The city is famous for its leaning towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, set within an extraordinary historic centre, one of the largest in the country, and for its ensemble of porticoes, the longest in the world. Covering a stretch of 40 Kilometres, the porticoes are part of Bologna’s urban identity and have recently been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Bologna is home to the Alma Mater Studiorum, founded in 1088, which is considered to be the oldest university in the Western world. It hosts numerous students, including many from abroad, who contribute to the city’s vibrant cultural and social life.

Bologna is also home to the Technopole - an Italian centre of excellence for research and the development of innovative solutions and a key driver of the Region's economic growth - chosen as the location for the G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Science and Technology. The Technopole also hosts one of the world's most powerful supercomputers Leonardo; the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF); and soon the United Nations University for artificial intelligence and big data.

The city embodies culture and innovation, serving as a crossroads of ideas. Its university, museums, and libraries are inexhaustible sources of knowledge; its streets, squares, and markets are witnesses to its vibrant social and cultural life. Bologna is also renowned worldwide for its culinary tradition and its distinctive red-brick buildings. Here, the past and future intertwine harmoniously, inspiring the world with its rich history, passion for art, and excellence in higher education.

Bologna, with its unique blend of tradition and modernity, continues to inspire and provide opportunities towards a brighter and more promising future.

The city’s contemporary architectural heritage showcases examples of Italian Rationalism around Piazzale della Vittoria, including the soon-to-be Music Auditorium (formerly the Gil Building) and the Monument to the Fallen.

Forlì is a dynamic city that attracts talent, largely due to its connection with the University of Bologna Alma Mater Studiorum. The modern, vibrant university campus in the city centre offers 22 degree programs, including Medicine, Political Science, Economics, Nautical Engineering, and the Department of Languages for Interpreters and Translators.

The Luigi Ridolfi airport serves as a hub at European level and is home to the Aeronautical and Aerospace Tech Pole, hosting the Department of Engineering and the ENAV Academy. The city's economic sector is vibrant, supported by a network of small and medium-sized enterprises excelling in agri-food, commerce, industry, and nautical industries.

Forlì is also celebrated for its art scene, with major exhibitions at the San Domenico Museums in collaboration with the Foundation Cassa dei Risparmi di Forlì, including prized collections like Antonio Canova's Ebe. Renowned for its culinary excellence, Forlì boasts a tradition rooted in local produce and culinary practices.

Forlì is a welcoming and inclusive city, with a lively cultural scene including theatre, music, entertainment, and sports. The city benefits from numerous green areas and spaces for social activities. Following the devastating flood in May 2023, Forlì demonstrated resilience, solidarity, and teamwork, reflecting the indomitable spirit of the Romagna region.