The historic City Center of Bologna is a handsome ensemble of brick buildings and charming porticoed streets. Monuments to Bologna's rich cultural heritage are scattered across the city; medeval palaces are clustered around the two central squares.

Here too, is part of the University of Bologna, the venerable Archiginnasio. The University of Bologna is one of the oldest universities in Europe. Bologna's skyline is etched by the Asinelli and Garisenda towers, and by the campanile of Santo Stefano