An agricultural center since Roman times, Modena is famous for its...
Bologna
A town with an artistic and architectural heritage of world-wide fame, a wonderful marriage of ancient and modern
Bologna is sited between the Apennines and the lowlands. It is a city of truly ancient origins which preserves archeological sites of great importance and a marvelously intact Medieval historic center.
Among the monuments worthy of a visit: the Tower degli Asinelli and the Tower Garisenda, the Church of St Maria dei Servi, the Church of St Domenico, the Church of St Giacomo Maggiore, the Montagnola Gardens, Palazzo del Podestà, Palazzo del re Enzo, the Basilica of San Petronio, Piazza Maggiore.
Of great importance to the town, the Bologna exhibition area which hosts trade shows of International importance.
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