CITY: Bologna, Italy
POPULATION: 372,000
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE (high/low):
ºF : JAN: 41/29 · APR: 68/46 · JUL: 87/64 · OCT: 65/50
ºC: JAN: 5/-1 · APR: 20/8 · JUL: 31/18 · OCT: 18/10
Five things to see/do in Bologna: Take a stroll along Bologna’s central square, the Piazza Maggiore. Check out the impressive Palazzo del Podestà, originally constructed in the 12th century, which has served as seat of the municipal government for centuries.
Climb to the top of the Towers of the Asinelli and Garisenda (Torri degli Asinelli e Garisenda) for a fantastic view of the city below.
The National Picture Gallery (Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna) offers a good collection of classic art, with a good representation of important local artists such as Reni, Albani, and Caracci.
The San Petronio Church was originally constructed in the late 14th century, and wows visitors with the beauty of its 22 chapels.
The beautiful fountain and Gianbologna’s Neptune statue make up the central part of Piazza Nettuno (Neptune Square), another of the city’s central squares.
Bologna, Italy
Globotrip ratingTM: 7.3
The breakdown:
ATTRACTIONS: 7.4
HOTELS: 7.5
RESTAURANTS: 7.5
TRANSPORTATION: 7.2
VALUE: 7.2
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