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My hotel was this street.. everyday I walked from it to the center.. a lot of shops, gelateria, cafe/bistros along the way.. The brands I am fond of, such as Intimissimi, Calzedonia, Tezenis, Golden point, Bata.. all can be found on this street..
On the weekend there was an open market on the square behind... I checked it out... from shoes, clothes, accessories to kitchenware... all sort of things.. I found many things were just same as me, made in china.. but have to admit most were craps.. but if you have an eye, you may find something unique something nice with a good price... :)
Written Feb 22, 2012
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Central Bologna's main thoroughfare, Via dell'Indipendenza was created in 1888 to link the railway station, Bologna Centrale, with Piazza Maggiore. Sadly, many older buildings were razed in the process, but it gave architects of the time an opportunity to erect larger and more modern buildings along the wide avenue. Fortunately, the character of the city was preserved, for the entire avenue is lined with arcades, in keeping with the bolognese practice. In addition, traditional bolognese architecture was revived in numerous buildings, which have made abundant use of Gothic-Renaissance style motifs, red bricks and terracotta. See the attached photos for examples.
Updated Aug 1, 2009
Address: Via dell'Indipendenza
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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!
Written Dec 17, 2004
The centre (or, at least, one of the centers) of Bologna’s social life. The place to go for top quality shopping (with most international brand names and labels present), people watching (dresses, styles, etc.), sitting in an elegant restaurant sipping wine, or just staying in some of Bologna’s best hotels (like Gran Hotel Baglioni and Regina for example).
This is also the route one takes – provided he/she is in need of the shortest and the most attractive one – to get from the railway station, called Bologna Centrale, to the Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore – two of the most beautiful of Bologna’s squares.
Written Nov 18, 2003
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