Bolognina neighbourhood offers diverse dining and avoids gentrification
Residents in Bologna's Bolognina quarter describe a multi-ethnic community near the Centrale station that resists gentrification while welcoming visitors.
History and current population
The area developed at the start of the 20th century to house railway workers and their families. Today it contains a diverse multi-ethnic population that remains committed to avoiding gentrification.
Food options beyond the centre
Diners can find traditional tagliatelle al ragù alongside Georgian, Ethiopian, Eritrean, and Sichuan cuisine. Several restaurants also serve handmade tortellini stuffed with halal meat for vegetarians.
Visual difference from the centre
Wide tree-lined avenues replace the narrow cobbled lanes found in the medieval city centre. Spacious parks and piazzas distinguish this quarter from the tourist-filled historic district.
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