1. for our full routE MaP viSit www.ryanair.coMRyanair two-minute guides italy Proprio E proprio cosuna poetico!porcata! tHatS a number cruncher tHatS So load of PoEtic! ruBBiSH! 17 Many Italians consider the aforementioned number to be unlucky, since the Romannumerals XVII can be rearranged to spell I have lived (meaning I am dead) in Latin Say this not this. BariBolognaPescara If you are Eat: ai 2 ghiottoni Eat: gourmet waLking tourEat: La VongoLaInterested The Two Gluttons more than lives up to its name. The emphasis here is on the Known as La Grassa (The Fat One), Bologna is renowned for its markets, delis,Bright and breezy, overlooking the beach,this classic seafood eatery serves up In advertIsIng freshest seafood, using local ingredients,pasta makers, chocolatiers and bakeries. everything from its namesake clams toIn while a subtle, contemporary interior setsTake a two-and-a-half-hour tour of its fish soup and locally landed fish. Try the the scene for creative pasta dishes.gastronomic highlights and how much yougrilled sea bass, washed down with a glass 11B Via Putignani, teL: +39 080 523 2240, can cram in will be up to you. From 92. or two of the local Trebbiano wine. www.ai2ghiottoni.it Book onLine at www.Viator.com54 Lungomare matteotti, teL: +39 085 (tour code 2734BLQgour)374236, www.ristoranteLaVongoLa.com drink: La haBana Bodeguita ParticuLardrink: marsaLino drink: camiLLo montori winery Its all about the Cuban connection atDonning its various guises cosyCall in for a tasting at the renowned this live music venue near Baris Swabian castle. Rocking to DJs, jazz, tribute bands tearoom, arty wine bar, classic osteria Marsalino makes a great spot day orCamillo Montori winery (pictured) inControguerra, about an hours drive north Please and samba sounds, theres always plenty night (its open 12pm3am). A relaxedof Pescara. The Montori family produces contact our going on so check for the regular parties. Oh yes, and behind the bar theres atmosphere, unpretentious decor, and a well-stocked bar are all reasons to loiter.some of Abruzzos top wines.Via Piane tronto, controguerra, advertising enough rum to sink a pirate ship! 13d Via marsaLa, teL: +39 051 238675,teL: +39 0861 809900, www.montoriVini.it sales team 45 Via san francesco dassisi, teL: +39 338 827 7425, www.LahaBana.ning.com www.marsaLino.itStay: ViLLa deL PaVone on Stay: PrendiParteJust like the pavone (peacock) who +44 (0)207 749 6268 Stay: PaLace hoteLBed down in arguably the citys most prances around the gardens, this is one Choose between contemporary-style authentic hotel a 900-year-old tower.beautiful little gem. The family-run B&B rooms and classic ones adorned with Comprising a single suite (pictured),features rooms with antique beds, while antiques at this award-winning four-starspread over three floors, it also includes the smart lounge makes for a great retreat (pictured). The panoramic restaurantaccess to the buildings other levels, after a busy day out. Doubles from 60. also serves up some lip-smacking Puglianwhere youll find a former prison and a30 Via Pizzoferrato, teL: +39 085 421 cuisine. Doubles from 140. stunning rooftop terrace. From 250. 1770, www.ViLLadeLPaVone.it 13 Via francesco LomBardi, teL: +39 080 7 Via santaLo, teL: +39 051 589 023, 521 6551, www.PaLacehoteLBari.itwww.PrendiParte.it SEE: chietiA short drive south of Pescara, this place SEE: Putignano carniVaL SEE: BasiLica di santo stefano is sure to satisfy the cravings of film fans A few kilometres south of Bari, the small Soak up the atmosphere of medieval whove seen George Clooneys latest flick, town of Putignano hosts Italys oldestBologna at this vast religious complex,The American. Set against a backdrop of and longest carnival. Starting off with the known as the Seven Churches. Today there mountains, the hilltop town has all the transfer of holy relics on 26 December, are just four buildings, housing all mannerrequisite alleys, churches and Roman it builds up to a series of spectacular of artefacts, tombs, sculptures and stories. ruins to have you swooning.TEXT: JAMES WILLIAMS parades during February and March.24 Via santo stefano, teL: +39 051 223 www.comune.chieti.it www.carneVaLediPutignano.it 256, www.aBBaziasantostefano.itFly to PEScara from four Fly to Bari From 17 destinations, Fly to Bologna from 27 destinations, destinations, including frankfurt including Madrid and Malta (luqa) including Bari, SEvillE and ZaragoZa (HaHn) and Milan (BErgaMo) ryanairmagazine115