
Bologna
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The medieval heart: Piazza Maggiore flanked by Gothic palaces, the unfinished Basilica di San Petronio, the Archiginnasio Anatomical Theatre, and the Two Towers defining the skyline.

The medieval food market: specialty shops with Parmigiano wheels in windows, mortadella sliced to order, fresh pasta drying on racks, balsamic vinegar, and the Mercato di Mezzo for lunch.

The oldest university in the Western world (founded 1088) and its surrounding neighbourhood: Via Zamboni student bars, the Complesso di Santo Stefano (seven churches, the best piazza in Bologna), and Pinacoteca Nazionale.

The 666-arch portico climb to the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca on the hilltop: the longest covered walkway in the world and the best view over Bologna and the Po Valley.