Bologna, University city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Description
Bologna is a large city in northern Emilia-Romagna, known for its university and arcades. The city spreads across a flat plain and is marked by medieval towers, red-painted buildings, and covered walkways that link streets and squares.
History
The city began in ancient times as a Roman settlement and grew into an important trading center with its own university during the Middle Ages. In the 12th century, the famous towers were built, of which about twenty remain today.
Culture
Locals gather in Piazza Maggiore to chat, share aperitifs, and watch the activity on the square. Students, residents, and visitors walk through the covered arcades while shops and cafés beneath them stay open late into the evening.
Practical
The main railway station lies west of the historic center, and from there the old town is reachable on foot in about 15 minutes. Many sights are located near Piazza Maggiore and can be reached comfortably on foot.
Did you know?
Under the vaulted roof of a side arcade in Piazza Maggiore, there is an acoustic phenomenon where whispers can be heard across several meters of distance. This effect is created by the particular construction of the arches and was likely used for secret conversations during the Middle Ages.
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Emilia-Romagna in Italy has towns like Bologna, Modena, Parma, and Ravenna. Old squares, cathedrals, and historic arcades tell many years of history. The region has several sites listed by UNESCO. These include the Byzantine mosaics in Ravenna, the porticoes in Bologna, and the buildings in Modena....
San Petronio Basilica
71 m
Asinelli tower
326 m
Piazza Maggiore
36 m
Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca
3.9 km
Santo Stefano Church
510 m
Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
2.6 km
Fountain of Neptune, Bologna
45 m
FICO Eataly World
5.6 km
Two Towers
335 m
Porticoes of Bologna
828 m
Garisenda tower
329 m
Basilica of San Domenico
503 m
Virtus Arena
2.7 km
Palazzo dell’Archiginnasio
214 m
Certosa di Bologna
2.8 km
Palazzo d'Accursio
23 m
Basilica of Saint Francis
615 m
Palazzo Re Enzo
79 m
Giardini Margherita
1.5 km
Palazzo del Podestà
42 m
Arca di San Domenico
503 m
San Giacomo Maggiore
534 m
Biblioteca Salaborsa
140 m
Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi
850 m
Teatro Comunale
691 m
Collegio di Spagna
506 m
Piazza Santo Stefano
470 m
Anatomical theatre of the Archiginnasio
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