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Quick facts
- Bologna is home to the oldest university in the world, the University of Bologna, founded in 1088.
- The city boasts the longest portico in the world, stretching over 3.8 kilometers along the Via Santo Stefano.
- Bologna's iconic Two Towers, the Asinelli and Garisenda, date back to the 12th century and lean at angles of 4 degrees and 3 degrees, respectively.
- The local dish, tagliatelle al ragù, is so cherished that the Italian government officially recognized the recipe in 1982.
- Bologna is known as 'La Grassa' (The Fat) due to its rich culinary traditions, including the production of mortadella, which has been made since the Roman era.
Travel details
- Country
- Italy
- Wind (now)
- 9 km/h
- Coordinates
- 44.4949, 11.3426
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