My first time also in Bologna and what a lovely time I have had. The first time on my Italian soiree that I have only heard Italian voices. Most people seemed to be locals or holidaying Italians. The two towers, leaning Asinelli and Garisenda, are so distinctive and I used them as my landmark so I didn’t get lost. Bologna is quite small and lovely to walk around as the whole city is one covered walkway promenade. The ever helpful Wikipedia tells me that the elegant porticoes cover a distance of 38 kilometres in the city’s historical centre and I think I have walked all of them in the last couple of days. It has been so lovely to have a rest from cobblestones and uneven flags and instead be able to promenade (well stroll) along the oh so even surfaces. Of course the porticoes also means you can be spared the vicious Italian sun. I have so enjoyed my time. I stayed right in the historic centre of Bologna and the medieval defensive towers and style of architecture reminded me of beautiful Siena. I walked from Porta Saragozza (gate of the ancient wall) for hours and hours. There was something sedately civilised about Bologna and oh my goodness the food.
Sleeping under the stars 