Bologna is known as La Rossa, “The Red One,” because it was Italy’s anti-fascist capital during WWII and its left-leaning tradition that is still prevalent. Italy’s culinary capital is also affectionately known as La Grassa, “The Fat One,” due to its revered cuisine, including Bolognese sauce, mortadella, tortellini, and Parmigiano Reggiano. Furthermore, Bologna is home to the oldest university in the world, hence the moniker La Dotta, “The Learned One.” In addition to its aliases, Bologna is famous for its appealing piazzas and parade of porticoes, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Some of the city’s must-see sights include Piazza Maggiore, the beating heart of Bologna and one of the oldest squares in Italy; and the Archaeological Civic Museum, which boasts exceptional ancient Egyptian and Etruscan sections.