Bologna
has many things to offer the avid sightseer. The city centre is a memorable
sight in itself. Surrounded by medieval walls, and simply screaming with
ancient culture and historic value, the centre is one of the most visited
sights in Bologna.
The
Toree degli Asinelli, which is one of the two towers that lean at the foot
of Via Rizzoli, offers a brilliant view of Bologna’s city with its
red rooftops and cultural history.
The Piazza
Maggiore is a very popular attraction, as is the Piazza Nettuno. These
two places form the heart of Bologna.
The
University of Bologna, the world’s oldest institution, lies northeast
of the two towers. The university was founded in 1088, and abounds with
rich heritage and historic buildings.
The national
picture gallery, or Pinacoteca Nazionale, is in Via Belli Arti. This historic
gallery captures Bologna’s artistic past from the 14th century through
the 16th century. Historic and old building churches are a wonderful way
to get an idea of the cultural heritage that surrounds Bologna.
San Domenico, Basilica di Santo Stefano, and Basilica di San Petronio,
are all churches or religious areas that you can visit and tour free of
charge. You will view old buildings and sculptures that have attributed
to the history and air of the old world feel that Bologna offers.
Other
landmarks or points of interest in Bologna include the Via Santo
Stefano, Piazza del Nettuno, and the Scala della Montagnola. Many town
squares and centres can be reached by walking, and are wonderful tours
if you want to get a feel of Old World Italy.
You
can find many sightseeing tours to book around Bologna. The Centro
di Informazione Communale, or Information Center can be reached by calling
(051) 239 660, and can give you information about the multitude of sightseeing
tours available, or about places that you will want to visit while in Bologna.
Passes can be purchased that will allow free or discounted admissions to
the many museums. You can purchase one or three day passes at various museums
or by call the Biglietto Unico per I Musei at (051) 203 040.
Whether
you decide to book a sightseeing tour, or to venture out on your own to
explore everything that Bologna has to offer, be assured that the
many museums, churches, and sights to be seen can not be seen in one day.
You should make a list of the places that you wish to see, if you have
limited time for sightseeing. If you plan to devote as much time to your
sightseeing of Bologna as needed, then be prepared to be awed for
possibly days. There is always something to see in Bologna, and
you may just not be able to take it all in in one visit. Your hotel, or
any of the sights listed here will have more information about the various
attractions that can be found in beautiful and historic Bologna,
Italy.
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