With an exceptional historical heritage and a rich cultural life, Bologna is the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, in northern Italy.

Bologna is popularly known as la Dotta, la Rossa e la Grassa (the Educated, the Red, and the Fat). Educated because of its university, considered the oldest in the West Currently an international student life is bubbling here. Red, for the characteristic color of the roofs of the legacy buildings of the Middle Ages. And fat, for its well-deserved reputation as a gourmet city, with excellent traditional specialties. At the same time, its medium size makes it very accessible and welcoming.

In its extensive medieval old town, the second largest in Europe, you can stay in hotels with lots of charm. Impressive are the Torres Asinelli and Garisenda from the XII-XIII centuries, symbol of the city. They are old defense buildings, the highest reaches almost 100 meters. Also the Porches of Bologna, with 40 km of old streets with arcades are not to be missed.

In the majestic Piazza Maggiore stands the Basilica of San Petronio. Another landmark is the Basilica of San Esteban, a set of Seven Churches connected by gardens and passages. Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces are exhibited in the National Pinacoteca.