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1. Asinelli Tower ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Piazza Maggiore ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Saint Petronius Church

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4. Neptune Fountain

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5. Santo Stefano Church

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6. Archaeological Museum

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7. I Portici Hotel

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8. National Gallery

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9. La Piazzola

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10. Archiginnasio

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11. San Luca Sanctuary

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12. Palazzo Comunale

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13. Galleria Cavour

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14. Museum of History

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15. Saint Dominic Church

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16. Palazzo Fava

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17. MAMbo

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18. The Hills Around Bologna

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19. Osteria dell’Orsa

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20. Trattoria Leonida

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Italy’s history is rich and well-preserved.
  • Between the Etruscans and Romans, beautiful architecture and culture have been passed down for centuries.
  • Though the landscape of old buildings, basilicas, and towers are awe-inspiring, a trip outside the city for some winetasting or hiking gives you an old-world perspective of Italy.
  • The city of Bologna has a famous sauce named after it (Bolognese), so do not be surprised to find this delicious dish and many other kinds of pasta in restaurants dotting the city.

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