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Introduction
Bologna's fame is closely linked to the reputation and prestige of the Alma Mater Studiorum. Renowned throughout Europe, the University of Bologna has always attracted students from all over the world. Bologna is not a city which attracts mas... Continue reading »
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History
The origins of Bologna can be traced right back to the Bronze Age. Around 3,000 years ago, a population of unknown origin settled in the Appenine region, on the banks of the Apose and Ravone rivers. During the Iron Age, this population develo... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Located as it is at the foot of the Apennines, (near several other cities of artistic interest) Bologna enjoys a strategic position in Italy's road and rail network. The city is an important center for business and conferences; it has an e... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
There is no denying that Bologna is noted for its academic culture; the presence of one of the world's oldest universities here is testament to this fact, but there are also many other cultural aspects of which Bologna can be proud. Its cuisi... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Bologna is a city which has developed along fairly harmonious lines – obviously with its fair share of problems and contradictions – in terms of developing appropriate architectural structures and buildings to suit its citizens' way of life a... Continue reading »
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Tours
Piazza Maggiore - Giardini Margherita Amidst the majestic Medieval palaces on the Piazza stands the unfinished Basilica di San Petronio. Dedicated to the patron saint of the city, it was designed by Antonio di Vincenzo and construction work b... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: The Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (+39 051 647 9615 / http://www.bologna-airport.it) is the third busiest international airport in Italy. Here are some of the major airlines that service the airport: A... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Bologna Country: Italy Bologna by the Numbers: Population: over 370,000 Elevation: 131' Average Annual Precipitation: 29.8" Average January Temperature: 35°F Average July Temperature: 75°F Quick Facts: Major Industries: food p... Continue reading »
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Introduction
52km (32 miles) S of Ferrara, 151km (94 miles) SW of Venice, 378km (234 miles) N of Rome The manager of a hotel in Bologna once lamented to us: "The Americans! They spend a week in Florence, a week in Venice. Why not 6 days in Florence, 6... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There -- The international Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi (tel. 051-6479615) is 6km (3 3/4 miles) north of the town center and served by such domestic carriers as Alitalia and Meridiana; all the main European airlines have connections th... Continue reading »
Bologna Travel Experiences
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Day 30 - Bologna...and then off to Rome.
We woke up in Bologna to a simple, yet much-needed breakfast. The tea and toast got us energized for the long trekking that we would do o... Continue reading »
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Bologna: time to try some Spaghetti Bolog... al R...
Bologna is the home of Spaghetti al Ragù (what us plebs call Spaghetti Bolognese) as well as Lasagne. Needless to say, I have been lookin... Continue reading »
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Bravo Bologna
Well our last day in Italy was spent in Bologna. I wasnt sure what to expect from this city but i was pleasantly surprised! Bologna... Continue reading »
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First Weekend in Bologna
After a long, uncomfortable bus ride from Milan's airport to the central train station and a 2 hr train ride, I finally made it to Bologn... Continue reading »
Popular Bologna Hotels
- Hc3 Hotel
- Altstadt Vienna
- ART HOTEL OROLOGIO
- Il Guercino
- Albergo Atlantic
- Golden Tulip Aemilia Hotel
- Alloro Suite Hotel
- Grand Hotel Elite
- Del Borgo
- Apartmani Barcot Hvar
