On the way to our destination-region of Tuscany, we stopped a few hours in Bologna- home to the oldest university. So, here are some photos of lovely college town Bologna-the capital of the Emilia-Romagna Region.
A central square in Bologna is Piazza Maggiore.
That day at the square was an event, so it was jammed and under construction.
Also Fontana del Nettuno was "undercover"- wrapped in plastic for
restoration.
The square is surrounded by:
Palazzo d'Accursio - it was a city hall, now it's museum.
The square is surrounded by:
Palazzo d'Accursio - it was a city hall, now it's museum.
Palazzo dei Notai - former notaries' guild
Basilica of San Petronio - is the main church of Bologna.
Basilica of San Petronio - is the main church of Bologna.
Palazzo dei Banchi - former banking center.
Palazzo del Podestà - former police and justice offices.
Accursi Tower, also known as the Clock Tower, is located
in Piazza Maggiore.
Near by Piazza Maggiore is Piazza Galvani. At the center of the square
there is a marble statue of Luigi Galvani, a famous scholar who discovered animal electricity.
Galvani while observing the famous frog he used to study.
The University of Bologna was probably the first
University in the western world- founded in 1088.
The Archiginnasio-the ancient seat of the University of
Bologna.
Bologna is famous for its porticoes. There are over 45 km of arcades.
Central streets of Bologna are largely pedestrianized.
Palazzo della Mercanzia
At Piazza di Porta Ravegnana are the two towers-symbols of Bologna and the statue of San Petronio.
The Church of Santa Maria della Vita-The most important
example of Baroque architecture in Bologna.
Basilica of San Francesco-This church is the first
example of French Gothic style in Italy.
