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The Walls of Bologna

The Walls of Bologna

Discover the stately remains of Bologna’s three sets of walls.

Posted on September 3, 2017January 18, 2019 by Paul's BlogsPosted in BolognaTagged Bologna, city walls, history, Italy, signs. 9 Comments

Santo Stefano – Bologna’s Mystical Past

Santo Stefano – Bologna’s Mystical Past

Santo Stefano is Bologna’s spiritual centre with a history stretching back to a Roman times.

Posted on August 7, 2017February 3, 2020 by Paul's BlogsPosted in BolognaTagged Bologna, Early churches in Italy, Italy, Lombards, Santo Sepulcro, Santo Stefano. 12 Comments

Historic Shop Signs in Bologna

Historic Shop Signs in Bologna

The historic shop signs of Bologna are a window into the past as well as a rich resource for those interested in old fonts.

Posted on August 20, 2016February 22, 2018 by Paul's BlogsPosted in BolognaTagged Bologna, historic, Italy, shop, signs. Leave a comment

The Descent of the Madonna of San Luca

The Descent of the Madonna of San Luca

Once a year the icon of the Madonna of San Luca returns to the city for a week in a colourful procession then returns up the hill in a people’s procession.

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Posted on February 17, 2016May 18, 2020 by Paul's BlogsPosted in BolognaTagged Bologna, icon, madonna, procession, san luca. 5 Comments

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