Alex Sakalis
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Alex Sakalis is a writer and journalist whose work has appeared in the BBC, The Economist and openDemocracy among others. He lives in Bologna. Follow him on Instagram at @sakalisalex.
Articles by Alex Sakalis
The city of Bologna is quickly becoming a destination in its own right rather than just a curiosity stop on the Venice-Florence-Rome route. You could…
Poor Reggio Emilia. Though picturesque like all north Italian patrician towns, it lacks the showstopper sights of nearby Milan or Ferrara. It’s one of…
Known for its beautifully preserved centro storico, its role as the birthplace of the Italian flag and the namesake of one half of Parmigiano-Reggiano…
Bologna is often touted as the food capital of Italy and is home to some of the country’s most famous delicacies, such as tortellini, tagliatelle al r…
Giovanni “Gio” Ponti (1891-1979) is widely regarded as one of the most influential architects and designers of all time.
A modern-day renaissance man…
Bologna is a fascinating city. Large enough to never be boring, yet small enough to never feel overwhelming, it sits roughly at the tripoint between M…
Ed., March 21, 2023: We're re-sharing this article as it was originally published in 2020. Gorizia and Nova Gorica will share the title of European Ca…
Ed., March 23, 2024: We’re revisiting this article, originally published in 2019, as Italy prepares to mark the 150th anniversary of Guglielmo Marconi…
Udine , the historical capital and second largest city in the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, is an overlooked gem.
With its Renaissance squares, Ven…