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Comune di Bologna |
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| TOURISTIC AREA: | City of Art, Culture and Business |
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| SURFACE AREA (sq km): | 140.9 | POPULATION (inhabitants): | 372.326 |
| ALTITUDE: | 54 m. a.s.l. | DENSITY (inhabitants/sq km): | 2659,4 |
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Photo: Alessandro Salomoni | Bologna is the regional capital of Emilia Romagna, and a compulsory point of passage between the North and South of the Peninsula. An Etruscan and then Gallic settlement, it was first a colony and then a Roman Municipality. During the Middle Ages the city proclaimed itself a Free Common and reached the top of its power in 1249 with the victory of the Fossalta battle where King Enzo, son of the Emperor Frederic II, was made prisoner. Within its walls, the first University of the world saw the light in the XI century. Seigniories followed one another until the town in the XVI century fell once and for all under the influence of the Papal State while at the same time maintaining its own ancient magistracies, first of all the senate, and its own ambassador in Rome. In the charming historical center, among the best preserved in the world, many ancient palaces and churches stand and witness the cultural relevance that Bologna has had in the course of the centuries. A most modern Fair District, an efficient Congress Palace, up-to-date welcome structures crown a rich group of industrial companies of primary importance in the mechanical sector and in the field of agricultural and food processing, etc. Just take a walk along the nearly 40 kilometers of porticoes that decorate its streets allows to catch aspects of a life full of moods, to follow shopping itineraries in glamorous boutiques or in large and small street markets, also for food, to know a many-sided reality, culturally and economically at home in XXI century Europe. |
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| LOCALITIES: | Bargellino, Casteldebole, Croce del Biacco, Dozza, Lavino di Mezzo, Madonna di San Luca (Santuario), Noce, Paderno, Quarto Superiore, San Nicoḷ di Villola, San Sisto, Sostegno |
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| TOWN HALL | Comune di Bologna |
| ADDRESS | Piazza Maggiore 6 - 40121 BOLOGNA |
| PHONE | URP (information office): 051 203040 |
| FAX | URP (information office): 051 232381 |
| INTERNET WEB SITE | http://www.comune.bologna.it |
.... TRANSPORT FACILITIES
| Motorways: | Autostrada A1"Autostrada del Sole":
- tollgate Bologna- Casalecchio (if coming from Firenze)
- tollgate Bologna-Borgo Panigale (if coming from Milano)
Autostrada A14:
- tollgate Bologna-San Lazzaro (if coming from Ancona)
Autostrada A13:
- tollgate Bologna-Arcoveggio (if coming from Padova) |
| Main Roads: | S.S. 9 Via Emilia, S.S. 64 Porrettana, S.S. 65 Futa, S.S. 253 San Vitale, S.S. 568 Persicetana, S.S. 569 Bazzanese |
| Provincial Roads: | SP n. 26 Valle del Lavino |
| Railway stations: | stazione Bologna Centrale 
stazione FDP - Suburbana |
| Bus stations: | Autostazione di Bologna S.p.a. |
| Airports: | Aeroporto "G. Marconi" di Bologna S.p.a. |
| City buses: | ATC - Public Transport Bologna |
.... HOW TO REACH BOLOGNA
| by car: | owing to its central position, Bologna is a crossroads for the main Motorways (A1, A13, A14) and main roads. Once arrived to the city it is advised to leave your car in one of the interexchange parkings , because only citizens residing in the historical center and with a special permission have free access to it |
| by train: | Bologna is the main railroad junction in Italy, therefore it is crossed by all the main national and international lines. From the Central Station it is possible to reach any area of the city using public transport services |
| by plane: | The international "G. Marconi" airport guarantees, by line flights, a fast connection to the main destinations for passengers and wares. There are several charters connecting Bologna with many European and extra-European destinations on a weekly basis. The special "Aerobus" bus connects the airport with the city Center and with the Central Station |
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| by Redazione Turistica IAT. Last modification: | |
 3 December 2009
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