Tour guide in Bologna Barbara Eletta C.

After many years as a teacher of art and music (MA and PhD), in schools and in University, I decided to become a tour guide. I lived in Bologna since I was 15, previously having lived in Milan, with a short stay in Venice in my adult age. I have also travelled in Europe, USA, India and as far as Antarctica. The peculiarity of guiding a tour is the close yet temporary relationship which arises between the traveller and the guide. Therefore, I try to create a synergy through historical accounts, curious or funny historical anecdotes, describing the everyday life in town, and the appreciation of all the artworks, monuments and precious palaces it presents. These high cultural value, together with a vivid experience of the city, can open the travellers to new ways of perception. In Bologna food has the same importance as a work of art, and even though delicious food specialties are known all over Italy, in this town there is a real celebration of food that dates back to ancient times. There's even historical documents which testify laws and rules applied to the making of food specialties! A tasting tour will have real meaning here. I can lead a tour in a Pinacoteca, or in any painting collection of both ancient, modern, and even contemporary art. Not to forget the Museum of Music, (Bologna is a UNESCO City of Music), collections of musical instruments, or even a visit to a violin maker at work. What drives me is the enthusiasm in transmitting the value of Beauty, in sharing a visit to the most ancient pub in town dating back to 16th c. , and leading a walk in order to feel as local citizen, dealing not only with old history, but with contemporary life as well. 2009- PhD in General Pedagogy, Social Pedagogy and General Didactics. Sector: Didactic of Art, University of Bolzano, Italy. 1981- Degree in Lit Hum and Philosophy, Degree course in Disciplines of Art, Music, Theatre, University of Bologna, Italy. 1996-98 Bologna Fine Arts Academy: Etching, History of Art and Drawing. 1994-99- Florence, Italy, course at the "Fiorenza de Angelis" painting school 1996-2000 Florence, Italy, "Scuola di Luca", Art Therapy 4 y. school. 1978-84- Music Conservatory: violin, musical theory 2018 Licensed Tour Guide 2006-2016 Faculty of Lit Hum and Philosophy, University of Rome. Guest prof.History of Contemporary Art 2000-2010 University of Bolzano, Italy, Primary Education. Faculty. Contract prof.: Didactic of Art. 1994-present- Teacher on painting and drawing. Collaborations with institutions (RAI -Italian RadioTV, Cinema Library), research centres (Alinari Studio-Florence). Publications of essays on art and education, art and science, personal drawings and book curating. I am not available as a driver. For out of town tours I can arrange train+taxi or arrange hiring a proper car with driver. Family and children welcome. I'm not prepared to perform tours for people with significant disabilities.