Bologna
Bologna is the capital and largest city of the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The city is famed for the oldest university in the Western world, lively student population, exquisite food, typical brick terracotta-roofed architecture and porticos, theatre and nightlife.
Famous for its cuisine, and considered second only to Venice in beauty by many Italians, Bologna has one of the largest and best preserved historic centers among Italian cities.
Bologna's architecture is noted for its palette of terracotta reds, burnt oranges, and warm yellows, hence the name of ‘Bologna la rossa’. The extensive town center, characterized by miles of attractive covered walkways, is one of the best-preserved in Europe.