In 2007 I was invited to give a lecture at the University of Bologna. I added a few days to my trip to explore Bologna itself and to visit Florence. I had a great time, although, of course, the weather helped. Bologna is famous for its arcade lined streets. The Asinelli Tower, the highest of the Two Towers, offers amazing views of the city and surrounding landscape. As in any Italian town you can just walk into a church and happen upon some amazing painting or altar piece. I’d love to go back one day, if only to taste more of the delicious gelato for which Bologna is famous.

Vintage car inside a courtyard, Bologna
I was lucky to be able to visit some historical buildings during my trip to Bologna
Vintage care inside a courtyard, Bologna
Vintage car inside the courtyard of a historical building
Notice board Bologna
I loved these rooms to let notice boards
Vintage doll at a flea market, Bologna
Vintage doll at a flea market, Bologna

Arcades/porticoes, Bologna

Stairs to the top of the Asinelli Tower, Bologna
Stairs to the top of the Asinelli Tower, Bologna
Bologna, View from the top of the Asinelli Tower
View of Bologna from the top of the Asinelli Tower

A flea market; an old door and an ordinary street in Bologna

Certosa di Bologna

Certosa di Bologna
Certosa di Bologna
I forgot which church this was

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