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Bologna, located at the northern end of Italy's peninsula, is an important historic and business hub. Bologna is at the centre of Northern Italy's transport system. Roads and rail lines cross near the city and Bologna Airport is only a few miles away. Car hire in Bologna Casalecchio is a good option for getting about.

Casalecchio di Reno, on the River Reno, is a town about eight kilometres from central Milan. Casalecchio di Reno is located where the A1 and A14 motorways converge. Casalecchio di Reno has a good selection of accommodation, restaurants and cafe's. Several companies have car rental in Bologna Casalecchio service depots.

There are a number of car parks in the centre of Bologna which is great for tourists. Piazza Maggiore is the historical heart of Bologna's medieval quarter. The piazza, or square, is surrounded by stunning architecture. The Palazzo dei Banchi and San Petronio Basilica are beautiful sights.

The streets and alleys radiating out from the piazza hold many olden churches, and museums. Bologna is sometimes called the 'Red One' because of the profusion of red roofs covering its buildings. Fiera, on Bologna's outskirts, is the location for the city's many annual trade expos.

On the A1 motorway north-east of Bologna, a 60km drive away is the old city of Modena. Modena contains a fabulous cathedral, and the Ducal Palace. The A14 travels to the Adriatic's seaside resort of Rimini. Rimini has long sandy beaches, blue seas and ancient edifices.