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Private Walking Tour of the Centre of Bologna with food and wine tastings

The essential experience in Bologna gives you the best insight into its amazing attractions. Join our inspiring guided walking tour of Bologna and discover the most fascinating places of the city, along with tasting local food & wine!
3h
Privato
120,00
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Bologna & Emilia

Classic walking tour of the historic centre of Bologna

A walking tour of the beautiful historic centre of Bologna with a certified guide will show you the best sites in the centre. Discover the charm and culture of Emilia-Romagna’s capital and see why so many people have been seduced by it!    
2h
Gruppo
25,00
per person
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Best attractions a Bologna

Piazza Maggiore The Two Towers Maranello Basilica of San Petronio Basilica of Santo Stefano Archiginnasio of Bologna Porticoes of Bologna Parma Modena Ravenna San Marino

Things to know about The Two Towers

The towers of Bologna represent a monumental symbol and one of the most characteristic features in the skyline of the city. Originally, these imposing structures served for military purposes, but also as private residence for medieval noble families.
 
Between the 12th and 13th centuries, the number of towers present in Bologna was very large. The ruins testifies that there were up to 100 towers, while today only 24 have survived. It is thought that the wealthiest families, in the tumultuous period of the investiture pro-imperial versus those pro-papal, used the towers as defensive outposts and as a symbol of power.
 
The two most famous towers in Bologna are the Asinelli and the Garisenda, strategically placed on the entrance of the city. These impressive architectural complexes are named after the families who worked on their construction, between 1109 and 1119.

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