Bologna is the seventh largest city in
Italy situated some 10 km north-east of
Casalecchio di Reno and 400 km from
the capital. The population is about 366,200 people in accordance with the 2009 census. Many people visit Bologna each year to take a look at its famous inclined towers and roman catholic churches.
Bologna (IATA: BLQ) is the nearest airport to Bologna, situated just 10 km to the north-west.
Interesting places in it
The Two Towers, both of them leaning, are the symbol of Bologna, Italy, and the most promient of the Towers of Bologna. They are located at the intersection of the roads that lead to the five gates of the old ring wall (mura dei torresotti). The taller one is called the Asinelli while the smaller but more leaning tower is called the Garisenda. Their names derive from the families which are traditionally credited for their construction between 1109 and 1119. However, the scarcity of documents fro…
The Basilica of San Petronio is the main church of Bologna, Emilia Romagna, northern Italy. It dominates Piazza Maggiore. It is the fifteenth largest church in the world, 132 metres long and 66 metres wide, while the vault reaches 45 metres inside and 51 metres in the facade. With its volume of 258, 000 m³, it is the largest (Gothic and totally) church built in bricks of the world.
Palazzo Re Enzo is a palace in Bologna, northern Italy. It takes its name from Enzio of Sardinia, Frederick II's son, who was prisoner here from 1249 until his death in 1272.
The University of Bologna (Italian: Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, UNIBO) is a public research university in Bologna, Italy. Founded in 1088 by an organised guild of students (studiorum), it is the oldest university in continuous operation in the world, and the first degree-awarding institution of higher learning. At its foundation, the word universitas was first coined. With over 90, 000 students, it is the second-largest university in Italy after La Sapienza in Rome.
The Porta Saragozza of Bologna was one of the gates or portals in the medieval walls of this city.
The Bologna Museum of Modern Art (MAMbo, or Museo d’Arte Moderna di Bologna) is a purpose-designed centre of modern and experimental art, located in the centre of Bologna, Italy.
Piazza Maggiore is a central square in Bologna, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The appearance in the 21st century, generally reflects the layout from the 15th century. The Northwest corner opens into Piazza del Nettuno with its Fontana del Nettuno, while the Northeast corner opens into the narrower Piazza Re Enzo, running along the flanks of the Palazzo Re Enzo that merges with the Palace of Podestà. Flanking the Piazza del Nettuno is the Biblioteca Salaborsa.
Santo Stefano is a complex of religious edifices in the city of Bologna, Italy. Located in the eponymous square, it is locally known as Sette Chiese (" Seven Churches" ).
If you have already seen Bologna, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. If you're visiting the area, you may want to check out something from the following list:
Also, check out the photographs of other travellers of the area.