Discover the Traditional Bread from Bologna, Italy

About the city of Bologna

Located in the heart of Italy, Bologna is the capital of Emilia Romagna and a historic crossroads for trade and culture. With a population of 400,000 and a metropolitan area of 1 million, it remains a major transport hub, home to Italy’s main highway and train connections. Bologna is an economic powerhouse, hosting BolognaFiere, one of Europe’s most important trade fairs, and excelling in industries such as automation, motors, fashion, agrifood, and creative sectors. This fusion of culture and technology has made Bologna a center for innovation and high quality of life. Named European Capital of Culture in 2000 and a UNESCO Creative City of Music in 2006, Bologna is home to the world’s oldest university, founded in 1088. Its well-preserved medieval old town, featuring 42 kilometers of UNESCO-listed porticoes, adds to its cultural richness.

Discover the traditional bread of Bologna

Immerse yourself in the fascinating stories, traditions, and flavors of the unique breads from UNESCO Creative Cities. Click “Discover More” to explore the Creative Knowledge Platform, the project’s heri-telling platform, where farmers, millers, and bakers share their heritage and passion through captivating images, videos, and stories.

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Breads of the Creative Cities, the first inter-cluster project of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, launched in 2018 by the Creative Knowledge Foundation in partnership with Tucson UCC, celebrates the diversity of local staple foods through bread as a symbol of cultural identity. It showcases stories, traditions, and practices from Creative Cities worldwide, giving voice to bakers, millers, and farmers.

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