5 reasons why you should definitely visit FICO Eataly World

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Food lovers, wine enthusiasts and anyone simply looking for an immersion in the Italian culinary atmosphere should definitely stop off at FICO - the Fabbrica Italiana Contadina: admission is free!

Located in Bologna and open from Thursday to Sunday, this park dedicated to Italian food is a unique experience to add to your tourist wish list.

Here are 5 reasons why you should visit FICO

1. Explore the authentic Italian cuisine

FICO is a veritable paradise for gourmets. Here you can discover the secrets of traditional Italian recipes while delving into the country's culinary culture. Food production factories operating within the Park and 26 restaurants are waiting for you to try delicacies from all over Italy such as cheeses, cold cuts, fresh pasta, artisanal ice cream, wines and much more.

2. Discover Italy's biodiversity

Take a tour of the 5 Worlds (Fire, Animals, Land, Sea, Bottle) where quizzes, holograms and interactive games will be recounting the richness of Italian food biodiversity and the relationship - past, present and future - between man and nature. Enjoy multisensory experiences with family and/or friends, where you can touch, see, feel and taste everything that makes Italian cuisine so special. Explore FICO's gardens (including an olive grove, an orchard, an urban vegetable garden and a vineyard) and take part in various activities and events in complete relaxation while learning how Italian food reaches our tables.

You can walk among the olive trees, enjoy fresh fruit and listen to the sounds of the countryside while being in the city. At the entrance you will be welcomed by an 'urban' educational farm with barn animals (cows, donkeys, sheep, goats, etc.) and farmyard animals, where a guided tour with the farmer is also provided every Sunday.

3. Learn from the experts

FICO provides a wide range of educational activities and culinary workshops. You can participate in cooking classes such as pasta, pizza, mortadella, ice cream and wine. A unique opportunity to have fun while enriching your culinary expertise straight from the source.

4. Events for everyone

Take part in the many events and initiatives that enliven the Park for young and old alike: https://www.fico.it/en/events

5. Unique shopping and souvenirs

FICO is home to high-quality food products from all regions of Italy. Here you can buy your favourite ingredients to take home a little piece of Italy. From cheeses to sauces, over wines to oils, you will find a wide selection of authentic products to take back home with you. In addition, you can find handicraft objects, kitchen utensils and much more to further enhance your passion for Italian gastronomy.

At FICO you can experience all of Italy through food. Take the time to visit this extraordinary place and get ready for a culinary experience that will stimulate your senses and make you fall in love with Italian cuisine forever.