The two main squares of the city are Piazza Maggiore and Piazza del Nettuno. They form the base for accessing most of the tourist attractions of the city. Some of the finest examples of medieval and Renaissance architecture can be seen at Piazza Maggiore. Piazza del Nettuno is known for its Fountain of Neptune, a very beautiful fountain. One of the biggest draws for the tourists is Basilica di San Petronio. It is the biggest church of Bologna and also the fifth largest of its kind in the world. Besides, the city is replete with a large number of art galleries and museums. Notable among these are the University museums, Museo Civico Archeologico, and Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna. They have some of the best artworks of Bologna, beautifully restored. Make any of the holiday homes Bologna as your base and take your own time to go on a fanciful flight of the city.
Food in Bologna is highly meat and cheese based. Also, the local wines Lambrusco, Albana, and Pignoletto are very popular with the tourists and the natives. Other than dining, there are excellent shopping centers where you will find loads of designer boutiques, book stores, furniture shops, art galleries, antique shops, and so on. Via Indipendenza is one such center speckled with all kind of of shops. Getting accommodation in Bologna becomes a tough affair during Bologna Festival. It is held once between March and May and then again between October and November. So it is advisable to book holiday apartments Bologna in advance.