Comments on: (PHOTOESSAY) Piazza Maggiore: The Center of Life in Bologna

By: Babu Kaji Sitaula

Babu Kaji Sitaula — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:40:31 +0000

Bologna is a fantastic city, and we had a lovely time visiting the city’s oldest bakery in the summer.

By: Muza-chan

Muza-chan — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 16:08:28 +0000

Great photos 🙂

By: alison abbott

alison abbott — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 02:24:15 +0000

What a wonderful lifestyle these central squares create for both the residents and visitors alike. Modern day town planners could all take a lesson.

By: A Cook Not Mad (Nat)

A Cook Not Mad (Nat) — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 09:17:22 +0000

Bologna is such a great city, we loved it, and loved that Piazza Maggiore doesn’t get the crowds of tourists, even in the summer time.

By: Michele {Malaysian Meanders}

Michele {Malaysian Meanders} — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 23:24:40 +0000

I really like the concept of the “third place,” and now that you’ve mentioned it, I realize that it’s something that I miss from Malaysia now that I’ve returned to living in America. I need to start heading to some of the Third Places in my own town. I can certainly see why getting an apartment overlooking Piazza Maggiore was so appealing. It looks like you saw so much going on. Thanks for sharing it with us.

By: Anita @ No Particular Place To Go

Anita @ No Particular Place To Go — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 11:50:08 +0000

I love the idea of a “third place” and enjoyed your history lesson of the Plaza Maggiore. What great luck to be able to rent an apartment looking over the plaza and have the opportunity to watch the crowds and celebrations below whenever you wanted, day or night. I love your photos and I can’t wait to see some of Italy in 2015!

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 13:58:30 +0000

That’s an especially nice compliment coming from an excellent photographer like you!

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 13:58:04 +0000

In reply to Suzanne Stavert. Hope you have the opportunity, Suzanne. It is a city that we've returned to many times.

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 13:57:31 +0000

In reply to santafetraveler. Even the church steps are a great place to see the action!

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 13:57:03 +0000

In reply to Betsy Wuebker | PassingThru. Agree totally, Betsy. It's what makes many boomers want to leave their long-time homes and return to urban centers.

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 13:56:12 +0000

In reply to Michele Peterson ( A Taste for Travel). It does! :-)

By: Marilyn Jones

Marilyn Jones — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 06:58:28 +0000

So interesting: its history, daily life and “personality.” I really enjoyed this article and your excellent photography!!

By: Suzanne Stavert

Suzanne Stavert — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 04:29:36 +0000

Bologna is definitely in our future! I love these quaint piazzas! We were in Florence recently and felt we had a similar experience.

By: santafetraveler

santafetraveler — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 23:02:01 +0000

Piazza Maggiore looks wonderful. I love these bustling city centers in historic places. The architecture is always so interesting. Would love to be sitting in that sidewalk cafe watching the action.