Italy has nominated the distinctive porticos of Bologna as a Unesco World Heritage Site, calling them one of the north-eastern city's defining features. At a meeting of Italy's national Unesco ...

The portico, meantime, runs so straight at this point it appears to be an optical illusion, ... Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca, antique church on the hill of Bologna, Italy. Credit: iStock.

Sep 16, 2018 Sep 16, 2018 Updated Dec 10, 2024 BOLOGNA — Monte della Guardia, upon which sits the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of San Luca, is just far enough outside of the city to offer ...

Currently, Italy holds the title of having the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites (55) but this would be the first in Bologna, a city that blends its Medieval history and architecture ...

A marvellous medieval centre, piles of perfect pasta and a thriving university, which is Europe's oldest, dating from 1088.

A weekend break in Bologna will always be about the food – with its UNESCO porticos and unique cuisine it's Italy's biggest secret. Skip to content City AM. Main navigation ...

Bologna, Italy — A Cut Above. ... And the narrow portico-covered streets can seem like speedways, as the city’s stylish citizens go buzzing by on their motorbikes.

Italy has nominated the distinctive porticos of Bologna as a Unesco World Heritage Site, calling them one of the north-eastern city's defining features. At a meeting of Italy's national Unesco ...