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The 7 Secrets of Bologna

The 7 Secrets Of Bologna - Life Beyond The Room

A few months ago, talking to one of my university colleagues, I discovered something cool about one of the most beautiful Italian cities: Bologna. She told me how this city is architecturally stunning, how cordial local people are and how intriguing it would be to go discover the seven secrets of Bologna. I had never […]

Il Ponte del Diavolo – The Devil’s Bridge

Il Ponte Del Diavolo - The Devil'S Bridge - Life Beyond The Room

In Bobbio, a quaint village in the province of Piacenza, there is a bridge, dating back to Roman times, that crosses the Trebbia river and connects the two main areas of the borgo. The bridge is considered the symbol of the town but why is it called “Ponte Gobbo” (Hunchbacked Bridge) or “Ponte del Diavolo” (Devil’s […]