#07 Bologna
The scents and sounds of Bologna have been filling the air for centuries, reaching all the way up to its famed towers, pampering locals and visitors.
A proud musical lineage imbues contemporary acts ranging from funk to jazz, as well as classical. Mozart, Wagner, Verdi, Rossini and Donizetti all chose Bologna as their home at one point in their career, leaving a lasting legacy. Europe's oldest university, a music library, an opera, popular festivals and the city's continued dedication to culture uphold this treasured tradition. A bustling university town where the the past informs and inspires the present, Bologna joined the UNESCO Crative Cities Network in 2006.
