Bologna
Bologna is a city in northern Italy known for its historic university and cuisine.
Catholic jurisdiction: Latin — Archdiocese of Bologna
About Bologna
Bologna is located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It is a significant urban center in the country, situated in the Po Valley. The city's geographic position has contributed to its development as a major hub in the region.
Bologna is notable for its rich history and cultural heritage, being home to the oldest university in the world. The city's economy is driven by various sectors, including education, food processing, and manufacturing. Bologna is also famous for its culinary traditions, with popular dishes and products originating from the area.
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Recent news from Bologna
- Edda sotto choc per l’aggressione dei baby rapinatori di 13 e 10 anni: “Vestiti come due principini, con loro anche un adulto”La donna, 89 anni, assalita nella sua casa di Pesaro: collana strappata dal collo. I responsabili arrivati in treno da un campo rom di Bologna: ora sono in comunità, in attesa che vengano rintracciati i genitori
- Aveva quasi 50 chili di droga in valigia, arrestato all’aeroportoL’uomo nel bagaglio aveva 40 chili di cocaina e otto di anfetamine. Bloccato appena è atterrato al Marconi di Bologna
- Investimento sui binari lungo la linea Bologna-Ancona: treni in ritardo fino a 90 minutiL’incidente tra Villa Selva e Cesena, coinvolti Frecciarossa, Intercity e Regionali. Due collegamenti a lunga percorrenza hanno viaggiato sulla linea alternativa via Ravenna
- Scuola, la preside Massaro va in pensione: “Sono entrata qui a 6 anni e me ne vado dopo molto tempo”Lascia la dirigente dell’istituto comprensivo 12 di Bologna, le succede la collega Maria Anna Volpa. Il provveditore Panzacchi: “È stata un faro”
- Bologna sconfitto anche nell’amichevole contro Brighton: finisce 1-0L’ultimo test match prima dell’esordio in campionato contro la Lazio non porta reti rossoblù. All'Amex Stadium il traino della coppia Miranda-Cambiaghi non basta
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Notable people from Bologna
Ranked by number of Wikipedia languages that have an article — a proxy for cross-cultural notability. Data: Wikidata.
Guglielmo Marconi1874–1937Italian inventor and radio pioneer (1874-1937)
Pier Paolo Pasolini1922–1975Italian writer, filmmaker, poet, and intellectual (1922–1975)
Gregory XIII1502–1585pope of the Catholic Church from 1572 to 1585 (1502–1585)
Benedict XIV1675–1758pope of the Catholic Church from 1740 to 1758
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