Discover Bologna an amazing city
The beauty of Bologna is not only that it's got (almost) everything that you expect of a big city, but on a human scale, Bologna is not only the seat of the oldest Western World University, founded in 1088, it also has an established reputation of capital of gastronomy and a well preserved medieval city centre containing some 40 kilometres of porticoes built over 1,000 years.
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Discover Bologna an amazing city
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(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza Maggiore
When you think of Italy, famous cities like Rome, Venice and Florence definitely come to mind and while these are home to wonderful landmarks they are also places for mass tourism but if you want to escape the crowds and discover a part of Italy that isn’t often talked about come and visit Bologna an underrated city - from a foreign tourist perspective - that will help you get a sense of what the country and culture is truly about. It may not be a top tourist venue but it is a living breathing Italian experience, which can be hard to find in more popular destinations. It is very easy to reach Bologna, located halfway between Venice and Florence it is a major transport hub for rail travel throughout the country and it has got an international airport. Piazza Maggiore, Bologna historical centre since Roman time. The square is surrounded by important monuments such as the Neptune fountain, the Basilica of San Petronio, the old town halls, the Palazzo dei Banchi and the Sala Borsa.
Fontana del Nettuno
The Fountain of Neptune is a monumental civic fountain located in the eponymous square, Piazza del Nettuno. The fountain is a model example of Mannerist taste of the Italian courtly elite in the mid-sixteenth century.The trident of the Neptune's statue was used by Maserati brothers as emblem for their first car and it is still today the logo of the Maserati car company.
Via Rizzoli
Via Rizzoli together with via Ugo Bassi follow the route of the main Roman axis of the city and the Roman Via Emilia built in the 2nd century B.C. From via Rizzoli you can see the two medieval leaning towers, symbol of the city, and via Indipendenza, one of the shopping areas of the city
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- Qualified local tour guide
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Tickets, food and drinks
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Close to the Tourist office entrance door (outside). The tourist office entrance is located under the portico/arcade of the big building in front of the Saint Petronio church at Piazza Maggiore
End Points
- Near the two leaning towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, at Piazza di Porta Ravegnana
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Ticket Redemption
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
