Piazza dell'Otto Agosto

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"Piazza VIII Agosto, of Roman origins, became the property of the Municipality of Bologna in 1219 and acquired the name of Piazza del Mercato since it was destined as a place for the livestock market since 1251. The current name refers to 8th August 1848, when the Bolognese people defeated the Austrian troops here. To commemorate the historical event, the monument to the Peasant (Popolano) was erected, a work by Pasquale Rizzoli. Piazza VIII Agosto is now home to the historical market "La Piazzola", which every Friday and Saturday animates the entire square and the adjacent Montagnola Park (Parco della Montagnola) with over 400 stalls."
"During the weekend, from morning until around 3-4 PM, there is a large market where Indian vendors sell a variety of items, from clothes to kitchenware, all at affordable prices. Be sure to bring cash, and feel free to negotiate for a better deal. "

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