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A visit to Bologna isn't complete without stopping at Piazza Maggiore, the city’s central square, which is over 800 years old. This historic site marks the first public square created in Italy following the fall of the Roman Empire. The square hosts several remarkable features, notably Neptune's Fountain, commissioned by the Pope and filled with hidden symbolism. Four bronze dolphins at the fountain represent key rivers across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, illustrating Bologna’s historical significance.