The city of Bologna is the capital of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. Bologna is thought of by many as “the food capital” of Italy, but it also holds a place in academic history as home to the Western world’s oldest university, Università di Bologna.SkyTeam.com: City Business Guides, Bologna Geographically, the city’s location makes it a prime transportation hub for Italy.Comune di Bologna: About Bologna

Bologna was founded by the Etruscans as Felsina. International Advanced Course on Musical Acoustics: About Bologna The name "Bologna' is thought to come from "Bononia", which was the name given the area when it was occupied by the Gallic Boii. Bologna became a Roman colony in 189 B.C.Catholic Encyclopedia: Bologna

The Strage di Bologna (Bologna Massacre) was one of the worst terrorist attacks in Italy's history. 85 people were killed, and 200 injured, when a bomb exploded in the Bologna train station at 10:25 a.m. on August 2, 1980.BBC: 1980: Bologna Blast Leaves Dozens Dead

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• Il Consiglio Comunale (City Council)

• La Camera di Commercio di Bologna (Chamber of Commerce)

• Tribunale di Bologna

• Il Giudice di Pace di Bologna (Justice of the Peace)

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