Bologna

Bologna sits in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, on the edge of the Po Valley where the Apennine hills begin, between Florence and Venice. The city is known for its arcaded streets, medieval towers, red-roofed historic centre and its long-standing university, which gives it a lively, year-round atmosphere. Property here ranges from apartments in the dense central streets to villas and farmhouses in the surrounding hills, with the city's main rail and road links making it a practical base for northern Italy.