Bologna is home to Europe's first university and Italy's top medical school, a headquarters for many student organizations, political diversity and gourmet cuisine.
This Fontana di Nettuno has become the symbol of Bologna. We loved Neptune, and the water spouting from his cherubs, dolphins and sirens below!
Unlike most towns we have visitted in and around Tuscany, Bologna doesn't feature major museums or spots for sight-seers. Rather than a destination for tourists, Bologna's historic center buzzes with local, Italian life.
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Here, among beautiful, sienna-colored buildings and architectural designs,
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| we found ourselves in the middle of the action. |
The largest Saturday market we've seen in Italy is in Bologna. It extends over 4 city blocks.
In front of the Basilica di San Petronio, we watched a children's soccer tournament,
and youth running races.
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| We tasted Italy's incomparable sausage, mortadella (no boloney!) |
we heard a fantastic brass, band and watched the characters wheel by.
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| We found the flying arches of the basilica duplicated here in this loggia, |
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| where Sophia popped another tooth, her fourth since September! |
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| And we couldn't find a better spot to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of Bologna than right here... |
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| at "Bar Guiseppe" (Joe's Bar!) |
I need to get out my atlas. I'm embarrassed to say I don't even know where Bologna is!!! Looks like you're having spring weather. Lucky you! Glad you were able to find.........Joe's Bar! Another beautiful post. Thanks for doing this for all of us. I send you hugs! =]
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