Bologna, the tourist city that hides traces of the Iron Age, of the Etruscan civilization, of the Roman era. A real treasure of Italian culture which, despite its long and interesting history, still remains a mysterious city for tourists and sometimes even for Italians. City of art and culture, seat of the oldest university all over the the world and unmissable destination for foodies, Bologna is a city vibrant with life in every corner.

Known for its active and lively cultural life, Bologna is a perfect destination for who’s looking for fun and culture and to visit this city  is an experience not to be missed. The old town crawls with trattorias, bars, museums and galleries, bookshops and shops. Many assorted events are scheduled throughout the year: between film festivals, art and publishing fairs and gastronomic festivals there’s something for all tastes. Bologna is also an unmissable stop for gourmets. Mortadella, lasagna, tagliatelle with ragù, tortellini, Bolognese cutlet and crescentine are just some of the dishes of the culinary tradition that you can enjoy in the various trattorias downtown.

As for good food, Bologna is a certainty.

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At just 6 km from the city, Marconi airport is served by both national and international airlines and it’s the arrival point of many low-cost flights from all over Europe. From the airport you can take Marconi Express shuttle and reach the city center in 7 minutes via an elevated path that avoids city traffic. The central station of Bologna, located downtown, is one of the main Italian railway junctions and connects Northern Italy with the Center and the South of the country.

Regional and high-speed trains allow fast connections from Bologna to major Italian cities and other European countries. Just a few steps away from the central station there’s Bologna bus station with several national and international bus connections and it’s the terminus for many suburban and regional bus lines.