Bologna is the capital city of Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy, in the Pianura Padana, between the Po River and the Apennines, exactly between the Reno River and the Sàvena River. Bologna is a thriving city, whose light engineering and hi-tech industries have brought conspicuous wealth to the old brick palaces and porticoes streets and squares. It is well known for its food and for its politics. The city has a very well developed lodging infrastructure which varies from Bologna vacation rentals, luxurious houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Bologna vacation home rentals and luxury hotels. After Venice, Bologna is certainly one of the best-looking cities in the country. The centre is startlingly medieval in plan, a jumble of red brick, tiled roofs and balconies radiating out from the great central square of Piazza Maggiore.

There are enough monuments and curiosities for several days' leisured exploration, but Bologna vacations are really enjoyable just for the city itself. Thanks to its university, which makes up one-fifth of the city's population of 500,000, there is always something happening, be it theatre, music, the city's strong summer festival, or just the café and bar scene, which is among northern Italy's most convivial. There is expensive nightlife that can leave your wallet steamrolled, but finding a low-priced Bologna holiday rental or Bologna vacation rental is also a possibility, especially during one of the major trade shows.