Weekend in Bologna (1)
Route Details
Route Distance
7.7 km
Route Duration
1 h 42 m
Route Points
17
Places to visit
2
Places to impress
2
Places to eat
Bologna is one of the oldest cities of Europe. The settlement existed in the pre-Roman era, and the modern city is considered one of the most comfortable cities for life in Italy.
Bologna is not so popular tourist destination as Venice or Milan, but visiting this ancient place is an unforgettable experience.
The city is famous for its towers. During the Middle Ages, the city had more than 80 towers. One of them, Torre Azinelli, is the tallest leaning medieval tower in the world. (97.2 meters)
Bologna is also known for its elegant porticoes. In total, there are over 45 km (28 miles) of porticoes in the city.
Not everyone knows that Bologna is considered the "culinary capital of Italy". It is the birthplace of the famous Bolognese sauce, homemade pasta like tagliatelle and tortellini, mortadella, salami and the famous Parmesan cheese.
The "Weekend in Bologna" route consists of 2 parts. This is the first part that covers the historical center of the city and one of the main landmarks of Bologna - the Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca.
Places
Madonna di Galliera church
Palazzo Fava
Bologna Cathedral (St. Peter's Cathedral)
Ca' Pelletti
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