Bologna | City of Morandi

|City of Morandi. Bologna, Italy's university city Morandi's hometown, an ancient and beautiful city in northern Italy Bologna is also known as the "best city for food" and is sometimes jokingly called the "city of fat people." These delicacies are recognized as the most delicious, authentic, and classic in all of Italy! Basilica di San Petronio A Gothic church located on Piazza Maggiore, it is one of Bologna's iconic buildings. Its exterior is half white and half brown, and the interior has many exquisite frescoes and sculptures, as well as a famous sundial. Due Torri One of Bologna's most famous attractions, these are two leaning towers built in the Middle Ages, called Torre degli Asinelli and Torre della Garisenda. You can climb the 498 steps of Torre degli Asinelli to enjoy a panoramic view of Bologna. Palazzo d'Accursio Bologna's old town hall, the second floor has a city gallery and the Farnese Chapel where Charles V was crowned King of Italy. You can make a reservation to climb the tower and overlook the entire Piazza Maggiore. MAMbo (Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna) As Morandi's hometown, this art museum houses Morandi's works donated to the city by Morandi's sister, and is the world's largest collection of Morandi's works. University of Bologna The oldest university in the world, founded in 1088, has produced many famous scholars and thinkers. Visit its campus and museum to experience its academic atmosphere and cultural heritage.