Towers of Bologna - Wikipedia
The Towers of Bologna are a group of medieval structures in Bologna, Italy. The two most prominent ones remaining, known as the Two Towers, are a landmark of the city. Piazza Ravegnana viewed from the top of the Asinelli Tower. Between the 12th and the 13th century, Bologna was a city full of towers.
Bologna - Wikipedia
Originally Etruscan, the city has been an important urban center for centuries, first under the Etruscans (who called it Felsina), then under the Celts as Bona, later under the Romans (Bonōnia), then again in the Middle Ages, as a free municipality and later signoria, when it was among the largest European cities by population.
Bologna | History, Culture & Cuisine | Britannica
4 天之前 · Bologna, city, capital of Emilia-Romagna region, in northern Italy, north of Florence, between the Reno and Savena rivers. It lies at the northern foot of the Apennines, on the ancient Via Aemilia, 180 ft (55 metres) above sea level. Originally the Etruscan Felsina, it …
Towers of Bologna – Bologna, Italy - Atlas Obscura
2018年4月30日 · The remains of an ancient Roman city are hidden underneath Bologna's beautiful public library.
Ancient Roman Bologna – Bologna on Foot
2020年6月6日 · Bologna’s Archeological Museum has a collection of some 4,000 ancient Roman objects, many of them reflecting daily life. One of the most famous Roman pieces is a torso of the Emperor Nero, found near the site of the Roman Theatre in Via de’ Carbonesi.
Bologna, Italy and its fascinating medieval historic center
Learn about the 2,500-year history of Bologna, from Etruscan origins to Roman legacy, and explore its medieval monuments, churches, towers and arcades. Discover the art and culture of Bologna, Europe's oldest university town, and its famous cuisine.
Bologna and its gates | Emilia Romagna Tourism
Bologna can boast one of the best-preserved medieval historical centres in all of Europe. Ancient and mighty walls enclosed the urban nucleus, made up of towers and monumental gates, of which 10 of the original 12 structures survive today.
Two Towers, Bologna - Wikipedia
Learn about the history and features of the Two Towers, symbols of Bologna, Italy, and the most prominent of the Towers of Bologna. Find out why the Garisenda Tower is in critical danger of collapse and how the city is trying to prevent it.
The two towers: Garisenda and Asinelli - Bologna Welcome
Learn about the history and features of the two medieval towers that symbolize Bologna, located in the city center. Find out how to visit them, see the panoramic view from the Asinelli tower and support the restoration project.
Bologna, city of towers and waters - Italy Heritage
In popular culture Bologna is known as la grassa (the fat city), for its cuisine, la dotta (the learned city), for its Alma Mater Studiorum, founded in 1088, considered the most ancient university in the world, and la rossa (the red city).