Walking through the medieval red city

#Overseas Travel Bologna Walking Tour Bologna, the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy, is a historic city that was founded in 534 BC. It has numerous medieval buildings and one of the oldest universities in the world, the University of Bologna. Academia, art, and gastronomy—Bologna is a place that truly shows the Italian life. 📍 Piazza Maggiore The heart of the city, a rectangular square built in 1200. With the city hall, cathedral, and the iconic Neptune Fountain centered around the square— there is no better place to enjoy the medieval atmosphere. 📍 Fontana del Nettuno, the fountain of Neptune The symbol of Bologna! The fountain with the majestic trident-wielding sea god Neptune standing tall was built in the 16th century, and is also famous as a photo spot with the city hall and ancient palaces on both sides. 📍 Two Towers Due Torri Bologna's iconic medieval towers, The Asinelli Tower (97.2m) and the Garisenda Tower were built in the 12th century amidst a power struggle between two noble families. The Garisenda Tower is known to lean more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa due to its extreme tilt! 📍 Bologna Cathedral A magnificent Baroque cathedral on Via Indipendenza. It is richly decorated and has a dazzling interior. It has a different charm from the Basilica of San Petronio right next door. 📍 Basilica of San Petronio Construction began in 1390 and is still unfinished. The exterior decoration is only half-finished, and there are still unfinished walls inside. In particular, the interior contains the largest sundial in existence, and the scene where the sun shines in at noon to show the date is definitely worth seeing. 📍 Anatomy Lecture Hall Teatro Anatomico A space for medical education and anatomy research at the University of Bologna in the 16th century. Decorated with elaborate and elegant wooden decorations, you can get a glimpse of the knowledge of the time through the lecture seats and statues where actual dissections were performed. 📍 Bologna City Library Biblioteca Salaborsa One of the most active public libraries in Italy. With a bright and modern interior, the remains of ancient walls are revealed under the glass floor. On the third floor, there is an exhibition on the city planning of Bologna, adding cultural depth. A city where scholarship and art, the Middle Ages and gastronomy coexist—Bologna. It is not as famous as Rome or Florence, but its quiet beauty touches the heart even more deeply. #travel #bologna #travelplan