The historic city of Bologna is the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region in northern Italy. Home to the Western world's oldest university, the city has a youthful and bustling atmosphere. Highlights within the city include the beautiful Piazza Maggiore surrounded by the Basilica of San Petronio, the Palazzo dAccursio, the Potico dei Banchi, and the Palazzo del Podesta. The city also features 38 kilometres of covered arcades, or Portico. Your car rental from Sixt will help you make the most of your time and explore all of these spectacular arcades and other sights in Bologna. With your car rental, you can also explore further afield and visit a number of nearby towns and cities. The coastal resort town of Rimini offers a perfect getaway in one of Italy's most popular beach destinations and the medieval cobblestoned streets and Gothic cathedral of Ferrara are within an hours drive north-east of Bologna.