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Bologna, Emilia Romagna jewel is the oldest Italian university town. In 1088 was founded the first of its study and today the city is home to many students, a tone that give youth the ancient village. It was the first home of the Celts, the Etruscans and Romans and finally in the Middle Ages free and fruitful policy. And 'the city of towers and long arcades, over 38 km are found only in the historical center, one of the largest and best maintained in Italy. Their creation is attributable not to a whim of the architects of Bologna, the subject went to the strong expansion in Bologna in the late Middle Ages, when the university became a place and there was a sudden shortage of housing. It was then that the upper floors of existing buildings were extended. Due to economic and trade also stimulated the construction of the same. An unusual edict of 1288 demanded that no building should be free from the porch, and it also specified that they were at least seven feet high and wide from Bologna (2.66 meters), so it was allowed to pass a man on horseback. Today as yesterday, so the arcades allow a walk protected from rain and snow. Do not miss out clearly the religious structures, among which are the Basilica of San Petronio, the church of San Francesco, the Chair of St. Peter, St. James the Great and many more. Another distinctive feature of the city, as well as the famous and charming arcades, are the noble towers
Bologna. Their origin is clearly medieval period in which the towers were more than 180. Modern studies diminish the number, which still remains high compared to the extension of time in the city. Of these we can still admire many as 17. Two landmark of the city, the Tower and the Tower of Asinelli Garisenda. One extends dramatically to a height of 97 meters, the other source to a height of 60, which declined today to 48 meters. Were built in the twelfth to the wishes of the Ghibellines and the second, more powerful, was also cited by the illustrious poet, Dante Alighieri. Remarkable number of palaces and villas, the largest built at that time in which the town was incorporated in the state of the Church (XVI-XVIII sec.). Finally, remember that the city of Bologna was initially surrounded by three sets of walls, destroyed by Frederick Barbarossa in place of these preferred the wider walls of Torresotti. The old walls are still many doors.

We could not exempt them from making mention of gastronomy in Bologna, one of the most succulent Italian. And then we should talk about the famous mortadella, tortellini, lasagna and the sauce is typically used to flavor the noodles, which is said were modeled to reproduce the long blond hair of Lucrezia Borgia. Tortellini legend, owe their form to the will to reproduce the perfect navel of Venus, but their taste is solely due to the ability of the masters of Bologna.

Claudia Zedda

Picture of Red Dog

Umbria, the green of Italy. Located at the heart of our country, rich and dense green forests, is one of the most beautiful regions of Italy naturalistically.

Todi, Spoleto, Città di Castello. Qui avrete solo da scegliere quale visitare e sarete sommersi di arte. Includes in his city the most beautiful Italian cities. Assisi, with its famous Basilica, Todi, Spoleto, Città di Castello. Here you just choose which to visit and you will be inundated with art. Palaces, castles, ancient monuments, fountains, exciting city centers. All framed in one of the most beautiful scenery in the world.

Hills and land that during the autumn colors are enhanced with unique, beautiful, contrasting with the blue sky that is often found in this area.

In Umbria you can enjoy a holiday with nature, staying in one of the many bed and breakfasts that are located throughout the region. There are also many farms in different villages that will also enable you to stay in contact with nature. For horse lovers here you can take long walks through the meadows, coming to see otherwise hidden landscapes.

The kitchen will delight you. Excellent meat dishes, which have nothing to envy to those from Tuscany, but also the wine that accompanies meals should not be underestimated.

Picture of pizzodisevo (sorry, the left hand hurts)