Why Bologna - Italy ::
Bologna is home to the oldest University in Europe and is also known as the gastronomic capital of Italy. Bologna is famous for the quality of life as well as for its universally recognized civic virtues. Today, Bologna offers visitors one of the best preserved historic centers in Europe. Towers, squares, churches and buildings are interwoven into a network of connecting porticos over 37 km long that provide for pleasant walks and charming views. Bologna is located in the center of Italy and is close to several of the most attractive Italian cities.
Please check back soon to see a list of all the great things to do and see while you are in Bologna, Italy.
In the meantime have a virtual tour here...
Famous natives of Bologna ::
Come and visit this page from time to time to learn more about reknown citizens of Bologna. Every month we will post the biography of one of them!
This month's biography:: Giulietta Masina (actress, 1921 - 1994)
Previous months::
October 2008 - Laura Bassi (scientist, first female appointed to university chair in Europe, 1711 – 1788)
November 2008 - Luigi Galvani (scientist, 1737 – 1798)
December 2008 - Giuseppe Mezzofanti (cardinal, linguist and hyperpolyglot, 1774 - 1849)
January 2009 - Marcello Malpighi (anatomist, histologist, 1628 - 1694)
February 2009 - Guido Reni (painter, 1575 - 1642)
March 2009 - Guglielmo Marconi (inventor, Nobel prize in Physics, 1874 - 1937)
April 2009 - Ottorino Respighi (music composer and conductor, 1879 - 1936)