DISCOVER BOLOGNA
with Grand Hotel Majestic "già Baglioni"
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There are so many reasons to love Bologna...
From food, to art, to motors, to music, Bologna is a city that captures all the senses and leaves you different, and better, for having experienced it.
Still uncontaminated by massive tourism, Bologna sits in a central location between Milan, Florence, Verona and Venice. With a brand-new International Airport allowing daily connections to more than 100 intercontinental and international flights, and a train station - Bologna Centrale - serving as a strategic position for rail connections throughout the country, Bologna is the perfect hub for discovering the northern Italian cities, and beyond.
Some of the notable highlights and attractions of the city of Bologna and the Emilia Romagna region are:
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Old Town recognized by UNESCO as the largest and best preserved in the world
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Home to the oldest university in Europe
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“City of Porticoes”, with 52 km of covered walkways
- Twenty six medieval towers and a large network of waterways and canals
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The "Foodie Capital" of Italy with the region producing parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, prosciutto, and more
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Homemade pasta from Bologna renowned the world over: tortellini, tortelloni, lasagna, tagliatelle and, of course, ragù
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Center of the Italian Motor Valley - Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini and Ducati
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Declared a UNESCO City of Music for the city's past and ongoing contributions to a unique and dynamic music scene
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Vibrant nightlife with numerous theaters, cinemas, restaurants, osterias, and food & wine events
To give you an idea of the many experiences available and to help you get a start on planning your customized exploration of Bologna and the Emilia Romagna region, Grand Hotel Majestic “già Baglioni” has put together focused itinerary ideas to stimulate your imagination and have you prepared to become immersed in a personalized discovery of all that this engaging city and region have to offer.
Curious to know more? Then read on for the first installment of idea options in Art and Architecture (with Food & Wine and Personal Interest to follow in the days ahead)...
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Discover Bologna's most famous monuments, some of which include:
- Piazza Maggiore with the Accursio Palace - seat of Bologna City Hall since the XIV century
- Neptune Fountain - considered one of the most elegant Renaissance fountains in Italy
- St. Petronio Basilica and its treasures
- Archiginnasio Palace - first permanent seat of the oldest university in the world, famous for its frescoed walls and its Anatomy Theater
- The Two Towers (Due Torri) - defining landmarks of the city of Bologna
- St. Stephen's Square - dominated by the Basilica of Santo Stefano (also known as Seven Churches) and its interlocking complex of religious structures
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Discover why Bologna is declared a UNESCO City of Music:
- Most ancient and best-preserved theatre in Europe, considered the heart of classical music since the XVII century
- Some of the most important and notable names in music have spent time in Bologna for their training and career including Mozart, Rossini, Padre Martini, Farinelli and Wagner
- Chapel of St. Cecily, patroness of the musicians, with frescoes dating back to the XVI century
- Various churches housing magnificent organs
- Palazzo Sanguinetti, the seat of the International Music Library, world-renowned for its collection of books, instruments, portraits, scores and more
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Discover the unparalleled Byzantine mosaics of Ravenna with the opportunity for a hands-on workshop:
- Once one of the most important cities in the western world, Ravenna was the last capital of the Roman Empire in the West, subsequently becoming the capital of the Gothic kingdoms of Italy and of Byzantine Italy
- The early Christian Byzantine mosaics in Ravenna are considered the finest in the world
- Be guided through the Mausoleum of Galla Piacidia, with the earliest mosaic scheme in Ravenna
- Visit San Vitale's Basilica, the Neonian Baptistry with superlative early Christian mosaics, as well as St. Apollinare Nuovo.
- Learn the secrets of ancient mosaic techniques in a mosaic workshop where you will have the opportunity to create your own treasure to take home as a memory of your time in Ravenna
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Discover Ferrara: a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a splendid city of art, and a magnificent Renaissance capital with a glorious past:
- Uniquely planned and Europe's first modern city, Ferrara showcases a harmonious fusion of Medieval and Renaissance architecture
- Enjoy a walk around the enchanting Medieval streets and a bike ride around its Renaissance city walls
- Admire the great paintings of the 15th and 16th centuries at Palazzo dei Diamanti and the splendid Hall of the Months with its amazing frescoes at Palazzo Schifanoia
- Step into the Romanesque and Gothic Cathedral and marvel at the view of the Este Castle, former residence of the Este dukes
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For Additional Information or to
Book your Stay/Experience:
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Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni
Via dell’Indipendenza 8 - 40121 Bologna, Italy
Phone: +39 051 225445
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By plane:
G. Marconi BLQ Airport (20 minute transfer)
By train:
1h00 from Milan
0h35 from Florence
1h30 from Venice
2h00 from Rome
3h30 from Naples
By car:
2h00 from Milan
1h00 from Florence
2h00 from Venice
4h00 from Rome
By ship:
Ravenna and Venice ports
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