Bologna is a citadel city in northern Italy and the capital of one of the wealthiest Italian regions, Emilia Romagna. It is an ideal destination for both Italian and foreign tourists seeking a cultural vacation, as well as moments of entertainment and relaxation. The city is also known as the "Red City" due to the color of its rooftops and facades, the "Fat City" for its excellent cuisine, renowned worldwide, and the "City of Towers," with approximately 20 medieval towers still standing, the most famous being the Asinelli Tower and the Garisenda Tower. The Asinelli Tower offers a spectacular panorama of the city and its surroundings.
The main attractions of the city include Piazza Maggiore, which has been the city’s center for over 2,500 years. This square is home to iconic buildings such as the Palazzo Re Enzo (which served as the city prison in the Middle Ages), the Palazzo del Podestà (built in the 13th century), the elegant Fountain of Neptune (from the 16th century, symbolizing the Pope's power), the Palazzo Notai, the Palazzo Bianchi, and the Palazzo Accursio, which houses the City Hall.
Among the most notable landmarks is the Basilica of San Petronio, founded in 1390 and partially unfinished. It holds valuable artworks from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, as well as the famous sundial by Giovanni Domenico Cassini, renowned for its precision. Additionally, the Anatomical Theater in the Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio is an architectural masterpiece and a symbol of the University of Bologna, the oldest university in the world.
Bologna is also a hub for festivals and cultural events. A notable example is the "Layla Lavan" (White Night), an annual event celebrating the city's cultural heritage through art, music, and dance performances.
The city is served by airlines such as TAROM, Wizz Air, Hisky, Ita Airways, Turkish Airlines, Flyone, KLM, SAS, Vueling Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and British Airways.