How to travel from BOLOGNA to OLAWA?

BOLOGNA

Bologna is the capital city of Italy's Emilia-Romagna region in the north of the country. It lies on the Reno and Savena rivers in the plain between the Po and the Apennines. The city is famous for its university, the oldest in the world, its excellent cuisine, by which Bologna is referred to as "La Grassa" (the greasy one), and the distinctive brick-red color of most of the city's buildings.

Bologna - sights and monuments of the city

This is one of the most beautiful European cities, where at every turn you can encounter some historic palace, charming arcades or museums with rich art collections. The difficulty may be trying to see the city's biggest attractions when you have little time, because there are really a lot of places worth exploring there.

Most tourists begin their walk through Bologna with Piazza Maggiore, a large square that is the city's center and main meeting place. It is surrounded by beautiful historic palaces, and its centerpiece is the impressively sized Basilica of San Petronio. It's also worth going to Piazza Santo Stefano, with the beautiful Basilica di Santo Stefano, which includes as many as seven temples, a museum, tombs and numerous cloisters and courtyards.

Bologna is also the capital of Italian cuisine famous especially for tagliatelle al ragù, also known as tagliatelle alla bolognese, and tortellini, pasta dough ravioli stuffed with meat, spinach or cheese.

Bologna - access

For a vacation to Bologna, it's best to fly or take a coach. Bologna airport is about 5 kilometers from the city center. This distance can be covered by train or city bus. Bologna's central station is well connected to many other Italian cities. A good option is to get there by bus. Bus Bologna goes directly from many Polish cities, so you don't have to worry about the hassle of getting to a sometimes distant airport. Our bus stop is located at the bus station at Piazza XX Settembre, not far from the city's main train station. You can find convenient Bologna bus tickets on our website. Welcome aboard our buses!

Bologna is a city founded in the 4th century BC by the Etruscans, today it is an industrial city, an important cultural and tourist center. Bologna is also an important scientific center.

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OLAWA

Olawawa is a city in Lower Silesia province, in the Wroclaw agglomeration. The town, located on the Oława (known as the Oławka) and Odra rivers, and currently inhabited by about 33,000 people, traces its history back to the 12th century and the Middle Ages.

The most important attraction in the city is the Piast Castle in Olawa, also known as Luisa's Palace. It was erected on the site of Prince Louis I's former Gothic hunting lodge from the late 14th century and has been rebuilt many times over the years. Olawa's town hall dates from the first half of the 19th century. On its Baroque tower, a remnant from the previous town hall, is a 17th-century figural-astronomical clock with moving figures. Inside is the worthwhile Museum Chamber of Olawa Land, a small regional museum that collects antiquities, coins and postcards from Olawa and the surrounding area, as well as a collection of militaria or exhibitions of sculptures and ceramics by local artists. Several beautiful Baroque townhouses can also be seen in the area.

It is worth taking a walk in the city park located in the southern part of Olawa along the Olawka River. Also nearby is an old Jewish cemetery with dozens of preserved matzevot. Also awaiting visitors to the city is the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Consolation, the oldest church in Olawa with the remains of a Gothic chancel from around 1300 and several valuable monuments of sacred art.

Access to Olawa

The city lies 27 kilometers southeast of Wroclaw. Oława is crossed by national road 94 and provincial roads: 396 and 455. The city has a railroad station and an Oława PKS station. The railroad connection between Wroclaw and Olawa was established as early as 1842 and is the oldest in Poland. Trains to Olawa stop at the railroad station on Szopena Street, adjacent to the city park. The Oława PKS bus station is located at 3 Maja Street and serves both intercity and international connections.

If you are interested in the description of the city and plan to visit Olawa, we invite you to take advantage of the offer of our bus rides.

Olawa - the city of King James. The city is located in Lower Silesia province, on the Oława and Odra rivers. It has an interesting, nearly 800-year history and several valuable monuments of medieval and later architecture, especially from the period of its greatest splendor, the early 18th century, when it was ruled by Jakub Sobieski.

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