Bologna

On the border / visa

Bologna is one of the first famous historic Italian cities, which has the opportunity to enter Polish driver entering the country from the north-east. The city has a fairly academic fame. It is hardly surprising. The local university is the oldest university of the western humanist world. It was founded in 1088 was still present, it is believed that the university has become a kind of model comparison for the other medieval universities. The city itself is considered by some to be the second most beautiful city of Venice in Italy, so firmly by the undersigned, however, disputed (especially when it comes to ranking the first place ...). However, this does not detract from the fact that Bologna will probably positive impression on everyone. The city is kept in "starówkowym" climate. Clear streets, houses with brick arches, towers (including the famous Leaning Tower), churches, palaces - a picture that will remain in everyone who devotes at least a few hours to walk around the city.

Bologna is located in north-eastern part of the Apennine peninsula. From the north, surrounded by her band of the Apennines. From the south limits Pad. He lives here almost 400 thousand. people.

The fastest get here by plane. The airport is located just 6 k from the city limits. The airport also supports the call made by the so-called. low cost. To visit the Apennine Peninsula Polish citizens do not need a visa. Simply ID card.



Climate / When to go?


Shaping climate weather in Bologna has the characteristics of a typical continental. Winters tend to be quite sharp, as the Italian standards. There is no shortage of snow, sometimes very heavy rain. Summer is often a very hot and very dry. In July and August the daily temperature usually does not go below 35 ° C. The highest rainfall is characterized by spring and autumn (70% of the total annual precipitation).

History / Customs
town was founded by the Etruscans. Bore the ancient name of Felsina. After the conquest of militant and created a civilization of the Etruscans called Gallo-Etruscan. After the battle of Telamon ancient Bologna fell into dependence on Rome. In 189 BC became a Roman colony. This year it is considered today as the date of founding of the city. After the construction of roads the Via Aemilia, the city became the commercial center of the region. It is estimated that in these times of Bologna, was inhabited by 30 thousand. people. Sytuowało this city as the second most population center throughout Italy (!). In the 40th years, the reign of Claudius, Bologna was destroyed by fire. I rebuilt during the reign of Nero. Since 756, the city found itself in the composition of the Papal States. Another important date in the history of the city is the 1348th year Then called. "Black Death" killed around 30 thousand. residents. Since 1860, there is a united Italy.


Clture/ Traditions

Bologna is part of the personality of the Italian residents of the north. So people hołdującym organization as opposed to appreciating the time slowly running, residents of Sicily and southern Italy. Of course, the logical constraints imposed by the very fact of being Italian.

Airports / Car Rental

Biggest airport of the region is located 6 km from the city limits (BLQ). It consists of one terminal. The airport supports including connection to our country. Also, those implemented by the so-called. Low cost .. At both the airport is possible to rent a car. Their positions in the arrivals hall are here, among others Company: AutoEuropa, Autovia, Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Maggiore / National, Sixt.

Public Transport In Bologna

There is no metro or tram. Despite this, public transport is fairly transparent and reasonably well-organized. The big advantage is posted at bus stops (which is not the rule in Italy, but rather directly opposite ...) timetables. What are we, Poles, it seems obvious, yet Italy is not the end. ;) In Bologna in this respect is no longer suspend in whole decently.


Taxis / Infrastructure
taxi rank is located outside the airport. Rates taxi to the center of Bologna from the airport costs around 15 euros. Cheaper than the bus - 5 euros. The availability of taxis throughout the city is very satisfactory. The old town of Bologna restricted to vehicular traffic except for residents and supplies. In the center is only one underground parking but it is hard to find and get one-way streets. Other car parks are situated about 2 km from the center (the price is around 2 euros).

Events
in March in Bologna there is a famous Bologna Salsa Festival. But probably the most famous is the May music festival taking place continuously since 1982


Culinary Specialities
One word: delicious themselves! ;) Traditional cuisine is simply delicious Bologna. It offers a large selection of dishes that can satisfy even the most fastidious palate. In addition to the well-known traditional Italian dishes (what can I exchange: pizza, pasta of all kinds, etc.), it is worth noting that in the menus of local restaurants rather not be found in our famous "spaghetti alla bolognese" You call it simply "ragu". Bologna specializes in the tortellini, tortelloni, lazaniach and the famous mortadella.



Sights
By choosing to Bologna we refer primarily to:
San Petronio Basilica - whose construction began in 1390, was completed around 1650. The interior size - 132 m long and 44 m in height makes this one of the largest church in the world.
Archaeological Museum - located at the east of the basilica, having a collection of valuable exhibits of Etruscan, Roman and Egyptian.
Bologna City Hall and the headquarters of the university - as already mentioned, the oldest in the world.

Romanesque cathedral - rebuilt at the turn of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries
The ruins of Roman buildings - including the aqueduct, thermal baths and an amphitheater.