Bologna Tourist Attractions

The Leaning Towers – Bologna has its own leaning towers – a pair, actually. The Tower of the Assinelli and the Tower of the Garisenda appear to sway in the air above Bologna. Only the Tower of the Assinelli is accessible to the public.Piazza Maggiore - the heart of the city is a huge square with many landmark buildings from the medieval and renaissance eras. The Fountain of Neptune located near the Piazza features a unique sculpture of Neptune.Palazzo Communale - the civic center of Bologna houses a collection of fine art within several museums.San Giacomo Maggiore - This spare looking gothic cathedral is a repository of several fine paintings from various ages.Basilica San Domenico - This 700 year old church houses the tomb of San Domenico.Basilica San Petronio - One among the largest churches in the world, dedicated to the patron saint of Bologna.The University - one of the most renowned universities in Europe, the University of Bologna has several interesting museums featuring naval, military and obstetrics subjects.

Naples Tourist Attractions

Castel Nuovo - Seat of the old court of the Angevin Kings of Naples – dominated by its 5 strong towers, it houses a museum of Neapolitan paintingsCastel del Ovo - Yet another landmark castle of Naples, this one dominates the waterfront of the city. Legend states that it houses an egg which determines the fate of the city.Archeological Museum - One of the most important collections of recovered artifacts in the world, owing to the wealth of nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum, and augmented by additions from other parts of Italy.The Duomo - First begun in the late 13th century, the church has been enlarged with additions from the 16th century onwards. Home to the blood of San Gennaro, which becomes liquid again twice a year in a miracle, since the 14th century.Pompeii / Herculaneum - Two resort towns from the ancient Roman Empire, covered by the ash, lava and mud from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, have re-emerged to become two of the most well-preserved ancient ruins in the world.Capri - This enchanting island features high-end shopping, ancient Roman ruins, a famous bird sanctuary founded by Swede Axel Munthe and the renowned Blue Grotto.Caserta - The Royal Palace built here was to be a rival to Versailles in France, with its grand halls, formal gardens and a theatre capable of opening up to use the garden as a natural backdrop.