It was a bit damp today, but wet streets are quite nice to look at, also. This is one of the main thoroughfares, via Indipendenza. There are 40 kilometres of covered porticos in Bologna, many of them with beautiful frescoes adorning the ceilings.
As in most Italian towns, there is always something going on - today there was a mini-festival featuring singers, musicians and other cultural performers. These three girls could really belt out a tune.
It's our second time in Bologna. Last time was four years ago, when we visited hoping to see The famous Neptune's Fountain in the main piazza. The fountain was there, but it was switched off and dry. Nothing has changed. There is still no water in the fountain. The wheels of restoration are very slow in Italy and nothing happens overnight.
These lads were performing feats of gymnastics in the main square as we passed by this morning. You can't see that from this shot, so you'll have to take my word for it. :-)
In Piazza Maggiore it is traditional for anyone who wants to speak publicly to be able to do so, from this little footstool which is passed from speaker to speaker as people gather around listening to impassioned speeches about all manner of things from political issues to bicycle safety. It's fascinating and would be even more fascinating if we understood Italian...
wow great place, maybe someday you can visit to Indonesia :D
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