We spent two nights in Bologna.  Bologna la rossa to the Italians.  Which means Bologna the red, in reference to the colours of the buildings.  They are various shades of yellows, oranges and reds and this changes as the light changes.  The city is also famous for it's miles of porticos or covered walkways.  There are 25 miles of porticos around the city.  When we were there it was very hot, about 38 degrees, so we really appreciated being able to walk along under the porticos.


We went around on the hop on hop off bus and a second little train that chugs it's way up the hill for magnificent views of the city and then reaches the Bascillica St Luca.  There is a single continuous  portico from St Luca all the way back down the hill to the town about 20 kms.


Bologna is also famous for it's cuisine.  Bolognaise which we are all familiar with, ie spaghetti Bolognaise, except here it is not served with spaghetti but with taglietelle pasta and also famous for lasagna and mortadella.