Bologna
The oldest university in the west is in Bologna, which was founded in the 11th century, and it also has impressive architecture which largely consists of brick terracotta roofs. The centre of Bologna has been preserved and you should spend as long as possible in Bologna. Not many tourists visit Bologna which means that there aren't huge crowds which other Italian cities have. When visiting Bologna, you must go to Portici. Spread out over 38km, Portici is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is also home to a Royal Palace. There are other attractions in Bologna which should be on your itinerary, such as the Piazza Maggiore which is in its centre and has iconic architecture. Bologna also has many museums such as the Medieval Museum and the Jewish Museum. Bologna has plenty of parks that are beautifully designed, such as Villa Spada and Parco Montagnola which originally dates from the 17th century. There are many places to grab a bite to eat such as Da Gianni which serves traditional Italian cuisine. Osteria La Matta is a popular restaurant where only local dishes are served.
There are scores of hotels in Bologna, such as the affordably priced AlbertaD Bed & Breakfast which is close to the shops. If you want to find a hotel in BOLOGNA to splash the cash at, stay at Il Convento dei Fiori di Seta. This hotel is a converted church which retains many of its original features. Likewise with Relais Villa Valfiore, this hotel should only be chosen if money is no object. However, you're bound to have a great time because it is surrounded by trees which are centuries old. Although it is several kilometres away from Bologna, the walk there from this hotel can be very pleasant. If you want to find apartments in BOLOGNA instead of a hotel, there are just as many to choose from. For a scenic apartment, pick one which is on the hills of the Dozza comune. You can also stay in a central apartment or an apartment which is on the outskirts of the city. There are many apartment complexes that have a swimming pool which bring welcome relief during the hot summers which Bologna regularly experiences.
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Kim Verry, . Bolonia (Bolonia)
Lovely city
Lovely city. A bit tricky to access from the hotel without a car as buses are unreliable.
Kristian, . Bolonia (Bolonia)
Fantastic city
Fantastic city. Great food, nice people, perfect weather.
Zübeyde Nur, . Bologna (Bolonia)
The archaeological museum and Teatro Anatomico are worth a visit. Breakfast at Pappare and pizza at De Michele made my day. I love the food there.
Michelle, . Bologna (Bolonia)
Great staying in Bologna
The city centre is amazing, lots of old building from the medieval age, and a great central church. Every street has beautiful views, day and night. A large part of the pedestrian area is filled with cafés and restaurants for every taste and price. It is big enough to spend a long weekend without getting bored. Also, the possibility of guided tours of the city, climbing tours and visiting the museum that I didn't get to see this time. Great city!
Archontia Argyroula, . Bologna (Bolonia)
Great place, wish I'd have stayed longer
I truly loved the place. We didn't stay in the city center, but we were still not far away. It's easy to find a taxi or use the bus (or even walk, if you have some time). My Italian is good, but not great, so communicating with the locals wasn't hard. I'd definitely suggest learning a couple of basic and useful phrases before visiting, even though many people in Bologna speak English. If you're thinking about going to a festival in parco Nord, do it. I'd definitely recommend Rococo and Vela pizza restaurants. And have a coffee whenever you get the chance to. There are many things to do in the city, and even if you get confused, people there will be glad to help you.
Ioannis, . Bologna (Bolonia)
Very nice food and wine. Smile faces.
Tsvetomir, . Bologna (Bolonia)
Tha place for wine andr tapas
Bologna is grate for tourism
Leonidas, . Bologna (Bolonia)
Great city, nice spirit, delicius food love with Bologna !
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