Fountain of Neptune, Bologna
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Sep 9, 2022 · Located about halfway between Florence and Milan, Bologna is the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region in northern Italy. An old university city with lavish porticoed walkways and squares, fine historic buildings, and a storied medieval center, Bologna is well-known for its beauty.
Apr 20, 2024 · Bologna, city, capital of Emilia-Romagna region, in northern Italy, north of Florence, between the Reno and Savena rivers. It lies at the northern foot of the Apennines, on the ancient Via Aemilia, 180 ft (55 metres) above sea level. Originally the Etruscan Felsina, it was occupied by the Gallic.
Bologna is known as the learned, the fat and the red: three historic nicknames that emphasise its university roots, its rich and tasty cuisine, and its enchanting architecture with its beloved and iconic red roofs.
Dec 4, 2023 · Bologna is Italy’s seventh largest city, but its medieval city center is best enjoyed on foot. From its western boundary at Porta San Felice to its eastern boundary at Porta Maggiore, it’s just 2.6km (1.6 miles) across.
Discover the best attractions in Bologna including Casa di Lucio Dalla, Basilica di Santo Stefano, and Basilica di San Petronio.
May 1, 2015 · Bologna. Bologna (Emilian: Bulåggna) is a beautiful and historic city in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northeast Italy. It has the oldest university in the Western world, a lively student population, excellent food, a striking brick terracotta-roofed cityscape, and lots to see and do. The city itself has a population just under 395,000 in 2020.
Rich in art and history, Bologna will amaze the visitor in all seasons, with its enjoyable and lively summer atmosphere or with the magic of Christmas illuminations. A first look at the city is from the beautiful Piazza Maggiore where medieval palaces look down upon an intense public life and economic activity.
