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Hidden Gems of Emilia-Romagna

This collection highlights architectural treasures across Bologna, Parma, and Bobbio. It features the irregular Romanesque arches of Ponte Gobbo and the Benedictine complexes of San Paolo and San Giovanni Evangelista. Visitors can explore Bologna’s medieval heritage through the Gothic Palace of Commerce, the hidden 'Little Venice' canal window, and the Baroque frescoes of San Colombano. Panoramic perspectives are found at the iconic Two Towers and the hilltop Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca, which is reached via the world’s longest portico.

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Two Towers

Medieval Renaissance towers known for their historical architecture and panoramic city views.

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Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca

The Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca is a basilica church in Bologna, northern Italy, sited atop a forested hill, Colle or Monte della…

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Ponte Gobbo

This irregular stone bridge, also known as the Devil's Bridge, features eleven uneven arches spanning the Trebbia River. Dating back to Roman times and reconstructed in the Middle Ages, its distinctive silhouette is a landmark of the historic town of Bobbio.