A good reason to see Bologna? It is a city full of prestige and culture. In fact, in the year 2000 it was awarded the title of European Capital of Culture. It is a richly deserved honour: first of all, its University, called Alma Mater Studiorum, is the oldest in the world, it was founded in 1088. Secondly, it is an extremely lively, stimulating city: dozens of events, art exhibitions, concerts, meetings are organised here every day.