Bolonja je potcenjeni dragulj i jedan od najlepših gradova Italije Bologna is an underrated gem and one of Italy’s most beautiful cities
EVERY CORNER OF THIS BUSTLING STUDENT METROP- OLIS TRANSPORTS one back to the glorious past, when Dante Aligh- ieri and Francesco Petrarca sat in the amphitheatre of the oldest uni- versity in Europe. Bologna is an un- derrated gem just waiting to be ex- plored, Bologna is one of Italy’s most beautiful cities. Walk the endless porticoes Lights and shadows, unique architectural angles, columns, capitals and frescoes – Bologna’s porticoes create the most fasci- nating urban landscapes. There are close to 40kms of porticoes throughout the city, each of which has their own unique style and structure. BOLOGNA The culinary capital of Italy
Climb the Asinelli Tower If the notion of clambering up 498 narrow, wooden steps to the top of a 97.2-metre-tall leaning medi- eval tower sounds daunting, let us tell you - it is! But watching the sun set high above the red city is one of the best things in Bologna, so it’s worth the climb. Eat, eat, eat Quite simply, eating is one of the best things to do in Bologna. And in a country renowned for its cuisine, this city reigns supreme as Italy’s gastronomic capital. The first thing to know is that Bologna is the birth- place of Bolognese. Secondly, the re- gion of Emilia Romagna is home to glorious parmesan, tortellini, mor- tadella, Parma ham, balsamic vine- gar and many other delicacies. And, thirdly, consuming all this incredible food won’t break the bank. People-watch on Piazza Maggiore One of the largest and oldest squares in Italy, Piazza Maggiore is the epicentre of social life in Bolo- gna. Surrounded by some of Bolo-
gna’s grandest buildings, its beau- ty extends far beyond its attractive façades. Sit on the steps of the Ba- silica San Petronio and watch cy- clists weave their way through the crowds, tourists pose for selfies, lo- cals enjoy an espresso... As the sun goes down, watch Piazza Maggiore and its beautiful buildings start to be illuminated. Be cool in Ghetto Ebraico Ghetto Ebraico is the home of Bologna’s uber-cool. This former 16 th century Jewish ghetto has to- day been transformed into an area brimming with hipster shops, bars and restaurants. The atmosphere created by the narrow streets, tiny windows and curious corners make it a great place to explore.
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