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Bologna is not a city attracting mass tourism, but instead it welcomes curious and attentive visitors.
Bologna is a city with turrets and entrances that stretch out for kilometres, but it is not exaggerated.
Often the city's most valuable treasures can be found tucked away in magnificent Renaissance palaces, and churches that have been restored.
The city attracts a considerable amount of visitors each year to a mix of exhibitions, most of the visitors entering Bologna through its international airport. It offers an excellent road and rail network and quality services, which make the stay, and use of your hire car, easy.
The historic city centre separated from the rest of the city by ancient walls is still indicative of an ancient Roman castrum, with its network of roads, intersected by both major and minor decumani (Roman roads). Inhabited by both locals and students, this area represents the focal point of the city's cultural, economica and social life.
Beyond the city walls, the rest of the city looks different. This is a result of the urban development that took place after the Second World War. The reconstructions that took place after the bombings radically altered the appearance of the city, particularly around the train station.
Much of Bologna's charm is derived from its beautiful gardens that are dotted throughout the built-up urban areas. These give the areas an altogether more pleasant place to live/visit.
Another typical feature of Bologna is its hills. Here you can take long walks and visit ancient villas, convents and sanctuaries. The Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of San Luca stands on the della Guardia hills. From the top, it is possible to take in a magnificent panoramic view of the plains.
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