Bologna is a city in the north of Italy with a population of 380 thousand people and the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region. Lower life in this city is one of the highest in the country. And Bologna is often called the "culinary capital of Italy" (everyone remembers the sauce of bolognese). Founded about 5 centuries BC, the city was one time of the Roman colony and kept a number of objects of ancient Roman art, none of whom was completely preserved to the present day. Nevertheless, a number of historical attractions are located in Bologna, and I will tell about some.
Bologna towers
In the presence of the place and the presence of money, in the 10th century in Bologna, the structures did not "in Shreyr", but to the wind. At this century, quite a lot of towers were built, and at some point the construction was revealed by competitive interest - who had a tower above, he and cooler, as they say today. The most famous competition was between Asinelly families and Garisendi, who built their towers a few meters from each other. But in the end, no one won, because the towers twisted.Tower of Asinelly and today, its height is 97 meters. Incredibly for the standards. From the Tower Gariseni left only half in 48 meters. Nevertheless, both towers became symbols of the city and the beloved attraction of tourists. These are the gambling residents of Bologna, who built such famous buildings.
Address: Galleria Del Leone, 1
Neptune Fountain (Neptune Fountain)
The fountain is located on the Square of the same name. The fountain composition consists of a bronze statue of Neptune with a trident, standing in a square bowl and figures of marine inhabitants, of which the aqueous streams are beaten. There are many legends and promsories about this beautiful fountain. For example, local students bypass the construction twice counterclockwise before the exam for good luck (because they believe that the fountain sculptor just circled, reflecting on the draft statue that turned out to be converted).
How to find: Piazza del Nettuno
Saint Petronia Basilica (Basilica Di San Petronio)
Saint Petronius, the patron saint of Bologna, in the 5th century he was a bishop in Bologna, and made a lot of kind cases, for example, he was engaged in restoring the town from destruction and organized the Christian community. In his honor, in the 14th century it was decided to build a cathedral on the main square of Bologna. Build began, but not finished. Until today, and. However, this Late Gothic Style Cathedral is considered one of the main temples of the city, and also this is one of the largest temples of Europe (and was intended initially that he would be the biggest). The outside and from the inside the basil looks eclectically and contains the most important relics, in particular, Petronia itself. Also here you can see the part of the tree of the Cross of the Lord, the relics of holy babies killed by Herod, the relics of St. Matthew and others. All these important relics are carefully stored in luxurious reliquaries and are available for visiting only for certain days.
Address: Maggiore Square
Theater "Solar Arena" (Arena del Sole)
In 19, an open theater isna was built here, where the performances were held from the second half of the day before sunset - that is why the theater received such an interesting name. Initially the theater was built in neoclassical style. Almost a century later, the facade was "sewed", which was not restored until today. Magnificent three large arched arches and cornice, as well as the fronton with the statues of Apollo, poetry and tragedy impressive. At the beginning of the last century, the theater was shown movies, and the last 20 years after the reconstruction, theatrical performances, performances and shows are held here. The theater has two halls. One of them accommodates 952 viewers, and the other is about 300.
Address: Via Dell'Indipendenza, 44
Palace King Enzo
The palace is located on Piazza Maggiore in the heart of the city. He was built at the beginning of the 13th century and first called the "New Palace". A few years later, after construction, in the battle of Fossalt, the city's army won the battle and captured the Son of Emperor Sardinia Friedrich II, Enzo, who was 23 years old (until the death) stayed in the conclusion in this palace.
In the left part of the building there is prison premises and the chapel of the Mother of Prisoners on the second floor. Once there were forensrooms here. At the bottom of the castle, weapons and military transport were kept. At the beginning of the last century, the palace was renovated and he was a gothic appearance. This place is a manitis of tourists with his secret and beauty.
Address: Piazza Maggiore 1
Shopping Palace (Palazzo Della Mercanzia)
This red brick palace in the Gothic style was built in the 14th century and was the headquarters of the guild of the merchants. There was a building that existed from Roman times before the place of construction. A century after construction, the palace began to expand, and the last reconstruction occurred about 100 years ago. The high arches of the palace are impressive.
Address: Piazza Della Mercanzia, 4
Municipal Palace (Palazzo Comunale)
The municipal palace (or the Palace of Akrucio - in honor of the first owner of the palace, a lawyer Aktorcio) is located in the heart of the city. Until 2008, a local council was located in the palace. The building is a complex of structures that are connected together from the 12th century. In the 15th century, the tower with a clock was allowed on the palace. The appearance of the Palace is an impressive facade decorated with terracotta Madonnaya with a baby, the statue of Pope Grigory XIII from bronze and gothic windows with an ornament. Inside the lock is at least luxurious - the ceilings are completely painted with frescoes, on the walls - the same frescoes depicting urban events. By the way, Carl V was crowned in one of the halls of the palace in 1530. Today, the palace is open to the visit, as well as inside the gallery of works of art from the Middle Ages and until the 19th century, as well as the Museum with the works of George Moorendi, who presented the palace of his relatives .
Address: Via IV Novembre, 12
Church of Saints Bartholomew and Gaetano (Chiesa Dei Santi Bartolomeo E Gaetano)
The temple is built in the style of the Renaissance. According to legend, the church was built under the leadership of St. Penenia in the V century on the ruins of the early Christian church. The global reconstruction began at the end of the 16th century and now, 70 years later, the temple was completed and received a new name. The bell tower and the chapel of the temple, however, completed a little later, and even later, a massive spire was watered on the bell tower.
Address: Strada Maggiore, 4