Bologna and Emilia Romagna

Bologna la Dotte

Seat of the oldest university in Europe, Bologna has retained a strong university tradition, to which it owes its nickname of "the Learned": it is here that Umberto Eco, author of "The Name of the Rose" and "Foucault's Pendulum", created his famous chair in semiotics.

Bologne la Grassa
The gastronomic wealth of the city has earned it a second nickname, "the Fat". The reputation of the delicious ragu alla bolognese has reached the four corners of the Earth…  Head for the many osterie, between restaurant and wine bar, to enjoy affordable local wines, sandwiches and a simple cuisine.

Bologne la Rossa

The color of its brick buildings and its political tradition have earned it the nickname of "the Red". A well-preserved medieval city, Bologna offers the visitor 40 km of arcades that protect from the sun. Its historical center holds a wealth of things to discover…

Things to see :

• The Piazza Maggiore and its many monuments, including the basilica of San Petronio, the largest church of the city, and the fifth largest in the world
• The neighboring Piazza del Nettuno
• The Palazzo d'Accursio (or Palazzo Comunale)
• The Fountain of Neptune