Bologna has ancient Etruscan origins, it located in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna region and is a city not yet touched by mass tourism and an ideal destination for those who love history, tradition and the pleasure of being at the table. The many nicknames that Bologna has acquired over time are an expression of the diversity that distinguishes the city and its surroundings, and always prove interesting and sometimes even surprising to those who decide to get to know it without haste.
Bologna" Scientist" because of the culture that reigns in its historical center, home to the oldest university in the Western world, as well as the many museums located there.
Bologna "Fat" because their culinary traditions, which has no equal in the world. You can't say you know Bologna without experiencing its traditional and delicious dishes, which are offered by the many restaurants in the area.
And also Bologna "Red"- an attribute of medieval origin, which it received for the characteristic color of “terracotta brick” - a typical material for the area, from which almost all the buildings of the old city were built, and which is still widely used today.
For us Bologna is also "Night" because she never sleeps. Night cafes, theatrical performances, musical performances, nightclubs offer entertainment and make Bologna an attractive and interesting place to discover even at night
1 CLASSIC CITY
The heart of Bologna is not the city center, but Piazza Maggiore. Residents of Bologna actually do not go to the center, but to "Piazza"(Square). The square is surrounded by the most important public and most interesting for cultural visit to Bologna buildings: Palazzo D'Accursio, Palazzo Re Enzo, Palazzo del Podesta, the majestic Basilica of San Petronio, the elegant Fountain of Neptune, Palazzo dei Notai and the spectacular Palazzo de' Banchi. Among the most interesting we also remember Complex of Santo Stefano or 7 churches, also known as "Holy Jerusalem of Bologna" because of its many symbolic connections with the sites of Christ's Passion. An important Benedictine monastery for a thousand years, it consists of a Byzantine church built almost 1,500 years ago, a Romanesque church, a crypt and two cloisters of incomparable beauty.
Archgymnasium and Anatomical Theater
The first "unique" building of the ancient Studio Bologna- the oldest university in Europe, on the ground floor of which is located the Anatomical Theater - an auditorium in which corpses were dismembered during lectures on medicine and anatomy. In addition, the building houses the second largest and most important museum of Ancient Egypt in Italy, after the Turin Museum.
For information www.bolognatourguide.com
2 UNDERGROUND CITY
It is hard to believe that Bologna at one time was riddled with canals along which merchant ships with goods and silks sailed, the city was full of sailors, and the life of the city developed around a large river port. The current Port Street - Via Del Porto - remains a witness to that Bologna that disappeared, or rather changed: now it is underground. You can visit the Apoza River, on which Etruscan Bologna was built, the Mario Baths, La Salara (the port salt warehouse) and some of the canals that remain on the surface in the city center, available for excursions in Bologna. The Roman Aqueduct (30 BC), located near the city center, amazes visitors with the incomparable beauty of its arches, and in the underground of the ancient exchange of Sala Borsa you can see the ruins of the Roman Forum and the ancient Basilica.
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3 AUTOMOBILE EMILIA
Are you an avid car enthusiast? Do you live from Sunday to Sunday waiting for the next Formula 1 or Moto GP race? Then there is no more inspiring place in Italy than Emilia-Romagna - the heart of automotive Italy. And Bologna is right in the center of all the most important places:
- the world's most famous "Red Beauty". Factory Ferrari in Maranello and of course the famous Ferrari Gallery, which can be visited every day, is a 45-minute drive from the NUOVO HOTEL del PORTO.
- Lamborghini Motor SPA and its extraordinary Museum in Sant'Agata Bolognese are even closer: no more than a 30-minute drive from your Hotel room!
- "Red Beauty" of Borgo Panigale ? Factory and Museum Ducati are a 20-minute drive from the hotel.
- Panini Museum(with his amazing collection of retro Maserati) and Stanguellini Collection(a large collection of antique racing cars), each of which can be reached from Bologna in no more than half an hour.
4 BOLOGNA “FATT GIRL” AND EMILIA’S TERRITORY
Parmesan, traditional Balsamic vinegar of Modena, Lambrusco, DOC wines from the vineyards of the Bolognese hills. If you are familiar with the famous products of the gastronomic tradition of Emilia and would like to attend a tasting of these products, where they have been produced for centuries and you are curious to know the secrets of their production, you can trust us for precise information and directions where you can find and try them. We searched, tested the products and selected for our guests who are so fond of culinary art and typical products, the best dishes of our region, which you can taste on organized excursions or on your own, according to your taste, simply following our recommendations.
5 ARTS AND CULTURE OF EMILIA
Bologna, Modena, Ferrara: the cradle of Emilian culture. If you love history, art and culture, you will find some great cities to explore in this part of Italy, less famous than Florence or Rome, but no less beautiful and historically rich. Bologna, with its towers and museums, Modena with its Cathedral and Ghirlandina Tower, Ferrara with its castle and historical center, are all within a 30-minute drive from us! You can visit these cities with our cultural excursions, which will allow you to discover all sides, enjoying every moment, trusting our experienced staff.
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6 SHOPPING IN BOLOGNA
Shopping options in Bologna are plentiful. Our staff will advise you on places where you can enjoy the charm of “made in Emilia” fashion. And then:
- famous brands You will find it in the Galleria Cavour, on Via D'Azeglio and Via Farini, or you can go outside the city gates and visit the famous CENTERGROSS, located in Funo di Argelato
- shopping on Via Indipendenza(Via Indipendenza) and Via Marconi (Via Marconi), strolling under the elegant arcades of the buildings
- traditional Piazzola fair, taking place in Piazza VIII Augusta (Piazza VIII Agosto) on Friday and Saturday
How can we help you find out all this? Contact us by phone or write to us.
Bologna is a popular Italian city among tourists, the center of the province of the same name and the “culinary capital” of Italy. Even the most discerning gourmets will not be disappointed by visiting local restaurants and cafes. The world's oldest operating university is located here, so you can always meet students in Bologna, which creates its own unique atmosphere. Italians often call the city “red” because of the abundance of tiled roofs that have been preserved from ancient times, despite the presence of new development areas.
Having visited Bologna, you cannot ignore or because they are also part of the history of Italy.
Many Gothic and Romanesque churches, museums and ancient palaces, as well as towers, squares, fountains and other architectural monuments attract tourists to Bologna no less than to other cities in Italy.
The Fountain of Neptune is located in the square of the same name in Bologna, near Piazza Maggiore, and for its enormous size received the second name “Giant”. This masterpiece was conceived as a symbol of the wise reign of Pope Pius the Fourth. In the 1560s, the fountain was built according to the designs of the architects Laureti and Giambologna. Since then, the building has been restored five times.
In the center of the bowl there is a statue of the god of the seas, and around it are figures of Neptune’s subjects and mythical creatures. Students have a belief: if you walk around the fountain twice counterclockwise, you will have good luck in exams. In addition, the creators of the famous Maserati logo were inspired by the trident that Neptune squeezes.
Address: Italy, Bologna, Piazza del Nettuno, 40124.
Telephone: +39 051 239660.
Website: www.bolognawelcome.com.
Operating mode: around the clock.
Visit: for free.
Falling Towers
Known as the "Two Towers" or "Leaning Towers", the two structures, named after the Asinelli and Garisenda families, are impressive heights even for modern times: 97 and 48 meters, respectively. And for the 12th century these were real colossi. Both buildings have a slope noticeable to the naked eye and have become the hallmark of Bologna, not inferior in popularity to the tower in Pisa.
According to legend, the Asinelli Tower was built by order of a young man in love who found a golden treasure and spent it all to win the hand and heart of his beloved. You can still climb to the observation deck by climbing almost five hundred steps. The Asinelli Tower is the tallest of all the “leaning” ones. As for the Garisenda Tower, it used to be taller, but in the 14th century it had to be shortened due to ground subsidence in order to avoid collapse.
Address: Italy, Bologna, Piazza di Porta Ravegnana.
Telephone: +39 051 647 2113.
Website: www.bolognawelcome.com.
Operating mode: seven days a week, in summer - from 9.00 to 18.00, in winter - from 9.00 to 17.00.
Visit: from 3 euros.
There is evidence that on the site of the modern St. Peter's Cathedral, a Christian temple existed back in the tenth century. However, the documented date of the consecration of the cathedral is 1184. This grandiose temple did not immediately acquire its modern appearance in the Baroque style - it was rebuilt several times and once almost collapsed entirely.
Fortunately, the huge structure has survived to this day and continues to operate, and visitors still have the opportunity to admire the magnificent frescoes and listen to the ringing of bells. The largest bell is named “Grandmother” and weighs as much as three tons! Since the 16th century, it is in St. Peter's Basilica that they have rung in Bolognese, using a unique style.
Address: Italy, Bologna, via Indipendenza, 7, 40124.
Telephone: +39 051 222112.
Website: www.italiavirtualtour.it/dettaglio.php?id=94653.
Operating mode: daily, from 7.30 to 18.45; visiting the treasury - on Sundays, from 15.30 to 17.00.
Visit: for free.
Today, the Ducati brand is known not only to motorists, but also to most people who are at least slightly interested in technology. And in the 1920s it was a modest enterprise founded by two brothers. You can learn how Adriano and Marcello Ducati managed to develop their brainchild and turn it into a world-class company by visiting the Ducati Museum, opened in 1998, fifty years after the start of production of motorbikes.
The exposition occupies a thousand square meters and is adjacent to the plant itself. In addition to rare photographs and documents, visitors can see more than three dozen motorcycles that were produced over the years. Each of them became a real hit of their time. You can learn about the history of the brand by booking a guided tour.
Owners of Ducati equipment can visit the museum at a discounted price.
The Pinacoteca Nazionale in Bologna is an art museum where all art lovers can see a collection of paintings, icons, altars and other priceless masterpieces. Most of the objects collected here were created between the 12th and 16th centuries. The museum was founded in the 18th century by Cardinal Prospero Lambertini. The collection initially included mainly icons, but expanded over time.
In 1802, the Pinakothek was placed in the building where it remains to this day - it used to be the monastery of the Jesuit order. Today the museum is equipped with everything necessary for excursions, and among the masterpieces on display you can see works by Raphael, Perugino and many other prominent masters.
Address: Italy, Bologna, Via delle Belle Arti, 56, 40126.
Telephone: +39 051 420 9411.
Website: www.pinacotecabologna.beniculturali.it.
Operating mode: all days except Monday, from 9.00 to 19.00.
Visit: 4 euros.
As the oldest university in the world, the University of Bologna is a true historical and architectural marvel. Founded in the 11th century, it has survived the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Modern times, and is still an active university! By the way, the educational institution is rated at the highest level. Having once grown out of the school of arts and law, the university has produced many famous people: Copernicus, Dante, Dürer, Petrarch, Paracelsus, Umberto Eco and others.
Once upon a time, the noblest people of Europe came here, and the students were under the patronage of the German emperor. Today the University of Bologna invites applicants to more than two dozen faculties and keeps up with the times. The library and botanical garden at the university, founded more than four hundred years ago, deserve special attention. Like the 900-year-old university itself, collections of rare plants and books attract the attention of tourists.
The palace, located on Neptune Square, was built in 1245 and was conceived as a new residence for the city ruler and his entourage. However, just four years later, King Enzo of Sardinia found himself in Bologna as a prisoner. For him, the palace became a prison for more than two decades, so the name is quite fair. According to legend, Enzo, who was allowed much more than ordinary captives, became the founder of the famous Bentivoglio dynasty.
Tourists visiting the palace can see the prison and court premises, the appearance of which has been preserved unchanged. The building also houses a chapel and the ancient archives of Bologna. The palace was restored and rebuilt several times, but each of the halls still remains a masterpiece worthy of special attention.
Also known as Palazzo del Podesta, the Palace of Justice in Bologna is one of the oldest buildings. It was erected on Piazza Maggiore in the 13th century and served as the residence for city governors. Later, in the 15th century, the facade was rebuilt: it was originally Gothic, but acquired typical Renaissance features. In the 16th century, the passage was decorated with figurines of saints, and later the palace was restored several times.
Having survived many different times, the Palace of Justice remains to this day one of the main monuments of Bologna. Tourists have the opportunity to examine the exterior of the unique building and see the interior halls. For Russian travelers, this building is especially interesting because the architect Fioravanti, who led the restoration in the 15th century, built the Assumption Cathedral of the Kremlin in Moscow.
Cathedral of Saint Frances
Located on the square of the same name, the Cathedral of St. Frances was built, as you might guess, by Franciscan monks. The building was built in the 13th-14th centuries, and in its appearance you can see the influence of French Gothic. Later, the bell towers, sacristy, and chapels were completed, so the cathedral acquired its modern appearance only in the 19th century. It was damaged during the Second World War, but was restored.
The original Gothic style of the building was complemented by Romanesque influences, and therefore the Cathedral of St. Frances is one of the most interesting architecturally. The interior decoration leaves no one indifferent. Inside the cathedral are the tombstones of the XIII families of Accursio and Romanzi, as well as the tomb of Pope Alexander the Fifth.
Address: Italy, Bologna, Piazza S. Francesco, 14.
Telephone: +39 051 221762.
Website: www.bolognawelcome.com.
Operating mode: daily, from 6.00 to 12.00 and from 15.00 to 19.00.
Visit: for free.
The Basilica of San Petronio is the main church in Bologna, as it is dedicated to Saint Petronius, the patron saint of the city. Construction began at the end of the 14th century, but it still cannot be called completely completed: although services have been held in the basilica for a long time, the façade has not yet been completely finished. The structure is 132 meters long, and if not for the special prohibition of Pope Pius the Fourth, the building would have surpassed the famous St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Inside the basilica, visitors can see wooden choirs, ancient organs and frescoes from the 15th-16th centuries. One of the frescoes depicts the Prophet Muhammad, which is why the building currently has to be heavily protected from radical Islamists. The colored stained glass windows and the 66-meter-high sundial deserve special attention.
The relics of St. Petronius have been kept in the basilica since 2000.
Address: Italy, Bologna, Piazza Galvani, 5, 40124.
Telephone: +39 051 231415.
Website: basilicadisanpetronio.it.
Operating mode: daily, from 7.30 to 13.30 and from 15.00 to 18.00 in winter, from 7.45 to 12.30 and from 15.00 to 18.00 in summer.
Visit: for free.
The eventful history of Bologna is reflected in many architectural masterpieces. Some of them are almost a thousand years old, and some were built relatively recently. Tourists who are interested in ancient architecture are unlikely to regret their trip to Bologna. This city should definitely be included in the list of places to visit for all connoisseurs of Italian monuments and attractions.
“...By midday they crossed the Apennines and descended along the Futa Pass to Bologna, surrounded by walls of orange brick with white small towers and almost two hundred large towers; some of these towers, clearly visible against the blue sky of Emilia, were tilted no less amazingly than the famous leaning tower at Pisa ... "I. Stone "Torment and Joy"
We arrived in Bologna by train (from Rimini - 1 hour 20 minutes). I liked using the Italian railway - both in the stations and on the platforms there are excellent informative arrival and departure posters: not only the time, but also the route, platform and small print - everything route stations with arrival time. The ticket is not for a specific date (I mean regular regional trains), i.e. you can buy tickets to all desired destinations (in Rimini there is always a queue at the box office), and the days can be varied according to your choice. Valid from the moment of composting (insert into the machine at the station or on the platform with the narrow end on either side, the time and departure station must be displayed). There are inspectors walking around, there are toilets in the cars, there are no turnstiles anywhere. If the route has a transfer (such as from Rimini to Venice or Florence), the cashier, at your request, will give a printout of possible connecting flights on the one announced by you (or better yet, submitted in writing) desired time interval.
If, upon leaving the station building, you keep to the left, you can approach the gates of the ancient water canal, see the remains of the old riverbed and smell the characteristic smell. Interestingly, in the summer underground excursions are organized with pontoons descending on the waters of underground Bologna (information from the Italian brochure about the city). Across the road are the ruins of an ancient citadel and, up the beautiful yellow steps, the round Mortagnola Park (where we enjoyed a walk on our second “ride” to Bologna - the Venice train had to wait an hour, but you wouldn’t have time to go anywhere else).
The road is Indipendenza Street, along which we got to the historical center - Piazza Maggiore. We went to the Cathedral of St. Peter ("Ascension" Carraci, terracotta sculptural group by Lombardi (early 16th century) "Lamentation of Christ", crucifixion of the 12th century from multi-colored forest cedar...and not only, of course, this is what I remember). From Piazza Maggiore along Via Rizzoli it’s very close to the leaning Bolognese towers, the symbol of the city. Towers in medieval Bologna were used by aristocratic families as watchtowers, housing, and, of course, showed the status of the owner. Of the twenty-three that have survived today, the most famous are Asinelli and Garisenda, built in the 12th century! Garisenda was built very quickly, the soil under the foundation did not have time to stabilize, and already in the 13th century it was “cut down”, and later again. Now Garisenda’s deviation from the vertical is 3.2 meters! Her neighbor and rival Azinelli is tilted “only” a little over a meter and you can climb it! 97 meters, 498 steps... I, planning to walk around Bologna for another whole day and around Italy for a whole week and, remembering my “climbing” just 387 steps of Notre Dame, did not climb...
From the towers we admired the truly memorable Palace of Commerce (1382-1384!!!) The minimum program - the main cathedral, the main square, the symbolic towers - was completed, then the most interesting thing! Hide the guidebook and map and just wander around... Bologna is very much for this It has, what is worth, the longest network of covered galleries in the world (about 40 km!) from different times - antique wooden porticoes, Gothic vaults of the 14-15th centuries, arcades of the Renaissance and Baroque periods!
We found ourselves in a very unique and beautiful triangular square (with grass between the slabs), on which stands the Abbey of Santo Stefano (first mentioned in 887!) Four churches and various courtyards under one roof (there used to be seven different eras). The oldest in the abbey and in all of Bologna is Santi Vitale e Agricola with the sarcophagi of martyrs executed in the 5th century. Women pray at the sarcophagi for happiness in family life. Entrance to the abbey is free. Attention! If the signora selling CDs about the abbey had not shown us some kind of disguised passage with gestures, we would have limited ourselves to the first room at the entrance, and there is still a lot of interesting things there...
We also wanted to watch Cimabue’s “Maesta” in the church of Santa Maria dei Servi (this is from homemade preparations), but we got into a break, breaks for 3-5 hours during the day. The church has a beautiful entrance group of porticoes - a quadruple gallery, supported by 67 thin marble columns. This church is on Strada Maggiore a stone's throw from the cafe "Chlorophyll" with a good review in the section of my guide "Where to eat in Bologna". I really liked the fish, and also real tea, dear to the heart of the Russian people, brewed in a teapot!!! It gets dark early in Italy in November (but it’s light, to our envy, already at 7 am, that’s what the correct standard time means..), it was time to get ready for Rimini...
I’m trying to formulate why I liked Bologna so much – la grassa, la rossa, torrito! Probably because it’s not the inclusion of historical “objects” in the development, but living history around! To be continued - Ravenna!!! - to be continued...
Five that are hidden from the eyes of tourists and, sometimes, unknown even to local residents. An unconventional tourist route to discover the city in a new dimension.
Like all big cities, it contains within its walls many attractions that are reliably hidden from the eyes of the ubiquitous tourists and, sometimes, unknown even to local residents. Some of them are located in close proximity to the gates that once surrounded the ancient city, others are located in the very center, but, despite their beauty, are not very popular. The portal "Italy in Russian" invites you to go on a mini-tour consisting of five stops to discover such a beautiful and so unknown Bologna!
First stop: Underground Bologna
You probably don't know it, but hidden beneath the streets of Bologna is a little . Hidden underground in Bologna lies an extensive network of canals, the ancient remains of a hydraulic system leading all the way to the Po River and beyond to the Adriatic and Venice, which in the past served as trade and transport routes. The two most important channels are Torrente del Aposa, the main "stream" of the huge underground canal system that crosses Bologna, located just below the main street Via Rizzoli (just think, the Roman bridge that was used to cross the Aposa still exists underground), and the canal Valverde tank, also known as Bagno del Mario, created to feed the Fountain of Neptune in Piazza Maggiore. Both, however, have been closed to the public since 2011 due to unresolved bureaucratic issues, thus depriving Bologna of two tourist attractions. While waiting for their opening to the public, take one of the alternative routes developed by the Bologna Underground Canals Association.
Underground "treasures" of Bologna. Photo vanityfair.it
Second stop: a forgotten museum
Located in the heart of Bologna's bustling university town, the Palazzo Poggi Museum is one of Italy's main historical and scientific museums, and yet one of its least known. Inside the museum are the laboratories and collections of the ancient Institute of Sciences, the first Italian public institution dedicated to research and scientific training. In the halls of the former institute, where more than seven hundred taught in the 18th century! disciplines ranging from astronomy to anatomy, it also preserves masterpieces of painting from the sixteenth century by masters from the Po Valley - Pellegrino Tibaldi, Prospero Fontana, Ercole Procaccini, etc. If you decide to visit this beautiful museum, follow the following path: start from the Giosue Hall Carducci to continue exploring the halls that house collections of ship models dating back to the sixteenth century, and then move on to the laboratories of experimental physics and anatomy.
Address: Via Zamboni 33. Ticket price: 3 euros.
Library of Palazzo Poggi. Photo vanityfair.it
Third stop: noble villa in the people's quarter
In Porta del Pilastro, the most architecturally mediocre area of Bologna, there is a large villa hidden among the foliage of trees, with a garden inhabited by wild pheasants. Its name is Villa Gandolfi Pallavicini, the villa is located about 20 minutes (by bus) from Due Torri, the historical center of Bologna. This beautiful villa, whose walls are frescoed with hunting scenes, is little known and rarely visited. Built by the Alamandini family of Bolognese nobles in the first half of the seventeenth century, the residence was acquired by the Genoese marshal Gianluca Pallavicini in 1773. Over the centuries, the villa has hosted many distinguished guests, such as the young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who, while in Italy in 1770, prepared in these rooms to enter the prestigious Philharmonic of Bologna. Today the villa is the headquarters of the Alma Mater Foundation and can be visited absolutely free.
Villa Gandolfi: facade and interior. Photo vanityfair.it
Fourth stop: hotel with a secret
On the main street of Bologna, Via Independentza, is the Hotel Portici, which houses the remains of an ancient theater and underground tunnels that belonged to the fortified citadel. The Eden Theater - which was called the Eden Kursaal variety show between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where the most famous divas performed - was closed for many decades. Then, thanks to the restoration of the building that housed it - Palazzo Maccaferri - the theater was restored. Today, here you can admire the beautiful original Liberty Belle Epoque frescoes while enjoying food from an excellent Michelin star restaurant. Another interesting feature of the palazzo are the underground tunnels that were part of the Rocca di Galliera complex, a fortified citadel built five times by papal cardinals and destroyed five times by the inhabitants of Bologna. Now there is a separate room for exclusive candlelit dinners.
Theater "Eden" today and in the past. Photo vanityfair.it
Underground galleries. Photo vanityfair.it
Fifth stop: Monumental Cemetery Grand Tour
In an interview with Radio24, Mauro Felicori, founder of the Association of Monumental Historical Cemeteries of Europe, said that some cemeteries should be included in tourist tours of European cities. These include the Monumental Cemetery, Père Lachaise in Paris and the Certosa di Bologna, a cemetery included by the Council of Europe as part of the main European Heritage Route. “Walking through these places traces the history of the city, the country, being unwritten books about Europe, telling about its achievements,” Felicori said.
In the past, the Certosa di Bologna, one of Italy's most impressive and ancient cemeteries, was part of the stages of the Grand Tour, a long journey across continental Europe for wealthy young European aristocrats in the seventeenth century. It was visited by Byron, Dickens and Stendhal, and many writers described it in their novels. If you are traveling to Bologna, try to get out of the frame of the tour for the average tourist, and follow the example of the greats of this world.
Monumental Cemetery of Bologna. Photo vanityfair.it
If you decide to travel to Bologna and follow our five unconventional stops, you can also embark on a historical journey through your choice of hotels and restaurants. For example, for lunch or dinner, you can go to Franco Rossi (when John Grisham came to Bologna to write his novel The Broker, he dined at this restaurant three times, devoting several pages of the book to it). The place is really beautiful and not very expensive - you won't pay more than 40 € for a hearty lunch or dinner, and here you can enjoy true Bolognese cuisine.
As for hotels, you can choose one of the historical hotels in Bologna as a shelter for the night - Hotel Commercianti, overlooking the Basilica of St. Petronius (four stars; price per night - from 97 euros).
“Scholarly, Red, Fat” (la Dotta, la Rossa, la Grassa) - this is how Bologna (the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region) is called. “Red” for the red color of its roofs and walls, “Thick” for the delicious local cuisine, and “Scholarly” because it was here that the University of Bologna was founded in 1088.
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Lamborghini factory and museum
You will visit the place where the most exquisite and prestigious cars of the Lamborghini brand are born, see the assembly line of the Gallardo LP 560-4, follow the process of creating a super sports car from the body and interior trim to the assembly of the famous V10 engine.
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Parma - the city of surprises
Parma seems to many to be a quiet, sweet bourgeois town. Yes, this is partly true... But was he always like this?
Join the sightseeing “walk” and you will hear a lot of unexpected things!..
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The most picturesque street in the city - via Zamboni
One of the most picturesque and elegant streets of the city begins from the main towers of the city. This part of the city is chosen for his residence by Giovanni II Betivoglio, lord of the city during the Renaissance.
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Bologna - fun, academic, cultural
Bologna is a city that knows a lot about both science and gastronomy.
It is a university town whose students bring bustle and fun and enliven its cultural and social life. The local historical center is well preserved and is considered one of the largest in Italy.
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Bologna. From the Middle Ages to the present through towers and porticoes
Bologna is:
* 40 km of porticoes * houses on chicken legs * leaning towers * the first university * Piazza Maggiore, which has not changed its appearance since the 16th century * staircase for the Pope * a temple that rivaled the main Vatican Cathedral * the culinary capital of Italy......
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Parma is the world capital of delicious food!
Few people still know that in December 2015 Parma was officially declared a “City of Creative Gastronomy” under the auspices of UNESCO. But everyone understands why, because the famous prosciutto di Parma, delicious Parmesan and sparkling Lambrusco are enjoyed all over the world!
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Valley of Motors: museums and factories of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani, Maserati, Ducati and an auto track
Lamborghini, Ferrari, Maserati, Pagani, Ducati! I invite all car enthusiasts and lovers of a beautiful life to visit the unique museums and factories of the world's best sports cars!
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Modena is the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari and Luciano Pavarotti
Although Modena is famous for its rich history, dating back to the times of Ancient Rome, this city was made famous throughout the world by its famous natives - the great opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti and the creator of the most fashionable cars - Enzo Ferrari.
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Master class on making ice cream
Ice cream in Italy has a long tradition. We will plunge into the history of ice cream, Italian and not only, thanks to the wonderful Museum of Ice Cream, which is located near Bologna and provides the opportunity to learn how to prepare this sweet miracle.
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Modena and favorite Made in Italy: Parmesan, balsamic vinegar, Pavarotti, Ferrari
Let's try Italy for taste, color, dipping slices of Parmesan in fragrant drops of fine Modena balsamic, and over a glass of Lambrusco? Or should we visit the great tenor Luciano Pavarotti? Or maybe you have long been attracted by the dizzying speeds of the beautiful Ferrari? This tour is for you!
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Day trip through Ferrari land: Maranello and surroundings
We leave from Bologna and go to the Ferrari Museum. Along the way, there is the opportunity to stop at a balsamic vinegar production house, which also has a small private collection of cars.
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Bologna, learned, red, thick (Sightseeing tour of Bologna for adults and children)
If you find yourself in Bologna, I will be glad to invite you and your children on a fascinating sightseeing tour “Bologna, learned, red, fat.” The city of porticoes, home of the first European university and delicious tortellini, will greet you with unexpected discoveries and hospitality!
Perhaps not the most frequently booked, but the most, most special excursion in Bologna is one. Many people believe that, in the end, they will see “just another” Italian city at the “overview”. But there is only one Ferrari Museum. Of course, it is not necessary to visit it with a guide in Bologna: what you see inside will speak for itself for a true sports fan. But the excursion saves you from the need to get to the museum on your own (it is not located in Bologna itself or even in the nearest suburb). Plus, along the way (by agreement) you can “grab” something else in the Modena countryside.
Discuss in advance the possibilities of your guide to the Ferrari Museum: after all, no one will refuse a test drive of one of the famous Italian “beasts”.
Not all Bologna guides are the same (and there is nothing strange about that). Discuss in advance the possibilities of your guide to the Ferrari Museum: after all, no one will refuse a test drive of one of the famous Italian “beasts,” especially if it is included in the price of the excursion. Only “in advance” in this case means “very in advance”: you need to sign up for a test drive, and there are quite a few people willing.
Bologna is quite popular among those interested in fur coat tours. There is not even one fur factory in the vicinity. Prices for fur coats, as they say, depend...
Another specificity of Bologna is that there are (and are actively offered to tourists) numerous shopping opportunities that attract travelers with a specific purpose. Milan is Milan, but this is far from the only fashionable city in the country, where all cities are fashionable in one way or another. Having chosen Bologna as your “base camp”, you will be able to travel to the largest outlets and brand discounts in Emilia-Romagna, including wholesale ones.
