Italy > Emilia-Romagna > Bologna
Bologna
N 44°29.623', E 11°20.589'
2012-06-14, 2016-10-03
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Our rating: 7.40
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2016 We came again to Bologna, this time to stay in one of the most unusual hotel in the world .
Asinelli tower in Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Asinelli tower in Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Asinelli tower in Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Walked around the city and also in the surrounding mountains. First visited the church Madonna di San Luca , which is connected to the city by a monumental roofed arcade, 3.5 kilometers in length. There is a dedicated parking on site.
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
We did not find beautiful views, place is purely religious with a huge number of pilgrims.
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Next location is a lookout San Michele In Bosco on the territory of the orthopedic institute. Can be reached by a bus 30 (schedule ). This is the best lookout in Bologna. Parking is on site.
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Next place is Villa Aldini . The building is in ruins, but the park offer views of the city. Free access through the hostel for refugees. No parking, we parked on the roadside.
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
And the last place is Villa Barruziana . It is a mental hospital, access to the the territory is open, parking is available. Small park offer views of the city.
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
2012 Bologna is well known among the Italians as a tourist city, but not so well known among tourists from other countries. The historic city center is one of the largest and best preserved centers. Bologna is famous for its arcades with a total length of 35 km! Curiously, the arcades have a height of 2 meters 66 centimeters, as horse riders used to ride under them.
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
The symbol of the city are the two falling towers mentioned in "The Divine Comedy" by Dante: Torre Garizenda (48 m) and Torre degli Azinelli (98 m), which you can climb by passing 500 steps. The towers were built with the same purpose as other similar structures - wealthy families were competing in the height of their towers.
Tower in Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
In the Middle Ages the city looked like this. Nowadays only a few towers left.
Bologna in the Middle Ages ©Yuriy Buriak
Although they are a symbol of the city, the towers are not well known in the world, in contrast to many things, the names of which are associated with Bologna. Spaghetti Bolognese, Bologna system of education, Bologna sausage (Mortadella). The city has the first university in Europe that appeared in 1088. Actually, the word "university" also appeared here. Among the graduates of the University are Copernicus, Dante, Petrarch. In 1477, the first atlas in the world was printed in Bologna. Territory is open to public.
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
The central part is quite suitable for walking. Most of the museums are free of charge, though we didn't visit them, because we liked just to walk along the streets.
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Famous Neptune fountain in Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Neptune fountain and the Maggiore Square ©Yuriy Buriak
Biblioteca dell 'Archiginnasio is an Interesting place. You can visit or just walk in the beautiful patio.
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
On the Piazza S. Domenico you can see the coffins with the relics of the saints right in the middle of the city.
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
The city has trolleybusses.
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Despite the historical status, it also has a graffiti.
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
Bologna ©Yuriy Buriak
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Getting there: Bologna is located near the main Italian motorway A1. By train : 37 minutes from Florence , 65 minutes from Milan , 1 hour and 30 minutes from Venice and 2 hours and 22 minutes from Rome . Has its own airport that can be reached in 15 minutes by car from the downtown. A taxi from the airport to the downtown costs 15 euro, Aerobus 6 euros, the same ticket is valid on public transport within an hour. There are also buses ##81 and 91 from the airport to the train station (1.5 euros).
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Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
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Our rating - 7.40
Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
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Visitor's rating - 0.00
Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
* - Note: Description of the evaluation is not always appropriate for a particular object, it's just a little help