Capital city of Emilia Romagna, Bologna Italy is one of the best preserved historic centers in Italy. Surrounded by hills, Bologna is renowned for the beautiful art & architecture. The city is well organized and can be easily traveled by foot. Bologna is also renowned for its continental cuisine and various rich sites. The ancient city of Bologna is separated from the rest of the city by large, antique walls. Bologna receives crowds of tourists throughout the year. After Venice, Bologna is certainly one of the best-looking cities in the country. The center is startlingly medieval in plan, a jumble of red brick, tiled roofs and balconies radiating out from the great central square of Piazza Maggiore.
Tourist Attractions
Piazza Maggiore is where all the tour guides begin, and justly so. The Palazzi that surround it speak of history and power and art, as does the Basilica of San Petronio, whose unfinished bulk watches over daily life and whose wide steps offer sitting space to all of us. Piazza Maggiore is the heart of the city, the stage on which Bolognese life plays out. Bologna is often described as 'Red Bologna' as it was the first city in Italy to elect a communist town council and political views and opinions have always been important in Bologna.
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