{"id":7745,"date":"2015-05-26T10:00:34","date_gmt":"2015-05-26T15:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.selectitaly.com\/?p=1745"},"modified":"2021-01-19T11:25:03","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T11:25:03","slug":"must-see-italy-bologna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selectitaly.com\/blog\/hidden-gems\/must-see-italy-bologna\/","title":{"rendered":"Must-See Italy: Bologna"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Florence, Venice and Rome (and increasingly, Milan) are the Italian titans of city tourism and with good reason \u2013 each place has enough attractions to keep the curious traveler busy for weeks, if not years \u2013 but Italy also has many other fascinating, historic cities that can stand alone as destinations. One of these is delightful <a href=\"https:\/\/selectitaly.com\/blog\/hidden-gems\/20-steps-to-becoming-an-italian-foodie-emilia-romagna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bologna, capital of the Emilia-Romagna region<\/a>, in the Po River valley of northern Italy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The city is Italy\u2019s seventh largest by population and an easy train ride from Venice, Florence or Milan<\/strong>. The world\u2019s oldest university is here, tracing its roots back to 1088, and to this day a youthful spirit characterizes Bologna despite its wealth of classic artistic and historical treasures. What Bologna doesn&#8217;t have in the way of Florence\u2019s instantly recognizable Renaissance hallmarks it more than makes up for in other architectural riches \u2013 did you know, for example, that <strong>Bologna has nearly 50 miles of colonnaded arcades<\/strong> (porticos)? Not to mention great nightlife, shops and restaurants. Here are some things that make Bologna a place you don\u2019t want to miss:<\/p>\n<h3>The Food<\/h3>\n<p>And more food: Emilia-Romagna is one of the most gastronomically blessed regions in Italy, and the famous <strong><em>spaghetti alla Bolognese<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 or more traditionally, egg-pasta\u00a0tagliatelle with the Bolognese meat ragu \u2013 is just the start.<\/p>\n<p>Sample great Bolognese specialties at a place like <strong>Tamburini<\/strong>, where the big lunchtime platters of <em>salumi<\/em> and <em>formaggio<\/em> (under $20) truly shine. For a taste of the region\u2019s hearty foods and full-bodied wines, dine at <strong>Osteria dell&#8217;Orsa<\/strong> (the \u201cinn of the bear\u201d). Inexpensive, with most entrees coming in at under $20, and atmospheric.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to bring some of Bologna back home, stop into <strong>Paolo Atti &amp; Figli<\/strong>, a bakery and pasta shop in the historic center that\u2019s some 131 years old. This is the place to stock up on handmade <em>tagliatelle<\/em> and gourmet dry goods for your pantry.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25676\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25676\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/selectitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/3615-e1432202020949.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25676 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/selectitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/3615-e1432202020949.jpg\" alt=\"bologna italy\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25676\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tagliatelle with Bolognese Sauce.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>The Sights<\/h3>\n<p>Most of the streets in Bologna\u2019s central district follow the patterns of the ancient Roman town. The 350-acre site is a trove of medieval, Renaissance as well as Baroque architecture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The miles of porticos that define Bologna\u2019s medieval quarter make an extraordinary backdrop for strolling<\/strong>. The Portico of San Luca is the longest and links the medieval city gate of Porta Saragozza with San Luca Sanctuary. Elegant Piazza Maggiore, also in the center and lined with porticos, is where you\u2019ll find the Civic Archaeological Museum of Bologna. Located inside the Palazzo Galvani, the museum\u2019s collections include important Etruscan finds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beautiful Piazza del Nettuno is right by the Piazza Maggiore, and is home to the ravishing Fountain of Neptune<\/strong>. In Giambologna\u2019s 16th-century masterpiece, the god of the sea lords it over all he surveys \u2013 in this case, the gorgeous cityscape of largely intact medieval Bologna.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Towers of Bologna<\/strong>. Back in the day (about 750 years ago), medieval stone towers were a prominent feature in the city. Today there are fewer than 20, but they still provide a strong flavor of the Bologna of yore. The smaller of the \u201ctwo towers\u201d that still stand guard over the Piazza di Porta Ravegnana leans 11 feet from the perpendicular, so you can\u2019t climb it \u2013 sorry! But right next to it is the <strong>Torre degli Asinelli<\/strong>, and it leans much less (about eight feet). So, for $4 hike up the 500 steps for the fetching view of ancient red roof tops from the top, some 334 feet above street level.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25677\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25677\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/selectitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/6182-e1432202385817.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25677\" src=\"https:\/\/selectitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/6182-e1432202385817.jpg\" alt=\"bologna\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cityscape of Bologna at night.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In a city of many historic churches, <strong>the Piazza Santo Stefano is a standout for its lovely shaded arcades and quartet of Romanesque churches<\/strong>. One of them, the church of SS. Vitale e Agricola, actually incorporates bits of ancient Roman temples.<\/p>\n<p>The Museo di Palazzo Poggi is the art and science museum of the University of Bologna, and is like a supersized cabinet of curiosities. Check out the antique maps, Ercole Lelli\u2019s Anatomical Waxworks, the Ship Gallery and more.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"clear: both;\">The Shopping<\/h3>\n<p>Bologna is home to some famous names of Italian industry, such as <strong>Maserati<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Ducati<\/strong> and <strong>Lamborghini<\/strong> \u2013 so if you\u2019re in the market for some hot wheels, you\u2019ll be in the right place. But there\u2019s more:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mandarina Duck:<\/strong> The stylish and oh-so Italian manufacturer of world-class luggage and leather goods is headquartered in Bologna, so no surprise that there is not one, not two, but three Mandarina Duck boutiques in the city. Our favorite is on the irresistibly named Via Marilyn Monroe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>L&#8217;Inde Le Palais:<\/strong> Bologna has its share of Prada and other luxury chain stores,<br \/>\nbut you\u2019ll find a mix of famous names from Roberto Cavalli to Valentino as well as hot newcomers at this chic designer emporium for women.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hoffmann:<\/strong> No one will deny that it\u2019s a digital age, but that\u2019s what makes a classic toy in the fine Italian tradition such a well-deserved treat. This sleek shop is the place to beat for wooden toys crafted by expert hands as well as artful stuffed animals, puzzles and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Do you know more about Bologna, where to eat or where to shop? Let us know!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florence, Venice and Rome (and increasingly, Milan) are the Italian titans of city tourism and with good reason \u2013 each place has enough attractions to keep the curious traveler busy for weeks, if not years \u2013 but Italy also has many other fascinating, historic cities that  can stand alone as destinations. One of these is delightful Bologna, capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, in the Po River valley of northern Italy.<br \/>\nThe city is Italy\u2019s seventh largest by population and an easy train ride from Venice, Florence or Milan. The world\u2019s oldest university is here, tracing its roots back to 1088, and to this day a youthful spirit characterizes Bologna despite its wealth of classic artistic and historical treasures. What Bologna doesn\u2019t have in the way  of Florence\u2019s instantly recognizable Renaissance hallmarks it more than makes up for in other architectural riches \u2013 did you know, for example, that Bologna has nearly 50 miles of colonnaded arcades (porticos)? Not to mention great nightlife, shops and restaurants. 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