Hotel Accademia

This route is a wonderful walk in the historic center of Bologna. It can be visited during the day to admire its architecture or in the evening to try the gastronomic offer of the city. Bologna calls itself "the learned, the fat and the red" (the learned, the fat and the red). The city claims to have laid the intellectual foundations of Italy (founded Europe's first university), is universally praised as the country's gastronomic capital (its offering goes far beyond Bolognese meat sauce),...

Challenging the leaning towers for the title of Bologna's most bizarre architectural feature are the 70 km (40 miles) of arcades connected to various buildings throughout the city. The trend began in the 12th century when the influx of 2,000 university students caused a housing shortage. The municipality's solution was to allow the annexation of additional rooms overhanging the streets to the existing buildings. Locals liked the look of the results and the shelter they offered from the rain...

This is a simple walk through the historic center of Bologna which also passes by the Parco dei Giardini Margherita and the Parco di San Michele in Bosco. From here you can admire a beautiful view of the city of Bologna, easily reachable on foot. Taking this walk you will see many historic buildings and also the ancient gates that were the entrance to the medieval city.

This is a multi day hike that can be complete in 4-6 parts going from Bologna to Prato. These two town are linked by their economic history: Bologna was the main producer or silk and Prato the main producer or wool and textile industry. This route will take you through the natural beauties of the Appennino Tosco-Emiliano notorious for its rich traditions, history and culture.

The ring of the race, with start and finish in Piazza Maggiore, is smooth, especially in the first 30 km. After passing through the Margherita gardens, the largest and most popular city park with its long tree-lined avenues, you will enter the historic center, where some sudden turns and stretches of paved pavement will make the path a little more challenging, but even more suggestive. For more information on this Marathon visit: https://www.bolognamarathon.run/42Km_Bologna_Marathon.php?lang=it