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Bologna , Italy : La Dotta , La Grassa , La Rossa
Bologna , for all its size and importance as the capital of Emilia-Romagna region , is an easy city to visit , and many tourists find it one of Italy ’ s most appealing cities . Those who enjoy good food certainly do ; it has the reputation as Italy ’ s gastronomic capital .
While you ’ re visiting Bologna ’ s tourist top attractions , take time absorbing the city ’ s unique character : stroll beneath its long arcades - the famed portici , peek inside its elegant old shops , notice its architectural quirks and interesting brickwork , pause in one of the numerous cafés , and soak up some of the exuberance of its many students . Most of its popular places to visit are within walking distance of Piazza Maggiore , and the arcaded streets make walking in Bologna pleasant in all kinds of weather . Piazza Maggiore is located in the very centre of Bologna and it offers to see some of the most important medieval buildings of the city such as the statue of Neptune . In the past , the square underwent many changes and was embellished with important buildings : the Basilica di San Petronio , Palazzo del Podestà and Palazzo dei Bianchi to name a few . During summer evenings , enjoy open air screenings of the best Italian and international cinema while comfortably sitting in Piazza Maggiore . Beyond Piazza Maggiore , the top of the Asinelli tower ( 97 meters high ), offers a 360 ° awesome panorama of the city › s red roofs and the Basilica of San Petronio .
During the academic year , the city is very lively thanks to its student population ( 100,000 students and 3,000 teachers ). It is a must to walk around the university district of via Zamboni and push the doors of the buildings to realize how privileged these students are to work in ancient palaces such as Palazzo Poggi and among the ancient statues . Another walk to do is the one from Piazza Maggiore to the Sanctuary of San Luca , a basilica located on top of « Monte Guardia », a hill in the southwest of the center , from where the panoramic view is breathtaking . And for those who have more time , don › t miss a visit to Ferrara , a beautiful medieval city , and Modena and its vinegar factories , which are only an hour › s drive from Bologna . A little further on , Ravenna and Parma are well worth a stop !
Bologna can boast incomparable historical supremacy that made it in the past an important reference point for centuries from the society of the “ City States ” and “ Seignory ” to modern times . Its origins are very old
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