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Bologna is also known as La Dotta, La Rossa, La Grassa. These translate as The Learned (it has Europe's oldest University), The Red (for its colours, and for its 54 years of left wing administrations), and The Plentiful (or Fat or Fertile). Some say that food itself is a principal subject of study here!
Bologna is nationally known for its good quality of life. It is easy to get to know and has instant appeal. This is partly because the scale is so human and partly because people here are courteous, helpful and welcoming. It is also fast to get into the centre - just twenty five minutes from the airport - making it a wise choice for a short break.
A chief source of pleasure is simply strolling "within the walls" of this elegant city. There are many fine piazza, churches and palazzi, fine art and contemporary art galleries, and fascinating museums. Bologna has the cultural life of a much larger city and there is always a full programme of cultural events and exhibitions. Given the local love of the good life - in fact another nickname for the city is "La Godereccia" or the city that likes to enjoy itself - and the presence of 150, 000 University students, Bologna also has a lively night life.
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