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Bologna is the capital city of the Emilia-Romagna region in northern Italy. It is a beautiful city known for its medieval old town, rich history, and delicious food.

• The city of Bologna is over 2,000 years old, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

• Bologna was an important city in the Roman Empire, and many Roman ruins remain today, including the Roman Theatre and the Portico of Scarlimbeni.

• In the Middle Ages, Bologna was a major center of learning and became known as the 'learning of the world' for its many universities and libraries.

• The city's iconic two towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, have stood for over 800 years and have become a symbol of Bologna.

• Bologna is known as the 'food valley' of Italy for its delicious food and wine, including its famous pasta dishes, Parmesan cheese, and prosciutto.

• The city has a vibrant nightlife, with many bars, clubs, and live music venues.

• Bologna has a unique local dialect, known as 'Emilian', which is different from standard Italian.

• The city has a rich festival calendar, including the famous Festa del Redentore, which takes place every summer.

• Bologna has more than 40 km of underground tunnels and passageways, known as the 'Bologna Underground'.

• The city has a unique '_prodigy' rating, with a rating of 8.2 on the Cambridge University City Prosperity Index.

• Bologna is home to the oldest university in the Western world, the University of Bologna, which was founded in 1088.

• The city has a special 'gelato tour' which allows visitors to taste the best local gelato shops.

• Piazza Maggiore

• Metropolitan City of Bologna

• Giardini Margherita

• Trattoria da Me

• Sfoglia Rina

• Trattoria del Tempo Buono