Bologna
Bologna is the oldest University town in Europe; it is the capital city of Emilia-Romagna
and houses over 400,000 inhabitants. Situated on the South-eastern side of the Po Valley on the
foothills of the Apennines, it is only one hour by train from Florence and two hours by train from
Venice; it also has its own International airport. Few European cities show such a contrast between
picturesque medieval times and busy modern commercial life as vividly as Bologna. Characterised by
long porticoes, mediaeval towers, XIII - XVII century palaces, monumental churches and the
warm red colour of the brick buildings, this is interspersed with old arcade streets lined with
busy shops, modern theatres and office buildings.
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