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Sight seeing in Bologna |
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Sight seeing in Bologna will remain in the top priority list of all the visitors traveling in northern Italy. Bologna- till date remains one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. The city stands on its own among the array of historical cities of Italy. Despite suffering considerable bombardment in 1944, Bologna's historic center, Europe's second largest (after Venice), still contains a wealth of important Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque artistic monuments. Options for sight seeing in Bologna are in plenty; any traveler inquisitive about Italian history will enjoy visiting the historical places of Bologna.
Time to visit Bologna:
Bologna in the northern part of Italy experiences warm weather conditions, with occasional rainfalls. Sight seeing in Bologna will become more enjoyable if visited during spring time (April-May) and autumn (September-October) when the weather is comfortable with limited number of tourists.
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Following is the list of the major Sight seeing in Bologna:
Located in the heart of the city, is Fontana del Nettuno, one of the symbols of Bologna. This marvelous fountain is dedicated to the sea god.
Palazzo del Comune (town hall) was built in the 13th and 14th centuries and its bell tower built in (1444) displays a gorgeous carillon clock.
Church of San Petronio was built by the Free Comune. The church was initially planned to be bigger than St Peter in Rome, but the money came short and the building remained incomplete.
Palazzo di Re Enzo (King Enzo's Palace) was established between 1244 and 1246. It was in this place where king Enzo, fought the victorious tussle of Parma in 1248.
The Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca is situated just outside the main city on the Colle della Guardia (Guard Hill). The structure was built in the eleventh century; it was subsequently enlarged in the fourteenth and eighteenth centuries.
There are numerous places of sight seeing in Bologna, other than the above list. A traveler will definitely bask in the pleasure of roaming in the streets of this historical town.
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