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Ask most people to name the first Italian city that comes into their head and few will trump out Bologna. That suits this city just fine. While the tourist hordes clog up Florence, Rome and Venice, Bologna remains relatively tourist free, letting the locals enjoy one of the highest standards of living in Italy unmolested. Founded by the Etruscans as Felsina, on the Po Plains in 600BC, the northeast Italian city was renamed Bononia by the Gauls, whose French overtones still can be heard in the local dialect. Bologna came to worldwide attention with the founding of the university in 1088, when two thousand students from all over Europe poured into the medieval commune. Porticoes supporting additional lodgings sprung up all over the city, to house the influx of newcomers and Bolognas leitmotif was born. Today, 40km (25 miles) of ochre-hued arcades still shadow the streets covered walkways that give Bologna its unique style.

The heart of Bologna is around the twin piazzas, Maggiore and Nettuno a handsome public space sealed on all sides by medieval palazzi and the hulk of San Petronio. Here, amid the pigeons, the Bolognese come to shop, to pray, to chat and, of course, to demonstrate. Not just for the ochre colouring of the medieval buildings in the fading evening light is the city known as Red Bologna, with socialism and communism a major feature of Bolognese life, ever since determined partisan resistance in World War II. It comes as no surprise to learn that Bologna was the first Italian city ever to elect a communist council. The well-educated citizens of Bologna have never been afraid to voice their opinions and immerse themselves in all things cultural a feature of civic life recognised in 2000, when the city was named a European City of Culture. Recently the former stock exchange has been converted into Italys largest multimedia library, in keeping with a city that well deserves its tag of La Dotta, The Learned.

In Bologna, however, a social conscience and cultural knowledge go hand in hand with a hearty appetite, with the city fully justifying its other moniker, La Grassa, which translates literally as The Fat, a reference to the seriousness with which the locals take Epicurean pursuits. It is something of a favourite joke among the Milanese and the Romans that only at mealtimes do the Bolognese fall silent. The local cuisine goes far beyond the world famous spaghetti bolognese (something the locals never eat they call the sauce ragu and would never mix it with spaghetti), with a wide range of culinary delights culled from the surrounding countryside, as well as some robust and interesting local wines.

Although summers are hot and generally dry, winters on the Emilia-Romagna plains can be cold affairs, with January being particularly inhospitable. The climate is moderate in spring and autumn, with few tourists, and these are the best times to visit, although even at the height of the season, tourist numbers seldom become too suffocating. July and August can be unbearably hot and stuffy and this is a good time for day trippers to head to the breezy Adriatic beaches that are less than an hour away.

Airport Guide

Bologna G. Marconi Airport

Airport Information

Country

Italy

Address

Bologna G Marconi Airport SpA, Via Triumvirato, 84, I-40132 Bologna, Italy

Country Code

Telephone

(0)51 647 9615 or 647 9966

Fax

(0)51 647 9723

E-mail

ufficiostampa@bologna-airport.it

Website

www.bologna-airport.it

Location

The airport is situated 6km (3.5 miles) northeast of Bologna

Time Zone

GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)

Number of Terminals

Transfer between Terminals

Terminals A and B are within walking distance of each other.

Driving Directions

From the Bologna bypass (tangenziale), passengers should take exit 4 and follow signs to the airport. From the A14, they should take the Bologna – San Lazzaro exit; once on the bypass road, they should then take exit 4 for the airport. From the A13, passengers should take the Bologna – Arcoveggio exit; then, once on the bypass road, they should take exit 4 for the airport. From the A1, passengers should take the Bologna – Casalecchio exit; then, once on the bypass, they should take exit 4 for the airport.

Car Parking

There are 3000 parking spaces at Bologna G Marconi Airport, 850 of which are free of charge. The free parking areas are located at the airport entrance and another close to the airport, on Via dell'Aeroporto. Short-term parking is available outside Arrivals, medium-term parking (P1 and P2) is available outside Terminals A and B (Departures) and long-term parking (P3) is available in front of the restaurant and cargo bays. Payment can be made by cash, debit card or credit card upon leaving the car park or at the automated machines in Terminal A (Arrivals). A valet service is also available on the ground level of P2.

Car Hire

AutoRent, Avis, Europcar, Hertz, IntercaR, Maggiore, National, Sixt and Thrifty are all represented at the airport.

Public Transport

Rail: Train: The airport is located about 6km (3.7 miles) from Bologna central railway station, which has connections to all major destinations across Italy and Europe. Access to the railway station is by the Aerobus bus service, which departs from the airport every 15 minutes 0605-2345 daily (journey time: 20 minutes). Road: Taxi: Taxi services are available outside Arrivals at both terminals. Bus: The Aerobus departs every 15 minutes 0605-2345 daily from outside Arrivals (Terminals A and B) and runs to Bologna central railway station and the city centre (journey time: 20 minutes). Tickets can be bought on the bus. An additional service runs to the trade fair centre when trade shows take place between September-May, except during the Motor Show. There is also a bus service to/from Modena Airport and Modena city centre. Services depart every 15 minutes 0615-2045 daily (journey time: 60 minutes).

Information and Help Desks

There are two information desks located in the Departures area of Terminals A and B. In addition, there is a flight information board in Terminal A Departures and 96 screens, providing flight information, located throughout the airport. A telephone information service (tel: (0)51 647 9615) is also available. A tourist information counter is located in Arrivals in Terminal A; staff can provide information on hotels, restaurants, events and city attractions.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There is a bank on the first floor of Terminal A. There are ATMs and bureaux de change in Terminals A and B. A total of 53 payphones are located throughout the airport and there is a post office in Terminal A. Eating and drinking: Bars and restaurants can be found in both terminals. There is also a restaurant outside the terminals on Via Triumvirato adjacent to car park P3. Shopping: Various shops, including newsagents and tobacconists, a shoe shop, a clothes shop, a leather goods and accessories shop, and a shop selling regional food produce, are located in both terminals. Duty-free shopping is also available in Terminals A and B. Luggage: The lost property office is located on the ground floor of Terminal A. Other facilities: Two Marconi Club VIP lounges, for holders of appropriate tickets, are located in both terminals. Baby-changing facilities are available in all ladies' toilets. There is a children's play area in the self-service and restaurant area on the second floor of Terminal A, featuring cartoon films and a special menu. Helpphones, for assistance with children, are located in both terminals. Special bags and identification tags are available from check-in desks for transporting pushchairs onboard the aircraft.

Conference and Business Facilities

Two Marconi Club VIP lounges are available for use by Marconi Club members, certain airline passengers (as indicated on ticket), holders of invitation cards and members of the PO Executive Club in Rome. Facilities include reserved check-in (Terminal A lounge only), television, Internet connection, telephone and fax facilities, and complimentary drinks, snacks and newspapers. A telephone call reservation service is available to Marconi Club Members. The lounges are open between 0600-last flight departure. Marconi Club membership subscription forms can be obtained at the airport.

Disabled Facilities

There is a wide range of facilities for disabled passengers, including 14 disabled toilets, 40 reserved parking spaces and help telephones located in Terminal A (at the Arrivals/Departures entrances and at the check-in and information desks) and Terminal B (at the entrance and check-in desks); help telephones can be used to request wheelchairs or airport operator assistance. Oxygen therapy apparatus, stretchers and a specially-adapted waiting room are also available.

Airport Hotels

There are no hotels at the airport. The nearest hotel is the Sheraton (tel: (0)51 641 5104), which is located just outside the airport grounds. A complimentary shuttle service runs between the airport and the hotel every 20 minutes 0530-2400 daily.