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Towers - Torri   Bologna

Towers - Torri, Bologna

 69 Reviews  The Torre degli Asinelli lay next to the Torre di Gariselda and with its 98 meter height it is the taller of all Bologna towers. Climbing will be cheap in money (3-4 euros) but expensive in sweat... 

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Mosaics   Ravenna

Mosaics, Ravenna

 63 Reviews  There are 13 panels on each wall, depicting Christ’s miracles and parables (the left wall), and the Passion and Resurrection (the right wall). Christ on the left is a young, beardless man, dressed... 

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Beach   Rimini

Beach, Rimini

 17 Reviews  Rimini has 15 km of beach along the strip and it's used well. In the summer months it's really crowded here, but when I arrived in the beginning of September it was less people, and more space. The... 

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Piazza Maggiore   Bologna

Piazza Maggiore, Bologna

 44 Reviews  “Gregory XIII, Hugo Buoncompagno of Bologna, who had raised himself to eminence as a jurist and in the civil service, was cheerful and lively in disposition.” — from “The History of the Popes, Their... 

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Churches   Ravenna

Churches, Ravenna

 104 Reviews  “He thatrelgncthun high, to whom is given all power in heaven and in earth, hath committed the one holy catholic and apostolic Church, out of which there is no salvation, to one only on earth, namely,... 

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Historical centre   Rimini

Historical centre, Rimini

 53 Reviews  Originally this was a romanic style church, untill Sigismondo Malatesta transformed this church in a real monument. The external side is made by Leon Battista Alberti and it's very carateristic the... 

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Basilica di San Petronio   Bologna

Basilica di San Petronio, Bologna

 32 Reviews  “San Petronio contains a chapel of the Baciocchi family. Here lies the eldest of the sisters of Napoleon, the Princess Eliza Baciocchi, wisest, happiest, and least celebrated of the family.” — from... 

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The coast   Ravenna

The coast, Ravenna

 12 Reviews  We were all ready to jump into the Adriatic after a day of gazing at the best of Byzantium translated into Italian. The question was, where to do it. In keeping with our dual themes (Etruscans and... 

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Excursions   Rimini

Excursions, Rimini

 14 Reviews  Once again , if you travel with children you are somehow limited, and you seek out, avtivities where both adults and children can enjoy. Rimini has a dolphinarium, and again Leda was chosen out of the... 

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Museums   Bologna

Museums, Bologna

 38 Reviews  If you want to know something more on the channels and on their importance in the development of the industry in Bologna territory you can visit this museum. U can know something more on the... 

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Events   Ravenna

Events, Ravenna

 9 Reviews  “Lord Byron, who preferred Ravenna to all the other towns of Italy, and was influenced in some measure by his intimacy with the Countess Guiccioli, a member of the Gamba family of Ravenna, spent two... 

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Tiberio's bridge   Rimini

Tiberio's bridge, Rimini

 12 Reviews  In the year 14 A.D the Emperor Augustus, of the Roman Empire, gave the order that there should be a bridge over the River Marecchia which would made sure that the Via Emilia could continue as planned.... 

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Piazza Nettuno   Bologna

Piazza Nettuno, Bologna

 44 Reviews  “For Bologna it is alright.” — Pope Pius IV (1499–1565) GRANTING PERMISSION The Holy Father is referring to the bulging muscle mass that is Giambologna’s Neptune at what is one of Bologna’s signature... 

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Historical Buildings   Bologna

Historical Buildings, Bologna

 40 Reviews  “The city of Bologna, which has always combated for liberty, remembering the past, and its eyes fixed on the future, in honor of our Savior Jesus Christ, hath ransomed all the serfs on its territory,... 

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Basilica di Santo Stefano   Bologna

Basilica di Santo Stefano, Bologna

 21 Reviews  “Never one of the more beautiful cities of Italy, Bologna is nevertheless a place of some interest, chiefly because of its school of painting. But at first sight what strikes the traveller as most... 

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University   Bologna

University, Bologna

 17 Reviews  The Alma Mater Studiorum (University of Bologna) is the oldest continually operating university in the world, it is believed by most accounts it started at 1088. Its motto, "alma mater studiorum" in... 

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Portici   Bologna

Portici, Bologna

 22 Reviews  Along the via Saragossa the portici di San Luca begin just outside Porta Saragossa. These porticoes that lead to the Sanctuary of the Madonna of St. Luke are numbered, and at Archway #170 a Madonna... 

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Churches - Chiese   Bologna

Churches - Chiese, Bologna

 38 Reviews  Originally the Romanesque styled church of Santa Maria della Misericordia belonged to the order of sisters Cistercites, but then was given to the Benedictine order of Olivetani. In 1431 the church was... 

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Basilica di San Domenico   Bologna

Basilica di San Domenico, Bologna

 12 Reviews  The column at the center of Piazza di San Domenico in front of Basilica di San Domenico is made of brick with a 1627 bronze of San Domenico at its top. Opening hours for the basilica are from Monday... 

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Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio   Bologna

Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio, Bologna

 8 Reviews  I really enjoyed the visit to this palace. There are always exhibit going on, mostly free and it is an amazing building full of history and art. It is also impressive to think it is used as the... 

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Palazzi   Bologna

Palazzi, Bologna

 11 Reviews  Entirely Florentine in style, Palazzo Sanuti Bevilacqua is one of the most distinctive palaces in Bologna. It was built in 1484 for Niccolò Sanuti, a jurist from Bologna, using grey stones more common... 

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Basilica di San Luca   Bologna

Basilica di San Luca, Bologna

 9 Reviews  Basilica di San Luca is a great Bologna landmark. Wherever you are in town or in the villages around you can always see it and it help you navigate the area. The church story start around the XII... 

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Palazzo della Mercanzia   Bologna

Palazzo della Mercanzia, Bologna

 5 Reviews  ”The most notable thing I saw in Bologna was an awning of sheeting or calico spread over the centre of the main street on a level with the roofs of the houses for a distance of half a mile or so. I... 

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Soccer   Bologna

Soccer, Bologna

 8 Reviews  Have a feeling that your Italian is much too academic? You should have no trouble enriching your vocabulary at the one of the local football matches. You are sure to learn the latest and greatest of... 

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Cattedrale di San Pietro   Bologna

Cattedrale di San Pietro, Bologna

 8 Reviews  Completely redone in the 17th century, the interior of Cattedrale di San Pietro lost all traces of its original Romanesque and Gothic architecture. The remodelling turned it into a showcase of... 

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BRISIGHELLA

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I loved this town immediately!!!, so many neat paces, buildings, colors, history.Here you have to see the "Via degli asini" o "via del Borgo", from S.XII, this is a narrow passage inside the building you see on the pic, that took the donkies in ancient times to get the plaster from a mine near by.Other attractions:-Santuario del Monticino -Torre dell'Orologio-Chiesa Collegiata di S. Michele Arcangelo-Chiesa dell'Osservanza-Rocca Manfrediana e Veneziana-Palazzo Maghinardo-Museo Civico "Giuseppe Ugonia"

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SOLAROLO

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"Solarolo" comes from the latin "Solarioum" that means "place exposed to the sun".This is Laura Pausini's town, I'm sure that many of you have listened to her songs. Her family still lives there.Is a small neat quiet town, located in Terre di Faenza, Province of Ravenna. Between the rivers Senio and Santerno.Is not a touristic place, but it worths a visit.

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CERVIA

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This a small touristic and very neat town sorrounded by the Adriatic sea.Many people from Ravenna and other cities within Emilia Romagna come here to spend the Summer.Also known as Cervia-Milano Marittima.

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BORELLO

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This is a small town in the country side. Can't remember exactly where as I'm looking in the map and I can't find it....I'll ask to my friends and will write the exact location.Anyway, this area is beautiful, very green and peaceful.

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Ferrara

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Another Emilia Romagna gem I have placed on the 'must see' list for Italy. I felt I must go there and was not disappointed for sure. I am going to describe all the incredible attractions of the place more fully, but in the meantime here is a kind of short summary:- Este Castle - right in the middle of the city;- Cathedral - close to the castle and of superb proportions;- Administrative palace - today's architects should learn from the medieval ones;- Palazzo Schifanoia - great frescoes;- Cathedral museum;- Narrow medieval streets.The list does not stop here, but it would be wrong, I think, to uncover every treasure here - or I wonýt have things left for my Ferrara page:)))

Ravenna

by aliante1981

While I will certainly (or at least I hope to do so) create a specific page for this location, I think the place fully deserves being added to most travelersý ýmust seeý list for Italy.Letýs see what it can offer:- Superb early Middle Ages mosaics;- San Vitale basilica ý 5th century, and there are few such things left in Europe;- Danteýs tomb;- Galla Pracidia mausoleum ý early Middle Ages again;- Theodorichýs mausoleum ý and he was one of the most significant figures of the early history of Italy;- Theodorichýs palace ý see above;And the fact that Ravenna was actuallyý the last capital of one of the greatest ancient countries ý the Roman Empire. And the centre of early Christianity as well.

Visit Bologna

by aliante1981

Bologna is Emilia Romagna’s capital and as such merits the first place in this ‘Must See’ list I created for the region. I shall, of course, describe the sightseeing jewels of the city in detail on the special page, but here’s a taster of what’s to come (in case I manage to create the page, that is:)) ):- Walks along via Zamboni, strada Maggiore e via dell’Indipendenza;- Archiginnasio library;- Churches of San Domenico, San Francesco, San Giacomo Maggiore, San Giovanni in Monte, San Luca, San Martino;- Churches of San Michele in Bosco, Santo Stefano, San Petronio, and San Pietro;- The Two Leaning Towers;- Palazzo Communale;- Palazzo Davia Bargellini;- Museums: National Picture Gallery, Medieval Museum, Archaeological Museum, and Museum of Anatomy.

RAVENNA

by Aquamantos

This is the city of mosaics, and ancient and beautiful city.Please visit my Ravenna page for more info.

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BOLOGNA

by Aquamantos

This city worths a visit. Well known to be a cultural city with one of the most famous Universities in Europe.Well known also for it's towers, gateways, wonderful palaces and people lifestyle.

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Mirabilandia

by aliante1981

***Write-up soon!!!***Feel free to check the travelogue for more pictures :)))

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Savhotel  Bologna

 1 Review and 405 Opinions  This 4-star hotel is located near Fiera di Bologna, so the area isn't very interesting if you aren't... 

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Hotel Card International  Rimini

 1 Review and 106 Opinions  Double room: definately 4 star standard, 15minutes walk to the beach, 2min train station. Staff... 

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Hotel Centrale Byron  Ravenna

 1 Review and 195 Opinions  I'll never forget trying to find this place. We were driving along, slightly misplaced, when we saw... 

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  4. Modena Things to Do
  5. Parma Things to Do
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Q:  That's what we planned to see on our way from Ostellato to San Mauro Mare: Comacchio, Abbazia di Pomposa, Delta di Po - any tips?... 

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A: if you are not a bird watcher... where you spend time to do it... imho is not to much for 1 day, it's one day.... :) any tip? sure, have a lot of insect repellents,... 

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