Bologna - "The Red City".........Capital of Emilia Romogna in Northern Italy.
Bologna is feathered with the Europe's oldest university (1088). Famous for its porticoed walkways , ancient architechture , Food N Wine lovers paradise :) . Still not a commercialized tourist spot and hence retaining its traditional charm !!!
I nick named it the "Square City" , coz the city is so well planned and structured, that every street meets and ends with a square , like a maze.. Initially we had even lost our route and again had to walk all the way back to get to the right direction , though it was fun exploring the city :)
Its really hard to find a person speaking english outside office premises , hence had to bring out our enacting skills with all actions N expressions .. :)
Complete city is housed with red,orange, yellow colored buildings and houses ,making the city soo bright N colorful :) Some travellers have even named it Orange city ... To give a glimpse of it , find couple of pics below:
Bologna is the perfect place for food lovers ! Luv the Pizza's , though it was hard to find out the vegetarian ones , With great difficulty figured out some pakistani Pizza corner where they were selling hot and yummy veg pizzas..Veg margherita was mouth watering with bubbling hot cheese ... hm mm..... I can still sense that smell N taste...
The other day in office , My colleague got me "Pesto Pasta" ...I was not a pasta eater in India , but the herbs and the olive oil in a typical italian cuisine , Aaaw ww w I just enjoyed it soo much :)
Lets move at some important places that I visited in Bologna:
2. Statue of Neptune : A symbol also representing Bologna, the giant statue of God Neptune (1567). the god Neptune stands majestically above delightful sculptures of cherubs and nereids with four water spouts representing the major rivers of four continents.
People in Bologna are fitness freeks ... Music lovers , fashion oriented , artistic ... passion towards painting ... helpful N Ofcourse very talkative .... Italians Chit - Chat much more than Indians ..:)
Pet lovers too.. They will always be accompanied either with small doggies or very huge ones .(Xtremes)..
Bologna .. I have fell in love with this city ... I Wish to meet U again Soon ..:))
Bologna is feathered with the Europe's oldest university (1088). Famous for its porticoed walkways , ancient architechture , Food N Wine lovers paradise :) . Still not a commercialized tourist spot and hence retaining its traditional charm !!!
I nick named it the "Square City" , coz the city is so well planned and structured, that every street meets and ends with a square , like a maze.. Initially we had even lost our route and again had to walk all the way back to get to the right direction , though it was fun exploring the city :)
Its really hard to find a person speaking english outside office premises , hence had to bring out our enacting skills with all actions N expressions .. :)
Complete city is housed with red,orange, yellow colored buildings and houses ,making the city soo bright N colorful :) Some travellers have even named it Orange city ... To give a glimpse of it , find couple of pics below:
Bologna is the perfect place for food lovers ! Luv the Pizza's , though it was hard to find out the vegetarian ones , With great difficulty figured out some pakistani Pizza corner where they were selling hot and yummy veg pizzas..Veg margherita was mouth watering with bubbling hot cheese ... hm mm..... I can still sense that smell N taste...
The other day in office , My colleague got me "Pesto Pasta" ...I was not a pasta eater in India , but the herbs and the olive oil in a typical italian cuisine , Aaaw ww w I just enjoyed it soo much :)
Lets move at some important places that I visited in Bologna:
1.Piazza Maggiore : Large square in the heart of bologna constructed in 1200. Week end hang out place for the localites , especially teenagers , Also the shopping area where several shops are laid out on both sides of the streets, with Porticos everywhere. There are some open air restaurants , where late evening lit with candles beside the Piazza Maggiore, A perfect romantic eat out :))
Soothing to watch N listen to young chaps show casing their musical talent - Musical street ...Woww I love this place :)
2. Statue of Neptune : A symbol also representing Bologna, the giant statue of God Neptune (1567). the god Neptune stands majestically above delightful sculptures of cherubs and nereids with four water spouts representing the major rivers of four continents.
3.Palazzo del Re Enzo :Adjacent to the statue of Neptune is the medieval palace built in 13th century , named after king Enzo.
4.Asinelli's Towers: Only 2 towers were left standing out of several towers built during 12th - 13th century. Their main purpose was for military functions.498 wooden steps to be climbed to reach the top of the tower.Well could not make it up this time .. Probably in my list on my next visit :)
5. San Luca church : My favourite spot of all in Bologna , located in Melon Cello . The church is located on top of a small hill , which can be reached either by foot via steps in enclosed portico which lasts till the peak of the hill or via a seperate road laid for vehicles. We chose to climb ,and the right decision as the entire path is laid out with beautiful sculptures and paintings , could spot several joggers climbing up the hill with their doggies :)
I was sweating even in the freezing cold.. The best part of it is shedding calories :)
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| Porticoes to climb up the hill! |
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| San Luca church |
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| View from San Luca Church |
Pet lovers too.. They will always be accompanied either with small doggies or very huge ones .(Xtremes)..
Bologna .. I have fell in love with this city ... I Wish to meet U again Soon ..:))
