Naked Bologna is for those who are curious enough to walk off the beaten track to marvel at abundant art treasures, ancient architectural gems, medieval walls, dizzying towers, fabulous porticoes and often into amazing Palazzi that visitors/tourists don't normally enter. Unlike most traditional city guides this pocket guide includes a host of lesser-known places throughout Bologna and lets the reader know why they must visit and even more importantly, how - doors do not simply open because you want to peek inside, therefore, we have set a few ground rules about how to get the most out of visiting Bologna. 2 city maps indicate the location of each place. There is also a fast track chapter included at the beginning as a crash course to understand the Italian culture without actually understanding the lingo.