Bologna is a city to be experienced slowly. Amid endless porticoes, warm lights, and quiet alleys, its charm reveals itself in the details: a glass of wine shared in a tavern, a panoramic terrace at sunset, a tower rising among…
Between the 12th and 13th centuries, Bologna was dotted with towers: chronicles and 19th-century studies (Gozzadini) estimated up to 180, but more recent research cautiously narrows the figure to around 80–100 at the peak of their spread. Today, just under…
In the historic center, hidden among alleys and porticoes steeped in centuries of history, stands Torre Prendiparte — one of the best-preserved medieval towers. Today transformed into a historic residence where you can live a truly rare experience: spending the…