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Where is Bologna, Italy


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Bologna is located in northern Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna region. It lies between the Po Valley plains and the Apennine hills. Bologna is near cities like Florence, Modena, Ferrara, and Parma. The city covers about 141 square kilometers and has a population of around 390,000 people. Its coordinates are approximately 44.49°N latitude and 11.34°E longitude. Bologna is famous for its medieval towers, long porticoes, historic university, and rich food city.

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Bologna City Facts, Italy

CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceMetropolitan City of Bologna
City StatusCapital city (regional and metropolitan)
EstablishedEtruscan origins (c. 6th century BC)
Geographic PositionNorthern Italy, Po Valley edge
Coordinates44.49° N, 11.34° E
Total Area141 km²
Population390,000
Elevation54 m
Area Code+39 051
Postal Code / ZIP Code40121–40141
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
CurrencyEuro (€)
Main IndustriesEducation, Automotive, Manufacturing, Food production, Services
TransportationMajor rail hub, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, A1 & A14 motorways
ClimateHumid subtropical / continental
Famous AttractionsPiazza Maggiore, Two Towers (Asinelli & Garisenda), Basilica of San Petronio, University of Bologna, Porticoes of Bologna (UNESCO)
Known ForOldest university in the world, cuisine, medieval architecture
Websitehttps://www.comune.bologna.it