Those travelling to Bologna from the UK can take the Eurostar from London's St. Pancras International to Paris Gare du Nord; services run up to 15 times a day and the journey time is under 2.5 hours. From Paris, there is a Thello sleeper train to Milan, and form here, a Eurostar Italia Fracciarossa or Frecciabianca train which continues on to Bologna.
Bologna is located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Home to one of the oldest universities in the world, Bologna is home to a large student community, enriching the city's cultural and social life. A stroll around the old town will take you past many monuments, such as the Two Towers of Bologna in the centre of town and the Basilica of San Domenico, a beautiful, historic church home to some beautiful terracotta sculptures.
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