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The geology of Bologna

Updated on 04 March 2020 From Comune di Bologna

“Clay, selenite and sandstone / The colour of Bologna comes from that / Towers and the air burn in the sunset […]”  Roberto Roversi

Texts: in collaboration with Geological, Seismic and Soil Survey of Emilia-Romagna



Itinerary

Sala Borsa - piazza Nettuno, 3; attorno a piazza Maggiore; Palazzo d'Accursio - piazza Maggiore, 6; Museo Civico Archeologico - via dell'Archiginnasio, 2; Due Torri - piazza di Porta Ravegnana; piazza Santo Stefano; strada Maggiore; piazza Aldrovandi; via San Vitale; via Zamboni; Museo Giardino Geologico "Sandra Forni" - viale della Fiera, 8

  Download the brochure about the geology of Bologna here



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