Welcome to Bologna
As capital of the Emilia Romagna region, Bologna is an art city, a university centre and a place renowned for its excellent cuisine. It hosts important international trade fairs and is one of the world’s greatest motor cities. Ducati, Lamborghini and Maserati were all born in Bologna and Ferrari’s headquarters can be found in nearby Modena.
Facts
| Population | 380,000 |
| Currency | 1 Euro = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | Shops in Bologna are usually open from 09.00-12.30 and 15.30-19.30 (closed on Thursdays and Sundays). |
| Newspapers | Il resto del Carlino Il domani di Bologna L’Unità La Repubblica Metro, City and Leggo Corriere della sera La stampa Il Sole24ore |
| Emergency numbers | Carabinieri: 112 Police: 113 Ambulance: 118 Fire brigade: 115 |
| Tourist information | Piazza Maggiore n. 1 +39 051 239 660 c/o Stazione Ferroviaria Piazza Medaglie d’Oro n. 4 +39 051 251 947 c/o Aeroporto "G. Marconi" Via Triumvirato n. 84 +39 051 647 2113 |
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