What’s left to do? Ah, the Museum of Medieval History. Most museums we are accustomed to feature collections gathered from around the world, typical of an era or a people. But in Bologna, the collections are of local history. Bologna is unique in that, while other cities exalt rich men with massive tombs, the Bolognese exalt the scholar.
We saw many tombs of many dead scholars. Another sweltering day, so Liz’s little handheld fan came in very handy. However, the Bolognese museum guards tail-gated much more closely after hearing its hum and seeing something in Liz’s hand.
In the afternoon, Charlie and Jane arrived after a long drive. We took them on a high-speed tour of the archeology museum and the anatomical theater (Liz and Mike’s Greatest Hits Tour), and then for cocktails at Rosa Rose. Dinner at Ciro’s Pizzeria, followed by a moonlit stroll in the Piazza Maggiore.
Piazza Maggiore is bustling with activity and are treated to an entertaining street performance!
Video below. (Go to full screen for best enjoyment!) Length 13 minutes.
