NOVOTEL BOLOGNA SAN LAZZARO * * * *
Go there and contact
Bologna is a warm and charming city, appealing to lovers of art and ancient architecture as well as gourmets. One of Italy's ten largest cities, Bologna is not as touristy as some of the country's other destinations, and is still very pleasant to visit, away from the hordes of tourists. At once simple and elegant, secretive and welcoming, calm and dynamic, it's a student city steeped in history. Discovering Bologna is therefore a way of getting off the beaten track, while ensuring a successful stay. To start your visit, head for Piazza Maggiore, Bologna's nerve center, home to some of the city's most grandiose buildings. As you leave the square, don't miss Bologna's famous "Due Torri" (two towers). To round off your visit to the historic center, take a tour of the great religious buildings. Bologna also has a second nickname: "la Savante" (the learned), which it owes to its famous university, one of the oldest in Europe. In Bologna, the Middle Ages are visible everywhere. Nine of the twelve ancient gateways that once punctuated the city walls are still standing. Relax in the Villa Spada park, in the heart of Bologna, or in the vast Giardini Margherita public park. Art lovers will love the Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna, which showcases the painters of the Bolognese school. To admire Bologna from above, visit the ancient monastery of San Michele in Bosco or the sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca. Bologna is also a popular destination for gourmets. In a downtown trattoria or osteria, order a dish of pasta or tagliatelle. For a quick bite to eat or an aperitif, head to the Mercato di Mezzo or the Mercato delle Erbe. Music lovers will be delighted with their visit to Bologna. Between trendy bars, classical opera, improvised concerts, alternative rock clubs and electro clubs, there's no shortage of places to listen to music. To make the most of all the city has to offer, we recommend that you find a hotel close to the center of Bologna.
