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Travel Tips in Bologna
On the way to Florence and Venice, Bologna will offer you the much needed rest Surrounded by hills, the city's centre is covered with dusky red-colored buildings, wide piazzas and covered walkways with marble laid floors.
The University of Bologna is Europe's oldest. Its is also an international centre for academic conferences and publishing. Bologna was the first city in Italy to elect a Communist town council. It is, also, the headquarters of the National Gay Alliance. Therefore, is famously known as Red Bologna.
Bologna provides the best of both worlds; beautiful piazzas, churches and museums. This thriving university town are filled with cafes, bars and nightlife. It is also famous for its pasta, sausage, cheese, wine and gelato.
Bologna Tours and Attractions
Some of the Sights and location for which Bologna is famous for are as follows.
The city is famous for its churches, architecture and buildings.
- Basilica di San Petronio: Named after the city's patron saint, this vast basilica is Bologna's largest and fifth largest church of the world. Its ancient architecture and beautiful carvings are major attractions.
- Fontana del Nettuno: The wide street connecting Piazza Maggiore with Piazza del Nettuno is ornamented by an enormous fountain, the Fontana del Nettuno. This fountain was built by a Flemish sculptor, Jean Boulogne de Douai in 1566.He did such a tremendous job that he was named 'Giambologna' after building this historical fountain.
- Le Due Torri: Rising above the Piazza di Porta are two of the most famous, the Torres degli Asinelli (Tower of the Asinelli) and the Torres degli Garisenda (Tower of the Garisenda).They form a unique collection of leaning towers.
When to Travel to Bologna
The best time to travel is probably in spring. The weather is warm though rarely too hot.