Bologna

Bologna

The historic centre of Bologna

is the second largest in Europe (the largest is in Venice), has a rich architectural monuments including impressive medieval, Baroque and Renaissance. In 1944 he suffered considerable damage due to bombing. Bologna is rich in churches, do not miss the Church of San Domenico that houses some of the first sculptures of Michelangelo and a sanctuary made by Nicola Pisano. There are other highlights of the city such as the Basilica of San Petronio with its astronomical clock, which dominates the Piazza Maggiore, the Basilica San Stefano, the Palazzo Comunale and the Museo Civico Archaeologico. The medieval fortifications replaced the Roman walls, are very beautiful and a landmark of the city. Bologna had 200 defensive towers, now has only 20, two of them are in the historic centre, the Tower Garisendo with 49 m (160 ft) and Tower Asinelli. Bologna has strong gastronomic traditions, call it “food capital of Italy”, named the Bolognese sauce, a meat-based pasta sauce known locally as Ragu. The University of Bologna was founded in 1088, is the oldest university of the world and has about 100 000 students. There are cheap flights to Bologna airport. Hotels in Bologna

What to visit in Bologna: Basilica of San Petronio; Basilica of San Domenico; Basilica San Stefano; Tower Garisendo; Tower Asinelli; Palazzo Comunale; Museo Civico Archeologico; Piazza Maggiore; Fontana di Nettuno (Fountain of Neptune); Via Rizzoli; University of Bologna;

Restaurants in Bologna

• Ristorante Al Sangiovese
• Ristorante I Carracci
• Trattoria di Via Serra
• Pars Restaurant
• Donatello
• Ristorante L’Arcimboldo
• Trattoria da Me
• Gessetto Ristorante

Transports in Bologna

Guglielmo Marconi Bologna International Airport (BLQ): There many flights to/from European cities.

The Aerobus ticket costs 6€ and connects the airport and the centre of Bologna.

By train: There are train connections between Bologna and the main Italian cities.

Bologna Welcome Card: For 20€ the card is available for 48 hours and gives acess to museums and facilities of Bologna, free wifi and public transports.

Map of Bologna

Map of Bologna

Where is Bologna on Italy Map

Where is Bologna on Map of Italy