Bologna has well a preserved historical centre with medieval terracotta buildings adorned with kilometres of colonnaded arcades.
One of Bologna’s many arcades with painted art deco ceilings
It is known as the Red City for its Communist leanings but the 1st of May demonstrations were all very tame – more of a celebration
Smoke flares seemed to be acceptable at the Piazza Maggiore
Even the cherubs on the Neptune Fountain were taking an anti Coop supermarket stand
Garibaldi the revolutionary who united Italy
We had seen these hand woven grasshoppers in China before
Street actor preparing his couple for action
Outside the Basilica di San Domenico
The marble shrine containing the remains of San Domenico and decorated lavishly with sculptures including some by Michelangelo.
Basilica di Santa Stefano
Spoilt for choice at the Cafe Terzi
Cappuccino topped with real grated chocolate
The Asinelli and Garisenda Towers, the two towers that dominate the Bologna skyline
We climbed up 458 narrow wooden steps to the top of the Asinelli Tower
Views from the top
Franciscan monk outside the Basilica di San Francesco
Outside the Basilca were tombs housed under pavilions constructed from green glazed brick.
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