Bologna
07:30 | Venezia Mestre
Woke up early to take the bus to the Venezia Mestre station.
08:30 | Train to Bologna
Some sights along the hour and a half train to Bologna.
10:30 | Parco della Montagnola
Small park near the train station
10:45 | Canale delle Moline
The remaining visible portion of the historic canal system.
11:00 | Cattedrale Metropolitana di San Pietro
One of the larger churches in Bologna.
11:30 | Neptune Fountain
Fountain in the middle of the main square
12:00 | Palazzo Comunale
The city hall
The interior
Another nice area on the interior where a wedding had just completed.
12:20 | Basilica di San Petronio
The main cathedral in Bologna.
12:45 | Piazza Maggiore
The main piazza
13:00 | OGGI Gelato
Found some tasty gelato
Lemon/hazelnut and peach/pistachio
13:15 | Mercato di Mezzo
Had lunch at a market with a variety of vendors.
Bresaola
Fried mozzarella and risotto balls
14:00 | Porticos
Bologna is known for its hundreds of covered walkways.
15:30 | Torre degli Asinelli
Climbed to the top of the main tower for some great views.
Looking up the inside of the tower
Looking towards the main square
A shorter, leaning tower stands next to the main one.
16:45 | Simoni Salumeria Laboratory
Snacked on a meat platter.
Mortadella, prosciutto, 24-month Parma, and one other.
18:30 | Sfoglia Rina
Had dinner inside a pasta shop.
Lasagne
Tortellini in broth
19:00 | Bologna
Scenes from around town
19:30 | Sorbetteria Castiglione
Gelato stop #2
Strawberry/pistachio and sour Cherry/hazelnut