Province of Bologna

The province extended across 3,702 square kilometers of northern Italy, incorporating diverse landscapes from plains near Bologna to mountains in the Apennine range.

From its establishment in 1859 until its transformation into the Metropolitan City of Bologna in 2014, the province served as a key administrative region in Italy.

The province contained 60 municipalities, each maintaining distinct traditions, with Bologna city holding the primary university founded in 1088 at its center.

The territorial organization connected major transport routes between northern and central Italy through the municipalities of Bologna, Imola, and Casalecchio di Reno.

The province received the Gold Medal for Civil Merit, recognizing its administrative excellence and contributions to regional development over 155 years.

Location: Emilia-Romagna

Inception: November 30, 1859

Capital city: Bologna

Shares border with: Province of Ferrara, Province of Ravenna, Province of Florence, Province of Prato, Province of Pistoia, Province of Modena

Website: http://provincia.bologna.it

GPS coordinates: 44.49389,11.34278

Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:31