Bologna

Scandinavian Airlines plane that was due to fly to Florence lands 65 miles away in Bologna

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Plane that was due to fly from Copenhagen to Florence lands 65 miles away in Bologna because the information for the route wasn’t loaded into the GPS system The problem on the Scandinavian Airlines plane was discovered before take-off Decision to fly to a close destination was made instead of cancelling the flight  The passengers … Read more

Stay in Bologna for under £100 a night

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There’s something addictive about Bologna, with its long porticoed streets, sun-baked squares, cavernous churches and labyrinthine lanes dotted with bars and cafes.  It is home to the western world’s oldest university (dating from the 11th century) and there are tremendous towers that make the mind boggle.  The capital of the Emilia-Romagna region retains a delightfully … Read more