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🇧🇦 Europe’s Most Heartbreaking Hidden Gem? MOSTAR | Hidden Europe #7

Mostar is one of Europe’s most stunning cities — yet it carries one of the most heartbreaking stories I’ve ever told.

From ancient Ottoman bridges and mosques to the scars of war and unforgettable messages of peace, this place truly shook me.

🎥 Premiere today at 4PM (CET):
👉  https://youtu.be/Ab0haHtgv8o 

If you’ve never heard the story behind this city… now’s the time.
Let me know in the comments: Does Mostar deserve more visitors?

 #HiddenEurope   #Mostar   #TravelBosnia   #Balkans 

🧀 The Cheese That Built an Empire
Parmigiano Reggiano is more than cheese—it’s a 900-year-old tradition that started in Modena.

🔹 550 liters of milk per wheel
🔹 Aged 12 to 72 months
🔹 Protected by law

And yes, you can taste it straight from the source.
Let me show you how:
🧀  https://youtu.be/QKwgLC3FCiI 
 #Parmesan   #ItalyFood   #HiddenEurope 

🎶 Pavarotti’s House is Still Just As He Left It.
Did you know opera legend Luciano Pavarotti designed his own home outside Modena?
It’s now a deeply personal museum filled with stage costumes, handwritten letters, and even his own paintings.

Walking through it feels like he’s still there.

🎤 Take a look inside the life of a global icon:
▶️  https://youtu.be/QKwgLC3FCiI 
 #Pavarotti   #Opera   #HiddenEurope 

Is This Italy’s Most Mysterious Liquid Gold?
Real Traditional Balsamic Vinegar is aged for 12–25 years in wooden barrels.
No shortcuts. No additives.
Just grape must, time, and a lot of love.

And get this—the bottle design was made by a Ferrari car designer.
Only in Modena. Only in Italy.
🥄 Taste the difference →  https://youtu.be/QKwgLC3FCiI 
 #Modena   #FoodieHeaven   #HiddenEurope 

🏎️ Ferrari Was Born Here… But That’s Just the Beginning.
Modena isn’t just about Ferrari.
It’s the only city that gave the world four legendary supercar brands:
Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, and Pagani.
And yet—it’s almost completely off the tourist radar.

🚘 One man’s feud with Enzo Ferrari even sparked the creation of Lamborghini!
The full story is more dramatic than you think:
🎥  https://youtu.be/QKwgLC3FCiI 
 #MotorValley   #Ferrari   #HiddenEurope 

🪑 A Bucket That Started a War?
In 1325, Modena stole a wooden bucket from Bologna.
That single prank triggered a full-blown war between two cities.
Why? Because Bologna couldn’t handle the humiliation.

💥 Modena crushed them, paraded the bucket around like a trophy, and placed it in their iconic bell tower.
It’s still there today.

👉 Wanna see where it all happened? Watch the full story:
🔗  https://youtu.be/QKwgLC3FCiI 
 #HiddenEurope   #Modena   #ItalyTravel 

The Italian City That Gave Us Ferrari… and Still Has No Tourists?! 🇮🇹

Modena is the birthplace of Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, and Pagani.
It’s where balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese, and tortellini were invented.
It’s also home to Pavarotti, medieval UNESCO sites, and… a wooden bucket that started a war. 😮

So how is this still one of Italy’s most overlooked cities?

In my newest episode of Hidden Europe, I explore Modena’s 1,000-year legacy—through food, history, supercars, and unforgettable stories.

🎥 Premieres Friday at 4 PM CET!
👉  https://youtu.be/QKwgLC3FCiI 

Set a reminder, and let me know:
Is Modena Italy’s greatest hidden gem… or better left secret?

 #Modena   #HiddenEurope   #ItalyTravel   #Ferrari   #BalsamicVinegar   #MotorValley   #FoodieTravel 

🍽️ Ravenna’s Street Food With Ancient Roots? Yes, Please! 🇮🇹

In Ravenna, history isn’t just found in mosaics and monuments — it’s also in the food.

Walking through the city, I discovered something unexpected: a humble-looking flatbread sandwich that dates all the way back to ancient Roman times. Soldiers and farmers once relied on this simple staple… today, it’s called Piadina Romagnola — and it’s still folded, warm, and packed with local cheeses and cured meats. Pure magic in every bite.

And that’s just the beginning!
At the dinner table, Ravenna’s traditions shine with Cappelletti — tiny handmade pasta “hats” filled with cheese, served in broth or a rich meat sauce.
And if you’re a soup lover like me? Don’t miss Passatelli in Brodo — pasta made from breadcrumbs and Parmigiano, floating in savory, soul-soothing broth.

Trust me… you don’t just taste the food here — you taste centuries of tradition.
🎥 Watch the full Ravenna episode to discover more hidden gems !

 #Ravenna   #ItalyFoodie   #HiddenEurope   #Piadina   #Cappelletti   #Passatelli   #ItalianStreetFood   #RavennaFood   #ItalyTravel   #FoodHistory 

The Woman Who Ruled an Empire… and Built a Masterpiece 🇮🇹

Kidnapped by invaders.
Married to a Visigoth king.
Later ruled the Western Roman Empire.
And built one of Italy’s most beautiful monuments.

Galla Placidia’s story is wild.

And inside her tiny, unassuming mausoleum in Ravenna, you’ll find one of the most breathtaking mosaic ceilings in the world.

🎥 Dive into her story and more in my Ravenna episode →
👉  https://youtu.be/57thk2pbEB4 

 #HiddenEurope   #GallaPlacidia   #Ravenna   #WomenInHistory   #ItalyTravel 

The Italian City That Puts Rome, Venice, AND Florence to Shame?! 🇮🇹

What if I told you there’s a small Italian city with more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than Rome, Venice, and Florence combined?

That city is Ravenna—once the capital of the Western Roman Empire, later the heart of the Byzantine West, and today… completely overlooked.

No high-speed trains. No airport. No massive tourist crowds. Just jaw-dropping history, mosaics unlike anything else in Europe, and peaceful coastal charm.

🎥 Come explore Italy’s Forgotten Capital in my newest episode of Hidden Europe:
👉 RAVENNA: 1,500-Year-Old Wonders!
👉  https://youtu.be/57thk2pbEB4 

 #HiddenEurope   #Ravenna   #ItalyTravel   #UNESCO   #UnderratedDestinations