By train to Bologna from outlying commune. Very efficient and frequent service. Didn’t know what to expect but Bologna is a City worth a visit. Impressive wide streets with shops and eateries either side in sort of cloisters. Major squares and a huge statue depicting Neptune. Much work happening when we visited. Pavements up, barriers, concrete being poured. Spoiled the view on occasions, but will be splendid when completed.
Cathedral is a must see if only for the sheer scale of the place.