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Bologna
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Bologna is Italy's culinary capital, source of ragu, tortellini and mortadella, wrapped in 38 kilometres of medieval porticoes below the leaning Asinelli and Garisenda towers. Europe's oldest university, founded in 1088, keeps the centre studenty and lived-in rather than purely a sightseeing stop.
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Bologna is Italy's culinary capital, source of ragu, tortellini and mortadella, wrapped in 38 kilometres of medieval porticoes below the leaning Asinelli and Garisenda towers. Europe's oldest university, founded in 1088, keeps the centre studenty and lived-in rather than purely a sightseeing stop.
Country: ItalyLanguage: ItalianCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: CET (UTC+1)
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Bologna is Italy's culinary capital, source of ragu, tortellini and mortadella, wrapped in 38 kilometres of medieval porticoes below the leaning Asinelli and Garisenda towers. Europe's oldest university, founded in 1088, keeps the centre studenty and lived-in rather than purely a sightseeing stop.
Best forFood lovers, culture and architecture trips, university-town atmosphere
When to goApril-June and September-October for mild weather; summer is hot and humid
Getting aroundCompact, walkable centre under the porticoes; Marconi Express monorail links airport to station
Where to stayCentro storico near the Due Torri and Quadrilatero for walkable access to sights and markets
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