Explore the history of Bologna

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Bologna, the capital of Emilia-Romagna and the seventh-most populous city in Italy. This large northern city has long served as an important cultural hub. Walk through all the must see landmarks and relive the old history of the town. Also known for its towers, cathedrals, and long porticoes, has a historical center that has been carefully restored and conserved since the end of the 1970s.

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  1. Plaza Maggiore is a central square in Bologna, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The appearance in the 21st century, generally reflects the layout from the 15th century. — Wikipedia

  2. The Basilica of San Petronio is a minor basilica and church of the Archdiocese of Bologna located in Bologna, Emilia Romagna, northern Italy. — Wikipedia

  3. The Biblioteca comunale dell'Archiginnasio is a public library in Bologna, Italy. It is located inside the Palace of the Archiginnasio in Bologna since 1838. — Wikipedia

  4. The Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita is a late-Baroque-style, Roman Catholic church in central Bologna, near the Piazza Maggiore. — Wikipedia

  5. Since the Middle Ages, the Mezzo Market has served as a hub for commerce and delectable cuisine. The market received renovation in 2014 and is situated in a 19th-century pavilion.

  6. The basilica of Santo Stefano encompasses a complex of religious edifices in the city of Bologna, Italy. Located on Piazza Santo Stefano, it is locally known as Sette Chiese and Santa Gerusalemme. It has the dignity of minor basilica. — Wikipedia

  7. The Two Towers, both of them leaning, are the symbol of Bologna, Italy, and the most prominent of the Towers of Bologna. They are located at the intersection of the roads that lead to the five gates of the old ring wall. — Wikipedia

  8. The Fountain of Neptune is a monumental civic fountain located in the eponymous square, Piazza del Nettuno, next to Piazza Maggiore, in Bologna, Italy. The fountain is a model example of Mannerist taste of the Italian courtly elite in the mid-sixteenth century. — Wikipedia

  9. Bologna Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Peter, is the cathedral of Bologna in Italy, and the seat and the metropolitan cathedral of the Archbishop of Bologna. — Wikipedia

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