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Bologna's
historic centre, Europe's 2nd largest (after Venice),
contains a wealth of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque
artistic monuments of primary importance.
Bologna is home to numerous important churches, including:
• The Basilica
of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the World
• San Pietro Cathedral
• Santo Stefano basilica and sanctuary
• San Domenico basilica and sanctuary
• San Francesco basilica
• Santa Maria dei Servi basilica
• San Giacomo Maggiore basilica
• Beata Vergine di San Luca basilica and sanctuary, on Colle
della Guardia
• San Michele in Bosco
• San Paolo the Great, basilica
Bologna is also renowned for its
culinary tradition and it is regarded by some as the food
capital of Italy.
Situated in the fertile Po River Valley, the rich local
cuisine depends heavily on meats and cheeses. As in all of
Emilia-Romagna, the production of cured pork meats such as
prosciutto, mortadella and salame is an important part of
the local food industry. Well-regarded nearby vineyards
include Pignoletto dei Colli Bolognesi, Lambrusco di Modena
and Sangiovese di Romagna. |
