… (due torri = two towers) and the most important museums and banks.

Bologna is a marvellous city and rich in ancient history. It was originally one of the Etruscan capitals of Italy. In the year 1088 the first university in Europe was founded here. This ancient city has been honoured by great names from the world of art and their works: Michelangelo, Giambologna, Jacopo della Quercia, and -of course- the Carraccis, who founded the renowned "Bologne School".In the very heart of Bologna, the 13th century Piazza Maggiore, you can admire masterpieces of art such as the Palazzo comunale, the Basilica of San Petronio, the Fountain of Neptune or the Palazzo dei Notai. You should also take a stroll under the historical Bolognese arcades, the Pavaglioni, so dear to the poet Giosue Carducci, and of course see the historical towers, the Garisenda and the Asinelli, which have always been the symbol of Bologna.
Offering 40 kilometres (25 miles) of arcades, Bologna is known as the city of arcades, under which visitors can look at shop windows or meet friends in the historical coffee houses, restaurants or characteristic trattorias. Here you can taste typical local specialities: tortellini, green lasagna, tagliatelle, various types of sausage and the famous mortadella, always served with equally renowned excellent wines such as Sangiovese, Lambrusco, Albana and Trebbiano.
In 1911, the palace "Ghisilardi Fava" -a historical building in the very heart of Bologna- has been transformed into a hotel. The Grand Hotel Baglioni is one of the most elegant properties in the city. The hotel is situated in a charming part of Bologna, the capital of Emilia-Romania region, a stone's throw from the the two famous towers and the beautiful Piazza Maggiore. It is itself part of the history of the city: To be host to the Archiepiscopal Seminary it was built in the first half of the eighteenth century, and is incorporating pre-existent buildings. Some splendid authentic gems of the 16th century art can be found in one of them: The rooms of Palazzo Fava are marvellously decorated with a series of frescoes painted by the famous Carracci brothers.
Today the Grand Hotel Baglioni, renovated in 2007, is a prestigious luxury five-star hotel situated in the heart of Bologna and offering its guests the atmosphere of a grand hotel with every modern comfort and amenity and it is ideal for leisure and business travelers alike.
The 109 spacious guestrooms inclusive of 17 junior suites and suites on five floors are elegantly and stylishly decorated and they offer latest luxury and comfort.
The restaurant "I Carracci" offers Italian cuisine and Bolognese specialities in an elegant ambience and the elegant "Café Baglioni" is a popular meeting place for a delicious cocktail and light snacks.
A health club and fitness facilities are within walking distance.
The seven meetings rooms at the Grand Hotel Baglioni are the perfect venue for business and social events for up to 120 people.
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The Grand Hotel Baglioni: Remarkable architecture The Grand Hotel Baglioni is perfect for city journeys to Bologna / Italy Pets are welcome to The Grand Hotel Baglioni (on request)
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