Market · Italy · Emilia-Romagna
Quadrilatero Market
Medieval market lanes lined with delis, bakeries and fresh pasta shops.
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Why Quadrilatero Market matters
A few lanes east of Piazza Maggiore are packed with food shops and stalls: hanging hams, wheels of Parmigiano, mortadella, tortellini, and tiny bars. It's the best place in Bologna to pick up lunch and soak in the local food culture.
Talking points
- Specialities include tortellini, mortadella and Parmigiano.
- Shops have been trading here for centuries.
- Perfect for a picnic lunch.
- Many shops close on Sunday afternoon.
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