RAIN 88 MM · DAYLIGHT 10.9 H
Europe
Bologna
Italy
Best time May – June, September – October
Best for Food · History · Museums
19:30
AUTUMN · 20° / 10°C
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The Place
Bologna, Italy
City introduction
Italy's food capital, porticoed and proudly red. Bologna is Italy's kitchen and its university soul: forty kilometers of porticoes, the two leaning towers, Europe's oldest university, and a food map — tagliatelle al ragù, mortadella, tortellini in brodo — that defines Emilia-Romagna. Fewer tourists than Florence; better meals than almost anywhere.
Getting there
Getting to Bologna
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Explore
Explore Bologna
Things to do · Stays · Food
Things to see in Bologna
Attractions
01Piazza Maggiore
The main medieval square of Bologna, framed by historic palaces and the Basilica di San Petronio.
Type Historic site
Admission Free entry
Best time (city) Apr-Jun
Suggested city stay 2 days
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02Two Towers (Asinelli & Garisenda)
Iconic leaning medieval towers from the 12th century that symbolize Bologna's skyline.
Type Landmark
Admission Paid admission
Best time (city) Apr-Jun
Suggested city stay 2 days
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03Basilica di San Petronio
One of the largest brick churches in the world, dominating Piazza Maggiore since the 14th century.
Type Temple
Admission Free entry
Best time (city) Apr-Jun
Suggested city stay 2 days
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04Santo Stefano (Seven Churches)
A unique complex of seven interconnected churches built between the 5th and 13th centuries.
Type Temple
Admission Free entry
Best time (city) Apr-Jun
Suggested city stay 2 days
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05Mercato di Mezzo (Quadrilatero)
Historic food market at the heart of the Quadrilatero, Bologna's medieval market district.
Type Market
Admission Free entry
Best time (city) Apr-Jun
Suggested city stay 2 days
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06San Luca Sanctuary
Baroque hilltop sanctuary reached by the world's longest portico, overlooking Bologna.
Type Historic site
Admission Free entry
Best time (city) Apr-Jun
Suggested city stay 2 days
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