Italian-made (there's one Spaniard represented) jewellery, funky ceramics and interior design pieces, many of…
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Bologna
Pick up a bottle of Lambrusco and so much more at Bologna's award-winning and most authentic wine shop, with over 4000 different Italian labels and a…
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Emilia-Romagna
This is the spot to come to buy (and taste) local products like Brisighella's famous olive oil, Km0 Sangiovese wines and other artisanal products culled…
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Bologna
This three-level bookshop houses Eataly's gourmet market and restaurant along with thousands of books, including many in English, French and German.
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Bologna
Championing a rebel aesthetic, this art gallery/design shop mash-up sells vinyl, art-driven souvenirs, hipster backpacks and often punk-rock or revolution…
