For the entirety of this trip, I feel as though we have been hearing about the beauty and influence of Bologna. Despite the fact that we have not been in Italy long, I feel as though I have been waiting to arrive in Bologna for an eternity. That being said, I had high hopes and expectations for what I would find upon our arrival. I was not disappointed.
Our first night, several of us decided to find some traditional Bolognese dishes. This task proved easier than we had originally anticipated, as many of the restaurants surrounding our hotel provided a sense of classic Bologna regardless of how modern they may have appeared.
On today’s adventures, we had the opportunity to visit the Two Towers of Bologna as well as certain spaces within the University of Bologna. These historic sites were honestly breathtaking, surrounded in a rich sense of culture that I have yet to observe anywhere else. By observing these sites, I know that my own knowledge and outlook on life has been altered for the better. I hope to carry the feeling I found when first looking at these sites with me for a very long time to come.
After having the chance to observe Bologna and it’s culture, I understand how it was such an influential city for the development of Italy. With all the value this city has to offer, I am not sure how one would come to Italy without stoping to visit the beautiful Bologna.