Civic Archaeological Museum houses find from the Villanovan culture, Etruscan- items from the necropolis of Felsina-, Greek, Roman, Egyptian. VIA DELL'ARCHIGINNASIO, 2 Garisenda and Asinelli Towers these towers are one of the symbols of Bologna. Asinelli Tower, 97 mt. high was built it in 1109 (it offers a spectacular view over the city from the top). Piazza di Porta Ravegnana Neptune's fountain famous bronze sculpture, known as the giant, represents the god Neptune with his trident calming the sea. PIAZZA MAGGIORE Palazzo Comunale (city hall) constructed in several phases, oldest part dates 14th c. PIAZZA MAGGIORE 6 Piazza Maggiore it has always been the focus of city's activities; the beginning dates from early 13th c., but it took two centuries to reach the current appearence. Here are the City Hall and the Basilica of San Petronio. Basilica of San Domenico example of late-Romanesque, the church was built by Dominicans between 1221 and 1233. PIAZZA S.DOMENICO 13 Basilica of San Petronio dedicated to Bologna's patron saint, this church that dominates the south side of Piazza Maggiore, was started in 1390. PIAZZA MAGGIORE Santo Stefano one of most important complexes of religious buildings including various churches, the main one is the Chiesa del Crocifisso (Romanesque of 10th c.). PIAZZA SANTO STEFANO University it is the oldest university in Italy, it was founded in 1088. Via Zamboni, 30 |