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Portici: Old Portico: the arches Part 1
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  • By ludogatto on November 30, 2005
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  • Arches in via del Carro - Bologna
    Arches in via del Carro
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    In Via del Carro U can see how was builded the anciet porticos of Bologna: in the Middle Ages the city prospered and many people moved from the coutry in the city center, in order to find job and better living conditions, but the houses were not enough. Therefore The buildin was enlarged, constructing an other piece of palace supported by portici, where people could also do the simply road life, like market or ordinary work. Originally you carry were in wood, coem that one of via of the Wagon or the most famous porch of the three Arrows, in greater Road (you see photo of the introductory page).

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    Portici: Meloncello: where S. Luca portico starts
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  • By Gillianina on April 18, 2004
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  • Portici - Bologna
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    This is where the long portico starts. This gate is called Meloncello. From there in about 45 minutes you can reach the basilica on foot. Typically the bolognese take a walk there on a sunday afternoon from time to time, also for the beautiful view you have from there of the hills and of the city. It's also very good to keep you fit!! ;)
    However the portico is flanked by a road, so don't worry, if you are lazy you can go up by car!!

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  • Address: at the end of Via Saragozza

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    Portici: Strada Maggiore
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  • By Fra.da. on December 15, 2006
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  • Strada Maggiore dressed up for Christmas - Bologna
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    Strada Maggiore is among my fav streets in Bologna. It is really easy to find it, it starts just from the two towers, direction north (to Porta San Vitale). This street is never crowded and walking there is really enjoyable. There are also some nice little bijouterie shops to visit... If you are looking for some nice little presents!
    Christmas special: a nice Christmas market takes place here. Prices are affordable and the market is really cheerful!

  • Address: Strada Maggiore, Bologna
  • Directions: The streets begins by the two towers

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    Portici: The Porticos (Portici)
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  • By Gillianina on January 9, 2005
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  • Porticos in Via Galliera - Bologna
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    Bologna is also called the City of Porticos. There is no other city in the world with as many porticos as Bologna. The lenght of all of them is about 40 km. At first they will built in wood in the Middle Age, then were rebuilt in stone.
    In the Middle Age living in Bologna had become dangerous because of medieval wars, and it was dangerous to live outside the city walls. So there was the need to enlarge the houses. This was done through the construction of upper floors which stood on porticos.

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    Portici: Porticoes
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  • Updated By Azhut on April 10, 2004
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  • Portici - Bologna
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    Bologna is the city of porticoes. Not only because she has more porticoes than any other city has. And not even because she boasts the peculiar record of the longest portico in the world, the San Luca's. Actually there is no doubt that this definition dates back to the Middle Ages and since then the portico has belonged to the city to such a degree that to imagine Bologna without porticoes today it's no easy task, not to say impossible.

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    Portici: Portici Part 2
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  • By ludogatto on November 30, 2005
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  • Portici - Bologna
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    Originally the Portocos were in wood, like that one of Via del Carro or the most famous portico of the three Arrows, in Strada Maggiore (you see photo of the introductory page).

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    Portici: Many of the streets of Bologna...
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  • By rozehill on August 24, 2002
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  • Portici - Bologna
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    Many of the streets of Bologna have porticoes to walk under.
    Bologna is well known for these porticoes

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  • Address: Found a lot in Bologna

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    Portici: Galleria
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    Portici: Archiginnasio (exterior) 4.
  • Updated By Azhut on August 25, 2002
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    Portici: Bologna Boulevard.
  • Updated By Azhut on August 25, 2002
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