Arrival feels unusually light here. The airport sits close to the city, and the historic center is reached within minutes — no long transitions, no dispersal of attention. One lands and is already inside the atmosphere, free to begin wandering almost immediately.
Lively markets, small bars and café tables shape the city’s daily tempo, supported by a long university tradition that keeps the atmosphere young and intellectually vibrant. It is a place where people gather easily and time is allowed to unfold.
Shielded by walls and historic architecture, these inner gardens form a quieter layer of the city. Designed for care rather than display, they are cultivated spaces where seasonality guides growth and time is measured through light, shadow and bloom.
Open only on rare occasions, these gardens offer a brief opportunity to experience Bologna from within — an intimate encounter with its green heart, where nature and architecture coexist in balance. Visiting these spaces gently invites participants to extend their stay into the weekend, allowing time for discovery beyond the workshop.
