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The Old Town was pretty well set apart from the modern industrial part of town. It made getting around to the sights very easy. I was here for New Years Eve, and while I was in the old part, I didn\'t always feel the safest. But for a university town on such a celebratory night, I suppose...more The Old Town was pretty well set apart from the modern industrial part of town. It made getting around to the sights very easy. I was here for New Years Eve, and while I was in the old part, I didn\'t always feel the safest. But for a university town on such a celebratory night, I suppose it can be expected.close

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by catiepants – posted on Dec 30, 2007

16

bologna is the right place were to have parties, the city has thousand of students. the architecture is great: all medioeval, with many museums. and in italy, bologna\'s cuisine is famous to be great! i\'m italian and i enjoyed alot! just 2 bed things: the fog (but it\'s normal,...more bologna is the right place were to have parties, the city has thousand of students. the architecture is great: all medioeval, with many museums. and in italy, bologna\'s cuisine is famous to be great! i\'m italian and i enjoyed alot! just 2 bed things: the fog (but it\'s normal, for january) and the wine: 5-9 euro per glass! close

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by margherita4327 – posted on Jan 13, 2007

2

The city has a very intimate historical feel. Great cafes with music and excellent aperitivi -- I recommend Zamboni Cafe for a great buffet. Also, there are lots of small towns nearby if you want to take off for a couple hours to see Ferrara, Modena, nell' Emilia, or Parma, all of which...more The city has a very intimate historical feel. Great cafes with music and excellent aperitivi -- I recommend Zamboni Cafe for a great buffet. Also, there are lots of small towns nearby if you want to take off for a couple hours to see Ferrara, Modena, nell' Emilia, or Parma, all of which are worth a quick trip. However, you might find yourself so enthralled with Bologna you won't want to leave. Piazza Maggiore is always filled with music and there is enough to explore in this single area to last you a day -- museums, art exhibitions, cathedral, palazzi. Take a trip up the old 12th century tower, if you have the breath for it. And don't miss the one next door which is leaning a full 3 meters on its side. Get the map with walking tours from the information office at the train station and you'll be all set.close

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by annieeby – posted on Jan 13, 2007

5

It was a beautiful city! There was so much culture, it was amazing. It's not a place you want to go for more than 3 days, you'll run out of things to do if you're going there to see the sites. The food was reasonably priced, and the pizza was delicious. One thing I was unable...more It was a beautiful city! There was so much culture, it was amazing. It's not a place you want to go for more than 3 days, you'll run out of things to do if you're going there to see the sites. The food was reasonably priced, and the pizza was delicious. One thing I was unable to find in any tour groups, but I highly suggest doing, is the tour bus. It costs about 10 euro, but it's well worth its while. The weather was beautiful, absolutely perfect. And if you plan on walking up to San Luca at all do it 2 hours before sunset, and get pizza and wine from the pizza place at the top and watch the sunset over the city, it's beautiful, and well worth the walk!close

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by averee – posted on Oct 26, 2006

16

So what is there to say about Bologna. We only stayed there for one night, in my opinion this was plenty of time. It is a really pretty city. It is medieval in appearance. there wasn't many tourists aroung when we went in august. it was really quite compared to florence, rome and venice. That was...more So what is there to say about Bologna. We only stayed there for one night, in my opinion this was plenty of time. It is a really pretty city. It is medieval in appearance. there wasn't many tourists aroung when we went in august. it was really quite compared to florence, rome and venice. That was great because we were able to relax before we moved on.close

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by shirley7068 – posted on Aug 23, 2006

8

im so sorry but i have to say of all the cities we visited in italy i was disappointed with Bologna. We were told it was very beautiful and had a great night life. I bear in mind that we cisited in August when the students disperce for the summer, but I thought during the day, the city was pretty...more im so sorry but i have to say of all the cities we visited in italy i was disappointed with Bologna. We were told it was very beautiful and had a great night life. I bear in mind that we cisited in August when the students disperce for the summer, but I thought during the day, the city was pretty normal, apart from the historic centre which was nice but small. Bologna is best seen at night, with the low lighting it changes the city, but the night life was non existent, only a few bars and irish pubs. Worth climbing the tower to get a good look at the city. Id stay a day, 2 at max and in the city centre. If you wander our of the centre, seems like you are in another city...seemed very poor to me, a lot of homeless and begging on the streets (im used to that anyway being from a big city) Its also worth getting tickets (get them in advance) for an underground tour of the city..looked great!!close

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by Bekiwil – posted on Aug 8, 2006

12

Wasn't expecting too much from Bologna to be honest, but it is a much prettier city than you would think, and there's a good buzz. There isn't a whole lot to do there & there's only one street (Via Zamboni) with just 2 pubs (and English one & an Irish one) that everyone seems to go to but we got...more Wasn't expecting too much from Bologna to be honest, but it is a much prettier city than you would think, and there's a good buzz. There isn't a whole lot to do there & there's only one street (Via Zamboni) with just 2 pubs (and English one & an Irish one) that everyone seems to go to but we got lucky with a free screening of 'Easy Rider' in the Piazzo Maggiore. If you're in Bologna you have to go to the orange & white ice cream place at the top of Via Zamboni, it's incredible!close

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by LornaH5598 – posted on Jul 25, 2006

12

Truly brilliant art life happening here. Next to Turin, this is probably the place for contemporary work (Milan is a bit of a schmorgasbord, old and new). The museums are free and you can scoot around pretty easily by bus, while the city center is compact and clear. Some of the most wonderful...more Truly brilliant art life happening here. Next to Turin, this is probably the place for contemporary work (Milan is a bit of a schmorgasbord, old and new). The museums are free and you can scoot around pretty easily by bus, while the city center is compact and clear. Some of the most wonderful creative ventures taking place at night with great outdoor films, lovely high end shopping, and a pleasant community attitude. Far more Italians than tourists, so they don't speak as much English as your bigger cities.close

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by melissastec – posted on Jul 4, 2006

4