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Martin Luther in Bologna

Martin Luther in Bologna

Does this long covered up fresco in Bologna contain a portrait of Martin Luther?

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Posted on December 3, 2017December 5, 2017 by Paul's BlogsPosted in BolognaTagged Augustinians, Bologna, Martin Luther, Santa Maria della Misercordia. Leave a comment

The Etruscans and Bologna

The Etruscans and Bologna

Bologna was founded by the mysterious Etruscans and museums and ruins in the area give us a glimpse into their culture.

Posted on November 22, 2017July 23, 2022 by Paul's BlogsPosted in BolognaTagged Bologna, Etruscans, Ferrara, Marzabotto, Villanova. 5 Comments

The Meridian Line of San Petronio

The Meridian Line of San Petronio

Come and watch the sun’s image cross the meridian line in Saint Petronio and discover an astronomical instrument from the past.

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Posted on November 2, 2017January 25, 2022 by Paul's BlogsPosted in BolognaTagged Bologna, Cassini, Galileo, Italy, Meridian Line, Saint Petronius, San Petronio. 9 Comments

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. 14 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, 2017November 20, 2022 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 31, 2022 by Paul's BlogsPosted in BolognaTagged Bologna, icon, madonna, procession, san luca. 5 Comments

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