Our first trip to Bologna to celebrate my husband's 66th birthday was fabulous and I so enjoyed our 3 day visit to such a beautiful city! We couldn't have stayed anywhere nicer than Simone's fabulous apartment in a wonderful historic building with high ceilings and large windows. The lobby and courtyard are gorgeous and though it is only five minutes walk from Piazza Maggiore it is so quiet with just the sound of swallows outside and church bells in the distance. The apartment on the first floor is wonderful. It is light, spacious, comfortable, cosy and well equipped. The beds are so comfortable and there is a lovely bath for a soak after a busy day before going to one of the restaurants which are 5 minutes away. Simone's mum Francesca met us on arrival and was so welcoming. There was even a bottle of Prosecco for us to celebrate Jeffrey's birthday....a kind thought. We would love to return one day and would recommend this as a base to our friends and to anyone visiting Bologna! Grazie!