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They say you haven't truly "learned" Italian until you've cooked it. 🍝

At ALCE Bologna, our Italian PLUS Cooking course is a professional-grade experience for those who love our language and our food. It is designed for students who want to dive deep into the heart of Italian culture.
Forget tourist traps or amateur home kitchens. You will master the entire Italian culinary tradition in our dedicated laboratory, guided by professional instructors who will help you expand your vocabulary while you learn by doing.

Why choose our Culinary Lab?
✅ Hands-on Method: Every recipe is done entirely on your own—supervised by professional chefs—from the first ingredient to the final plate. 👨‍🍳
✅ The Setting: Professional individual workstations equipped with high-end culinary tools.
✅ The Flexibility: 6, 9, or 12 hours/week modules to fit your Italian course.
✅ The Scope: Authentic recipes from our Bolognese roots to all-Italy classics.
✅ Wine Tasting: Possible combination with professional wine tasting sessions. 🍷
✅ The Experience: Every session ends with a shared 4-course dinner of the menu you prepared.

Master the language through the culinary art. 🔱
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The Eye on the Universe: The Specola Tower

In the heart of the University district, a tall, sturdy brick tower stands out: it is the Specola, the astronomical observatory built in 1712. For centuries, this was the place where Bolognese scientists observed the stars and calculated the secrets of the cosmos. Recently, the tower has been undergoing a major restoration to return it to its full Renaissance and scientific glory....

🇬🇧 Bologna’s Window to the Universe. 🔭✨
High above the university quarter stands the Specola Tower. For centuries, this was where astronomers mapped the stars, making Bologna a world leader in science. Today, it remains a breathtaking symbol of our city’s intellectual heritage. Our ALCE students love discovering this "stairway to the stars" during our cultural walks!

🇮🇹 La finestra di Bologna sull'Universo. 🔭✨
Sopra il quartiere universitario svetta la Torre della Specola. Per secoli, da qui gli astronomi hanno mappato le stelle, rendendo Bologna un leader mondiale della scienza. Oggi resta un simbolo mozzafiato del patrimonio intellettuale della nostra città. Gli studenti di ALCE amano scoprire questa "scala verso le stelle" durante le nostre passeggiate culturali!

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Italian + Culture: https://www.studyitalian.it/courses/italian-plus-culture/

Social Program: https://www.studyitalian.it/social-program/

The Eye on the Universe: The Specola Tower – Study Italian in Italy The Eye on the Universe: The Specola Tower Posted byblogstudyitalian5 April 202622 March 2026Posted incuriosity, history, science, tradition n the heart of the University district, a tall, sturdy brick tower stands out: it is the Specola, the astronomical observatory built in 1712. For centuries, th...

The Pulse of Bologna: The Streetlight of Life

🇬🇧 The Pulse of Bologna: The Streetlight of Life On the corner of Palazzo Re Enzo, right next to the famous Neptune Fountain, stands a common-looking iron streetlight. Most tourists walk past it without a second glance, but this lamp holds one of the most poetic secrets in Bologna: the "Lampione dei Neonati" (Newborns' Streetlight). Years ago, this light was electronically connected to the maternity wards of local hospitals....

🇬🇧 The Pulse of Bologna. ✨👶
Under the "Voltone del Podestà," there is a special streetlight. Every time a new baby is born in Bologna, the light flickers to celebrate a new life. It’s a poetic link between our ancient city and its future!

🇮🇹 Il Battito di Bologna. ✨👶
Sotto il Voltone del Podestà c'è un lampione speciale. Ogni volta che nasce un bambino a Bologna, la luce pulsa per celebrare una nuova vita. È un legame poetico tra la nostra città antica e il suo futuro!

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Social Program: https://www.studyitalian.it/social-program/

🇬🇧 The Pulse of Bologna: The Streetlight of Life – Study Italian in Italy 🇬🇧 The Pulse of Bologna: The Streetlight of Life Posted byblogstudyitalian4 April 202622 March 2026Posted inSenza categoria 🇬🇧 The Pulse of Bologna: The Streetlight of Life On the corner of Palazzo Re Enzo, right next to the famous Neptune Fountain, stands a common-looking iron streetlig...

The Standards of Beauty and Business: The Ancient Measures of Bologna

🇬🇧 Trust is set in Stone. 📏🏛️
Next time you pass by the entrance of Palazzo d'Accursio, look closely at the bricks. You'll find the "Piede Bolognese" and the official measures for bricks and tiles. For centuries, these carvings were the law! In Bologna, even beauty has its rules.

🇮🇹 La fiducia è scolpita nella pietra. 📏🏛️
La prossima volta che passi davanti all'ingresso di Palazzo d'Accursio, guarda bene i mattoni. Troverai il "Piede Bolognese" e le misure ufficiali per mattoni e tegole. Per secoli, queste incisioni sono state la legge! A Bologna, anche la bellezza ha le sue regole.

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The Standards of Beauty and Business: The Ancient Measures of Bologna – Study Italian in Italy The Standards of Beauty and Business: The Ancient Measures of Bologna Posted byblogstudyitalian3 April 20261 April 2026Posted inSenza categoria The Standards of Beauty and Business: The Ancient Measures of Bologna Sottotitolo: How Piazza Maggiore regulated trade and construction for centuries throug...

The Talking Tree: The Giant Plane Tree of Piazza Malpighi

🇬🇧 In the middle of the traffic of Piazza Malpighi stands a silent giant that has seen centuries of history: a monumental plane tree planted in the 16th century. It is one of the oldest trees in Italy. Legend says that its roots reach the ancient underground canals and that, if you listen closely, the rustle of its leaves tells the secrets of the travelers who once entered the city through the nearby Porta Saragozza....

🇬🇧 A Green Giant in the Heart of Bologna. 🌳✨
Standing tall in Piazza Malpighi is the city's oldest resident: the secular Plane Tree. Surving wars and changes, this monumental tree is a silent witness to history. At ALCE, we love to show our students these living monuments!

🇮🇹 Un Gigante Verde nel Cuore di Bologna. 🌳✨
In Piazza Malpighi svetta il residente più antico della città: il Platano secolare. Sopravvissuto a guerre e cambiamenti, questo albero monumentale è un testimone silenzioso della storia. Ad ALCE amiamo mostrare ai nostri studenti questi monumenti vivi!

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Italian + Culture: https://www.studyitalian.it/courses/italian-plus-culture/

Social Program: https://www.studyitalian.it/social-program/

The Talking Tree: The Giant Plane Tree of Piazza Malpighi – Study Italian in Italy The Talking Tree: The Giant Plane Tree of Piazza Malpighi Posted byblogstudyitalian2 April 20261 April 2026Posted incuriosity, nature and green 🇬🇧 In the middle of the traffic of Piazza Malpighi stands a silent giant that has seen centuries of history: a monumental plane tree planted in the 16...

🇬🇧 8 Millimeters of Perfection. 🍝✨
In Bologna, the Tagliatella is a serious matter. Since 1972, its official width has been protected at the Chamber of Commerce: exactly 8 mm (the 12,270th part of the Asinelli Tower). And remember: "Spaghetti Bolognese" do not exist! At ALCE, our Italian + Cooking students learn that behind a great dish, there is always a precise rule. Discover the full story on our blog! Link in Bio. 🏛️

🇬🇧 8 Millimeters of Perfection. 🍝✨
In Bologna, the Tagliatella is not just pasta; it’s a legal matter! Since 1972, its official width has been protected at the Chamber of Commerce: exactly 8 mm (the 12,270th part of the Asinelli Tower). Anything else is just "fettuccine". At ALCE, our Italian + Cooking students learn that behind a great dish, there is always a precise rule.

🇮🇹 8 Millimetri di Perfezione. 🍝✨
A Bologna la Tagliatella non è solo pasta; è una questione legale! Dal 1972, la sua larghezza ufficiale è depositata alla Camera di Commercio: esattamente 8 mm (la 12.270ª parte della Torre degli Asinelli). Tutto il resto sono solo "fettuccine". Ad ALCE, i nostri studenti di Italiano + Cucina imparano che dietro un grande piatto c'è sempre una regola precisa.

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The Golden Rule of Tagliatella: The Official Measure – Study Italian in Italy The Golden Rule of Tagliatella: The Official Measure Posted byblogstudyitalian1 April 202622 March 2026Posted inSenza categoria The Golden Rule of Tagliatella: A Matter of Law In Bologna, the perfect Tagliatella is not a suggestion—it is a legal standard. On April 16, 1972, the Official Measure wa...

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The Devil on the Wall: The Secrets of Piazza Santo Stefano

Look up! Can you spot the Devil? 👹✨

Bologna is a city of red bricks and hidden secrets. If you walk through the beautiful Piazza Santo Stefano and look at the facade of Palazzo Rangoni, you might find a disturbing face staring back at you. Why is there a devil hidden among the noble decorations? And what does it have to do with the "Seven Churches" complex? ⛪

In our latest blog post, we dive into the legends of one of the most magical squares in Italy. Discover the stories we explore with our students during our Social Program and Italian + Culture courses! 🇮🇹

Read the full story here: https://blogstudyitalian.org/2026/03/30/the-devil-of-santo-stefano-giambologna-bologna/

🇮🇹 Guarda in alto! Riesci a vedere il Diavolo? 👹✨

Bologna è una città di mattoni rossi e segreti nascosti. Se passeggi nella splendida Piazza Santo Stefano e guardi la facciata di Palazzo Rangoni, potresti imbatterti in un volto inquietante che ti fissa. Perché c'è un diavolo nascosto tra le decorazioni nobiliari? E cosa c'entra con il complesso delle "Sette Chiese"? ⛪

Nel nostro ultimo post sul blog, ci immergiamo nelle leggende di una delle piazze più magiche d'Italia. Scopri le storie che esploriamo con i nostri studenti durante il Social Program e i corsi di Italiano + Cultura! 🇮🇹

Leggi la storia completa qui: https://blogstudyitalian.org/2026/03/30/the-devil-of-santo-stefano-giambologna-bologna/

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🇬🇧 The Renaissance Devil and the Spiteful Neighbors: The Secrets of Piazza Santo Stefano Bologna is known as "The Learned," but beneath its intellectual porticos lies a fascinating side made of ancient rivalries and artistic revenges. The most iconic example is found in the beautiful Piazza Santo Stefano, a place of peace and spirit that, ironically, hides two "devilish" secrets....

The Devil on the Wall: The Secrets of Piazza Santo Stefano – Study Italian in Italy The Devil on the Wall: The Secrets of Piazza Santo Stefano Posted byblogstudyitalian30 March 202622 March 2026Posted inart, curiosity, history, mistery and secrets, Senza categoria 🇬🇧 The Renaissance Devil and the Spiteful Neighbors: The Secrets of Piazza Santo Stefano Bologna is known as “T...