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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

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Immediately after the Emilia Romagna, heading south along the Adriatic coast we enter the beautiful region of Le Marche.

This region has a prevalence of hilly and mountainous, crossed the Apennines and the famous flat just off the coast.

Here tourism is well developed, places like Gabicce, Porto San Giorgio Senigallia and are now known around the world. Servisi facilities of all levels, from luxury to the less work and family management.

But you can also choose to stay at a bed and breakfast or an apartment rented for the period necessary.

The beaches are beautiful and nice facilities, bars, services, restaurants and sometimes even swimming almost always find games for children. Everything you need for a quiet holiday with his family.

As for lovers of a quiet holiday immersed in nature, the Marches offer beautiful trails in the park of Conero. Walking, or horse, of different difficulty and different lengths to accommodate all the fans but also those who just want to relax a little.

In the Marche, you can then choose the type of holiday you prefer, what is better suited to your needs and your passions without fear of being wrong.

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