Bologna, Italy
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What is Bologna
Bologna is a historical city, the main city in Emilia-Romagna (a region in northern Italy) famous for its cuisine (la cucina Bolognese), and for its architectural palette of reds, oranges, and yellows, hence the name of Bologna la rossa (Bologna the red), as well as its twentieth-century history as a communist stronghold in Italy. The city has grown more and more popular with tourists, who see it as an excellent destination for a one-day-stopover on their trip-route, especially between Venice and Florence. Bologna is not typically a tourist city, do not be surprised with the excessive graffiti, unclean streets, and difficulty in communication (as most people do not need to learn English). However, if one is looking for an authentic Italian experience in a working city, then Bologna is a wonderful option. The town centre is one of the best preserved throughout Europe, the Bolognese porticos are particularly interesting because of their history, and the city is home to the first university in the world.
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lonelyplanet.com
"Santuario di San Luca (Sanctuary of San Luca) The 18th-century sanctuary in the hills 3.5km (2 miles) from the city centre, is only of moderate interest in itself but the 666 arches alternating with 15 chapels of the portico leading to it are impressive."
cityguide.travel-guides.com
"The town centre is one of the best preserved throughout Europe, the Bolognese porticos are particularly interesting because of their history, and the city is home to the oldest university in Europe."
wikitravel.org
"Small and tucked away in a side street of the Via Zamboni, entrance under the Portico Bentivoglio next to the San Giacomo Church, but very nice with great frescoes by some major local painters from the 15/th century."
world66.com
"We start the last weekend of April in Rome, then a week in Assisi, two weeks in Venice, a week on Lake Como and then another five weeks in Switzerland."
fodors.com
"While the tourist hordes clog up Florence, Rome and Venice, Bologna remains relatively tourist free, letting the locals enjoy one of the highest standards of living in Italy unmolested."
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"Bologna offers a chance to rest and savour before joining the masses of tourists in Florence and Venice."
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About Bologna
mick from Italy wrote about Bologna one year, 8 months ago
Video guides of buildings and landmarks including art, castles, museums, churches, monuments, graveyards, universities etc. Photos and audio guides you inside and out.
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About places near Bologna
mick from Italy wrote about Santo Stefano Church one year, 8 months ago
video guide of one of Bologna's most famous and ancient churches.
Basilica di Santo Stefano was founded by St Petronius, the 8th Bishop of Bologna. Also known as the Sette Chiese – Seven churches. Built in the 11th century it recalls the seven holy sites in Jerusalem. Seen here are several churches, San Sepolcro, Corte di Pilato, which include many ancient works of art, sculptures, Evangelist reliefs and tombs.
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mick from Italy wrote about Santo Stefano Church one year, 8 months ago
Basilica di Santo Stefano was founded by St Petronius, the 8th Bishop of Bologna. Also known as the Sette Chiese – Seven churches. Built in the 11th century it recalls the seven holy sites in Jerusalem. Seen here are several churches, San Sepolcro, Corte di Pilato, which include many ancient works of art, sculptures, Evangelist reliefs and tombs.
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jjtravel from Finland wrote about Madonna di San Luca one year, 5 months ago
The longest portico in the world with a total length of almost 4 kilometres and consisting of 666 arches, Portico di San Luca, leads to this sanctuary, situating on a hill south from Bologna centre.
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