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HISTORY OF BOLOGNA
| The area around the banks of the Apose and Ravone rivers was inhabited
by skilled potters and smiths for over 3,000 years. Around 350
BC, the city was destroyed and taken over by the Celts. The name
Bologna is a derivation of the Celtic word, Bona or Boi which means
city in Celtic language. The Romans finally defeated them and saved
Bononia (as it was called back then). Around this time in 187 BC,
all the major roads went through the city and one can see the remains
of this Roman road at Via Manzoni and at the Palazzo Fava Ghisilardi
along with the great Roman theatre in Via Carbonesi. The fall of the Roman Empire brought about the decline of Bononia (Bologna). So in order to protect the city, new defensive fortifications were constructed around the city to protect them from the barbarians. The Church had huge influence over this city for hundreds of years. In 1088 the most distinguished university in Europe was built by Irnerio. At the start of the 17th century, plague decimated the population of Bologna. During the 18th century, the city enjoyed a greater standard of living by great success in the textile and agricultural industries. Bologna became the papal states second city after Rome and around the 19th century, the city expanded its artistic heritage with the opening of the Caracca and Reni schools here. Bologna now has a very strong identity as well as its inter cultural programmes, its fine Gateways, its brilliant palaces, its famous towers and the fun and excitement of the population which brings this city to life most nights of the week. |
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