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Se Bologna è conosciuta come "La Grassa, La Dotta, La Rossa", allora Piazza Maggiore è il grande palcoscenico dove tutte queste identità si incontrano. Durante il nostro viaggio del 2024, io e la mia ragazza abbiamo scoperto che questa piazza era molto più di una semplice tappa turistica: era la nostra porta d'accesso a un'esperienza italiana autentica e raffinata. Piazza Maggiore non è solo una piazza; è un teatro a cielo aperto. È il punto esatto in cui la maestosità storica della città si fonde con la sua energia moderna. A dominare la scena è l'imponente Basilica di San Petronio, una delle più grandi al mondo, la cui facciata incompiuta è un bellissimo promemoria della lunga e complessa storia della città. Perché devi soffermarti qui: ● Senti il ​​battito: stando al centro della piazza, si percepisce davvero il "battito del cuore" di Bologna. Che si tratti di abitanti del luogo che si incontrano per una chiacchierata o di studenti della vicina antica università che attraversano il selciato, l'atmosfera è elettrizzante. ● Lo Sguardo di Nettuno: a pochi passi di distanza, la Fontana di Nettuno si erge imponente e maestosa. È il luogo perfetto per fermarsi un attimo e ammirare l'ambizione architettonica che ha caratterizzato il Medioevo e il Rinascimento. ● Il Cuore di Tutto: da qui, l'anima della città si dirama. Siete a pochi secondi dalle iconiche Due Torri e dalle boutique chic nascoste dove abbiamo scoperto quell'inconfondibile stile italiano. Un Consiglio Personale: dopo aver esplorato le aule universitarie o aver cercato tesori nei negozi di antiquariato vicini, non c'è niente di meglio che tornare in Piazza. Al calar del sole, le sfumature rosse degli edifici circostanti si illuminano e i portici, patrimonio dell'UNESCO, invitano a sedersi per un bicchiere di vino locale. Un Consiglio Personale: dopo aver esplorato le aule universitarie o aver cercato tesori nei negozi di antiquariato vicini, non c'è niente di meglio che tornare in Piazza. Al tramonto, le sfumature rosse degli edifici circostanti si illuminano e i portici, patrimonio dell'UNESCO, invitano a sedersi per un bicchiere di vino locale. Per noi, Piazza Maggiore è stata il punto di partenza ideale per le nostre avventure, non solo a Bologna, ma anche come porta d'accesso a gemme vicine come Firenze e Verona. Se cercate una base perfetta, noi abbiamo soggiornato all'UNAHOTELS Bologna Fiera: trovate la mia recensione qui.

The Two Towers, "Le due torri", both of them leaning, are the symbol of Bologna, and probably the most prominent one. Until 1919, there were actually 5 towers in this square. Bologna was always known as the city of towers, “La Turrita”, as over the centuries, particularly between the 12th and the 13th century, the city had possibly over 200 towers.Almost all them were tall (the highest being 97 m), defensive stone towers. There are now 25 towers left without counting the hundreds of bell towers in the city.The taller one of the pair is called the Asinelli while the smaller but more leaning tower is called the Garisenda. Their names derive from the families which are traditionally credited with constructing them between 1109 and 1119.The Asinelli Tower was used by the scientists Giovanni Battista Riccioli (in 1640) and Giovanni BattistaGuglielmini (in the following century) for experiments to study the motion of heavy bodies and the earth rotation. Bologna’s towers were cited several times by Dante in the Divine Comedy and The Rhymes (a confirmation of his stay in Bologna), and by Goethe in his Italian Journey. The Two Towers have also been the subject of an eponymous poem by Giosuè Carducci as part of the Barbarian Odes. Charles Dickens wrote about the towers in his Pictures from Italy.In World War II, between 1943 and 1945, it was used as a sight post: during bombing attacks, four volunteers took post at the top to direct rescue operations to places hit by Allied bombs.Later, a RAI television relay was installed on top.Architect Minor Yamasaki is thought to have been inspired by the Towers when designing the World Trade Center during the 1960s.

This is a decent half-day trip, but definitely come prepared for a serious uphill trek! If you decide to walk from the city, it takes about an hour and includes a surprising number of steep steps along the historic portico. The basilica itself is lovely, and arriving at the top gives you a great dose of exercise and fresh mountain air. Just manage your expectations regarding the scenery: the panorama looks mostly toward the rolling green hills rather than the iconic city center sights of Bologna. It is well worth doing for the workout and the unique architecture, but wear comfortable sneakers or consider taking the shuttle bus up if your knees are sensitive.

Must go if you go to Florence. It worth every step to the top and the view is stunning!

Новый год 2024 мы решили встретить во Флоренции. Было замечательно. В городе была праздничная атмосфера. На главной площади была елка

The Fountain of Neptune or just “Il Nettuno” as locals call it, it’s also known as "al Zigânt" (the Giant) in Bolognese dialect because of the size of the statue of Neptune. At the time of its construction it was a symbol of the power of the Pope, who ruled the world like Neptune ruled the seas. At the feet of the statue, in fact, lie four little angels, representing Gange, the Nile, the Amazon and Danube, the rivers of the continents known at the time.The trident of the statue inspired and it was used by Maserati brothers as emblem for their first car, the Maserati Tipo 26. This is still today the logo of the Maserati car company. The fountain and its sculpture are one of the most iconic symbols of the city and references to them can be found in many symbols, commercials and logos. The historical students' fraternity (Goliardia) "Excelsa Neptuni Balla", has two tridents on its emblem. The Bolognese anecdote also tells of a particular expedient implemented by Giambologna, who intended to find a way to make Neptune with realistic genitals, without being discovered and admonished by the Church. The sculptor designed the statue in such a way that from a particular angle the thumb of Neptune's outstretched hand seems to emerge directly from the lower abdomen, making him suggest the (erect) genital; as proof of the same, in the pavement of the square there is a black stone, also called "of shame" placed in a very specific point in piazza del Nettuno (to be precise at the foot of the entrance stairway to the Salaborsa library) which facilitates its vision.

借着假期过来打卡📍，果然没有让我失望，首先很喜欢这里的环境，其次服务也很到位，总之就是很满意啦

Have been multiple times, it's worth returning once in a while. Stunning cathedral and view

Beautiful square in stretching from the Duomo to the shopping streets. On a beautiful day it will be packed and have 2-3 wedding couples trying to create epic wedding photos. A little too crowded and beware of pick-pockets.