Walk through the centre of the...
by alexae
Walk through the centre of the town. In few hours your can visit the whole old town.
It's worth: Piazza Maggiore (the Main Square), the enchanting Piazza Santo Stefano,
the old Jewish Ghetto, the churches of San Domenico and San Francesco, the
University.... and obviously pass under the two towers, the symbol of Bologna,
the oldest skyscrapers you can imagine... .... and when you are tired, find yourself a nice bar or wine bar, and drink a glass of wine (or, if too expensive, just a cup of coffee) ... Let's speak about food and Bologna.
Bologna is famous for tortellini, lasagne, tagliatelle al ragù (with minced meat sauce), mortadella... but never ask spaghetti bolognaise, they don't exist! In Bologna you should eat meat sauce with egg pasta (as tagliatelle), not with spaghetti.
ROXY BAR
by Azhut
This bar is I think the most known bar is Bologna. The reason is that our musician Vasco Rossy, wrote a song that contains its name, so for Rossi's Fans this bar is a cult.
Don't forget to go there, the service is fast and there is a nice atmosphere.
Via Rizzoli, 9
Quite easy by train, as Bolgna...
by wadekorzan
Quite easy by train, as Bolgna is one of the major railway hubs of Italy. Located about 1 hour 45 minutes south of Milan, one hour north of Florence, and one hour north of Rimini, for access to San Marino.
Walking is the best and most convenient way to see the old city.
Sorbetteria Castiglione - top class ice cream
by sue_stone about Sorbetteria Castiglione
I had read about a very special place to have some gelato - apparently locals travelled from the other side of town just to sample a creamy scoop or two.
Sorbetteria Castiglione was its name, and it was worth our walk in the rain. This gelateria/pasticceria/bar was thankfully open on a Sunday afternoon. I was pleased as I got to see evidence of locals pulling up in their cars and not only buying a couple of scoops to eat then, but also some takeaway tubs to eat later. The staff were smiley and friendly, and patient while we scanned the various flavours. Alex opted for the chocolate and coffee flavours, while I had the coffee and coconut. The ice cream was lovely - nice and creamy.
Go there!
Two towers-Due Torri
by prleprle
In middle ages Bologna has several dozens of family towers. The most important families had the tallest ones. Several of that towers survive all that centuries. This 2 in background of picture are also symbols of Bologna (Due Torri). Tallest one is Assinelli Tower (1109-1119), 97.2 meters high and open for public. Other one is Garisenda Tower and it's 47 meters high. On the back of towers are Basilica di S.Bartolomeo from XVI century interesting for paintings of Ludovico Carraci and Guido Reni.
Bologna Centrale, May 2010
View from the Church of St. Luke, Bologna, 05/2010
Basilica di Santo Stefano, Bologna, May 2010
Neptune, Municipal Art Collection, Bologna, 5/2010
