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La Grassa! “The Fat One!” Bologna’s nickname may sound somewhat unflattering, yet it is both affectionate and full of promise. After all, it refers to the opulence with which the northern Italian city draws from its culinary abundance. In Bologna and the surrounding region of Emilia‑Romagna, producers create world‑famous products. Delicate Parma ham comes from here, as does the hard cheese Parmigiano Reggiano and, of course, Mortadella di Bologna. In the Quadrilatero district, a historic labyrinth overflowing with delicatessen shops, markets, and restaurants, one finds all these delicacies and much more.
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