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A visit must be made to the old hebrew quarter , much evocative one and by now completely restructured. This zone is full of small palaces, but it must raise the eyes in order to see the balconies and the roof-terraces that rise from the roofs. To the beginning of the century until 50's, this it was the place of the brothels and many history have been interlaced in these roads. This area has a particular fascination, so many writers have acclimatized their novels here and in the historical center of Bologna, not utimo J Grisham Leave a Comment Directions: In the area between Via Rizzoli, Zamboni, Oberdan, Marsala ( the gray roads are pedestrian area) See the map
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This church was founded in the second half of the 13th century by the confraternity "Battuti of S. Maria della Vita" .
Besides the flagellation's practice the members provided assistance to pilgrims and invalids in the adjacent hospital which is now disappeared.
The church was enlarged at the start of 1500 and the dome was builded at the end of the 1700. Inside there is the famous plastic group of the "Pietà" is to be admired, since it is one of the most vigorous and expressive masterpieces of the Italian sculpture, by Nicolò dell'Arca in the second half of '400.
On the high altar there is the fresco "Madonna della Vita" dated back to the second half of the 14th century. ther is also a magnicìficent baroque oratory to visit. Leave a Comment Address: Via Clavature, 10 - 40124 BolognaPhone: 051 236245 - 051 224002
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The roof-terraces (altana) are one typical architectonic structure of Bologna: every palace had its roof-terrace, used anciently like check point, then transformed in terraces, now often restructured and used like loft. This in particular is the room of a bed & breakfast with one beautifull view on the bolongesi roofs. Leave a Comment Address: via Inferno corner Via del Carro
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Palazzo Comunale, also called Palazzo d?Accursio
Located in Maggiore Square, on the right when you face San petronio Church.
The big window on the ground floor , with the two marble eagles (the one on the left is thought to be built by Michelangelo) was designed by Galeazzo Alessi. He also planned, but not built the imposing main entrance. On the balcony is the statue if the pope Gregorio 13th, the reformer of the calendar, built by Alessandro Menganti.
The clock on the main tower dates back to 1773 and was built by Rinaldo Gandolfi. Leave a Comment
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Bologna's biggest garden with fifty-five hectars.
It was dedicated in 1875 to Margheritta, the queen of Italy. During excavations for the realization of the gardens, an Etruscan necropolis was found. Leave a Comment Address: Viale G. GozzadiniDirections: At the end of Viale G. Gozzadini, near Porta S. Stefano
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In this web site u can find all the information in english on the main attraction of Bologna ( museum, historical building,......) with timetable and info.
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http://Tourist informations website 2 Leave a Comment
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Facing San Petronio, on your left following the portico you find the Palazzo dell’Archiginnasio. The Archiginnasio was the main building of the University from1563 to 1803. Now it’s the seat of one of the richest City libraries in Italy.
The courtyard is worth visiting: you can see monuments to famous professors of the University of Bologna and blazons of students coming from different countries. It's the biggest collection of blazons in the world. Leave a Comment
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It's one of the hills sorrounding Bologna. On the top is the convent of San Michele in Bosco, today seat of the renowned Rizzoli Hospital. In the picture you see the church of San Michele in Bosco, built in the 16th century. From there there is (or better the was!) one of the widest views on Bologna, but unfortunately today too many trees cover part of it! Leave a Comment
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Bologna had three different walls. In the picture you can see them:
•5th century (B)
The four crosses. After Bologna was destroyed by Barbars, the Bishop Petronio had the city rebuilt and at the borders of the city he put 4 columns with crosses on them.
•11th century (C)
The population was increasing, so the city was enlarged and walls were built to protect it.
•14th century (D)
The third wall was built. It was destroyed at the beginning of the 20th century and now only the gates, although not all, are left. Where the walls were standing are now the "viali", the boulevards sorrounding the hisorical centre. Leave a Comment
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This is the main street linking the Railway Station with the very center of the city. In the picture you see the street by night with Christmas lights.
Via Indipendenza is a good street for shopping ;) but too busy on friday and saturday afternoons! Leave a Comment
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