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Tourist Attractions in Bologna


Bologna is a city of artistic splendors, architectural marvels and museums. It is a land of great Renaissance dynasties and industrial contributions. The cultural heritage of Bologna is richly laden with the works of stalwarts like Corregio and Carracci. In other words, Bologna is an open-air museum with ancient Roman baths, temples and amphitheatres in the midst of Baroque palaces, churches and squares. It is a city of innumerable attractions. The Tourist Attractions in Bologna are such that these cannot be expressed in words. It is a city of intangible beauty. Bologna's Tourist Attractions are enormous. It is home to one of the world's largest churches, the Basilica San Petronio. Bologna is also famous for being the site of the oldest universities of the world. This university was attended by the likes of Dante and Copernicus. The city of Bologna is situated in the northernmost part of central Italy. It is the capital of the region of Emilia-Romagna.


Tourist Attractions in Bologna include the Piazza Maggiore which is a large pedestrian square in the oldest part of the city centre. The Basilica of San Petronio is one of the finest examples of Gothic buildings in entire Italy. The Basilica Santuario di Santo Stefano is nestled in a piazza. It is one of the most well-known and legendary places of worship in the city. It comprises several holy buildings, built and renovated at different times. Outside of Bologna there is a small resort town of Porretta, in the Apennine Mountains. This town is well known for its hot springs and therapeutic mineral waters.This place should be part of the Tourist Attractions in Bologna. The other sites are Le Due Torri also termed the Two Towers of Bologna and Piazza di Porta Ravegnana. The two towers are considered to be Bologna's most recognisable landmarks. In the 12th century, the noble families of Bologna erected some 100 towers across the city. The towers were regarded as status symbols during those times. The Santuario della Beata Vergine di San Luca is also a notable feature of the Tourist Attractions in Bologna. Besides, the sanctuary of the blessed Virgin of San Luca, situated on top of a hill to the south west of the city is worth a watch.

Thus, you can view a lot of Tourist Attractions in Bologna if you go there. These have become attractive due to their unique edifice and architecture.

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Tourist Attractions in Bologna
Archeological Museum Basilica di San Pietro
Bevilacqua Palace Casa Isolani
Palazzo della Mercanzia Palazzo di Re Enzo
Palazzo Galvani Piazza Maggiore and Piazza del Nettuno
San Francesco San Martino
St Dominics Church Church of St James Major
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