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Bologna Italian City Of Art

Famous for its historic university, Bologna Italian city of art is highly appreciated by art lovers for its various monuments and churches located mainly in the centre starting from Piazza Maggiore, (Maggiore square) the beating heart of the ancient city, renowned for the stunning Fontana del Nettuno (Neptune’s Fountain), a work of the artist Giambologna (XVI century). The most important buildings of civil and religious power of the past surround the square (Basilica di san Petronio, Palazzo del Comune, Palazzo del Podestà e Palazzo di Re Enzo).

 

What to see in Bologna Italian City of Art

The city of Bologna Italian city of art is rich of monuments, churches and works to see and admire, starting from Piazza Maggiore, (Maggiore square) the beating heart of the ancient city, renowned for the stunning Fontana del Nettuno (Neptune’s Fountain), a work of the artist Giambologna (XVI century). The most important buildings of civil and religious power of the past surround the square (Basilica di San Petronio, Palazzo del Comune, Palazzo del Podestà e Palazzo di Re Enzo).

Among the museums, deserve special mention: the Morandi Museum, where are the main works the great master has given to the city of Bologna as well the National Picture Gallery, one of the most important Italian museum.

The most important monuments are located in the centre of the ancient city: the Basilica of San Petronio, built in the fourteenth century preserves works by major Italian artists, the legendary two towers symbol of the city, the Torre Garisenda (48.16 meters) and the Torre degli Asinelli ( 97.20 meters).

Another must-see place to visit in Bologna is the Basilica of Santo Stefano, a complex of different periods buildings, from the late ancient to the modern age, melt together.

 

Where to stay in Bologna Italian City of Art

Bologna is a welcoming city able by offering different possibilities of accommodations for tourists and occasional visitors.

The city centre offers many luxury and mid-high-end hotels housed in historic buildings and completely renovated inside, providing all modern comforts. Different solutions are available for lower budgets, while outside the centre and on the hills there are farms and B&B to spend a different experience closer to nature.

 

What to eat in Bologna Italian City of Art

Bologna Italian city of art and... beyond! Bologna is also famous all over the world for its cuisine, so when you visit Bologna, be sure to try the most traditional foods as mortadella and tortellini. Other famous dishes are tagliatelle, green lasagna, tortelloni with ricotta, cotolette (cutlets). The keyword is quality, also for wines, as for example, the white wines: Bianco Pignoletto, Pinot Bianco, Riesling italico, Sauvignon.

 

How to get around during a cultural tour in Bologna italian City of Art

It is very pleasant to walk or to bycicle during a cultural tour in Bologna Italian city of art. Bologna is indeed, a "city on a human scale" and allows you to fully enjoy its cultural and artistic heritage even without a car. The historical centre is inside the city walls and here, in addition to the possibility to shopping, there are the main touristic attractions. Only if you want to reach the  Sanctuary of Madonna di San Luca, we suggest to use the public transportation. Located on the Guardia Hill (Colle della Guardia), the path to get there is one of the longest arcades in the world, starting from the centre until the top of the hill. If instead you want to retrace the history of the Madonna with the Child procession, go up to the long stairs and walk under a long stretch of 666 arches.