Visite turistiche
For a quick introduction to the most important buildings, you can have a look at the official guide. Below you can find our favorites.
https://www.bolognawelcome.com/en/home/discover/itineraries/culture/three-hours-in-the-heart-of-our-city/
The former university headquarters and the place where are stored the family stems. When you enter this place you can feel a Hogwarts’ atmosphere.
164 locals recommend
Archiginnasio of Bologna
1 Piazza GalvaniThe former university headquarters and the place where are stored the family stems. When you enter this place you can feel a Hogwarts’ atmosphere.
Piazza Maggiore
Piazza MaggioreThe heart of the city with the most important institutions.
I love the magic of the cloister that inspired Dante’s Divina Commedia. Don’t forget to find the famous Cock. Official guide available here https://www.bolognawelcome.com/en/home/discover/places/architecture-and-monuments/religious-places/complesso-di-santo-stefano/
84 locals recommend
Basilica Santo Stefano
24 Via Santo StefanoI love the magic of the cloister that inspired Dante’s Divina Commedia. Don’t forget to find the famous Cock. Official guide available here https://www.bolognawelcome.com/en/home/discover/places/architecture-and-monuments/religious-places/complesso-di-santo-stefano/
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306 locals recommend
Two Towers
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We suggest to take parte to the Towers Tour and to have the chance to visit a tower which is still a home
26 locals recommend
Torre Prendiparte
5 Piazzetta PrendiparteWe suggest to take parte to the Towers Tour and to have the chance to visit a tower which is still a home
Torre Galluzzi
1 Corte de GalluzziFor romantic people, this is where the Romeo & Juliet drama of Bologna took place
Take a walk, a long walk if you want to see the longest portico in the world. The view is the final reward.
366 locals recommend
Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca
36 Via di San LucaTake a walk, a long walk if you want to see the longest portico in the world. The view is the final reward.
Don’t forget to enter in the Salaborsa public library and also in its kids section.
162 locals recommend
Biblioteca Salaborsa
3 Piazza del NettunoDon’t forget to enter in the Salaborsa public library and also in its kids section.
Discover the love for the music of our city in an elegant ancient building
53 locals recommend
International Museum and Library of Music
34 Str. MaggioreDiscover the love for the music of our city in an elegant ancient building
Offerta gastronomica
Osteria is the topical way to eat In Bologna, but there scene is full also of cool cocktails bar and elegant restaurant. See our favorite in this guide.
Osteria means a lot in Bologna. Convivial atmosphere and great food at the correct price. This is where we like to eat our local specialities.
31 locals recommend
Osteria Santa Caterina
43a Via Santa CaterinaOsteria means a lot in Bologna. Convivial atmosphere and great food at the correct price. This is where we like to eat our local specialities.
The best cotoletta alla bolognese and the finest tortellini are served here, at the chic restaurant Biagi. Surprise yourself with the classical tradition from entrée to desserts.
38 locals recommend
Ristorante Biagi
65a Via SaragozzaThe best cotoletta alla bolognese and the finest tortellini are served here, at the chic restaurant Biagi. Surprise yourself with the classical tradition from entrée to desserts.
If you have eaten too many tortellini, tagliatelle and lasagne, you can appreciate a break in your diet and enjoy the atmosphere of the south, eating fish and drinking profound wines.
15 locals recommend
La Fastuchera
60/A Via SaragozzaIf you have eaten too many tortellini, tagliatelle and lasagne, you can appreciate a break in your diet and enjoy the atmosphere of the south, eating fish and drinking profound wines.
Are you addicted to sugar? This is the place to eat the best cakes in town. Very nice also for aperitivo.
31 locals recommend
Café Pastry Gamberini
12 Via Ugo BassiAre you addicted to sugar? This is the place to eat the best cakes in town. Very nice also for aperitivo.
Did you know that Bologna is famous for Jazz? Yes, this is the place if you want to taste the traditional dishes with a great sound live.
92 locals recommend
Cantina Bentivoglio
4/b Via MascarellaDid you know that Bologna is famous for Jazz? Yes, this is the place if you want to taste the traditional dishes with a great sound live.
Award winner cocktails are served here in an exotic atmosphere. Cool place to start your evening.
38 locals recommend
NU Lounge Bar
6 Via de' MuseiAward winner cocktails are served here in an exotic atmosphere. Cool place to start your evening.