Dominic O’Dierno has built up more than 20 years of experience in financial strategy and investment management. Currently CEO at Portland-Oregon-based Amare, LLC, he provides a range of executive-level consulting services that include business development, accounting management, and operational guidance. Also an avid world traveler, Dominic O'Dierno counts Italy among his favorite destinations.
Portland’s sister city of Bologna is for many travelers an off-the-beaten-path destination, often neglected in favor of splashier sites like Rome, Venice, or Milan. But the northern Italian city offers a variety of enriching experiences for those who choose to seek it out.
Bologna is home to “la dotta, la rossa, e la grassa.” The Italian “dotta” refers to its history of education - it’s home to the University of Bologna, founded in the Middle Ages - while “la rossa” references its many terracotta red roofs - or its history of support for left-wing politics. “La grassa” means “the fat” - its sumptuous variety of not-to-be-missed dishes.
Bologna is home to the longest stretch of arched porticoes in the world, and visitors love walking the city center in their shade. The city’s historic churches include the San Domenico Basilica, whose walls enclose three little-known statues by Michelangelo.
In addition to its wealth of cultural heritage, galleries, eclectic boutiques, and charming open-air markets, Bologna is an ideal spot for day trips. Hikers can easily access trails across the rugged Emilia Romagna region, spend a day at the seaside, or hop a train to more tourist-trodden regions like Florence, only about 50 miles away.
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