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Bologna Travel Guide

Bologna is a city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It has many popular attractions, including Two Towers, Museo delle Navi e Collezione di Antiche Carte Geografiche, Piazza Maggiore, making it well worth a visit.
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Experience Bologna

What to Do

Looking for things to do in Bologna? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Two Towers

Two Towers

6.3
4.5/566 Reviews
"Ancient Pagodas"
"Historical Sites"
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower
Nearby City

Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower

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4.7/51,197 Reviews
"Buildings by Famous Architects"
"Churches and Cathedrals"
Uffizi Gallery
Nearby City

Uffizi Gallery

9.7
4.7/5968 Reviews
"Museums"
"Art Museums"
Lamborghini Automobile Museum
Nearby City

Lamborghini Automobile Museum

6.0
4.4/523 Reviews
"Museums"
Museo delle Navi e Collezione di Antiche Carte Geografiche

Museo delle Navi e Collezione di Antiche Carte Geografiche

5.1
4.2/55 Reviews
"Museums"
"Popular Spots"
Piazza Maggiore

Piazza Maggiore

5.1
4.5/538 Reviews
"Squares"
"Historical Sites"
Palazzo del Podesta

Palazzo del Podesta

4.8
4.8/528 Reviews
"Modern Architecture"
"Historical Sites"
Accademia Gallery
Nearby City

Accademia Gallery

8.7
4.6/5287 Reviews
"Museums"
"Art Museums"
St. Peter's Basilica Church

St. Peter's Basilica Church

4.4
4.4/57 Reviews
"Churches and Cathedrals"
Palazzo d'Accursio

Palazzo d'Accursio

4.1
4.4/516 Reviews
"Buildings by Famous Architects"
"Historical Architectures"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Bologna, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers.
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Hotel Touring

Hotel Touring

4.2/554 Reviews
Mercure Bologna Centro

Mercure Bologna Centro

4.4/544 Reviews
SHG Hotel Bologna

SHG Hotel Bologna

4.0/545 Reviews
Combo Bologna

Combo Bologna

4.3/562 Reviews
Art Hotel Orologio

Art Hotel Orologio

4.4/5102 Reviews
Phi Hotel Bologna

Phi Hotel Bologna

4.4/594 Reviews
Hotel Il Guercino

Hotel Il Guercino

4.5/555 Reviews
Hotel Metropolitan

Hotel Metropolitan

4.2/596 Reviews
Smy Bologna Centrale

Smy Bologna Centrale

3.9/527 Reviews
Starhotels Excelsior

Starhotels Excelsior

4.5/5124 Reviews

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Bologna dishes and foodie spots.
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I Carracci

I Carracci

4.6/530 Reviews
Average price per person: USD93
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Il Piatto Rotto

Il Piatto Rotto

4.7/531 Reviews
Average price per person: USD24
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Va Mo La

Va Mo La

4.1/529 Reviews
Average price per person: USD52
"Western-style"
Hostaria San Carlino

Hostaria San Carlino

4.6/529 Reviews
Average price per person: USD30
"Western-style"
IL Santo Bevitore

IL Santo Bevitore

4.7/517 Reviews
Average price per person: USD14
"Western-style"
Parlor

Parlor

4.8/552 Reviews
Average price per person: USD35
"Seafood"
Afrodita Chef

Afrodita Chef

5.0/57 Reviews
Average price per person: USD26
"Western-style"
Baracca e Burattini

Baracca e Burattini

4.2/528 Reviews
Average price per person: USD31
"Western-style"
Rossopomodoro Bologna

Rossopomodoro Bologna

4.4/548 Reviews
Average price per person: USD15
"Western-style"
Mozzabella

Mozzabella

4.5/528 Reviews
Average price per person: USD9
"Western-style"
Antica Osteria Le Mura, Bologna

Antica Osteria Le Mura, Bologna

4.9/518 Reviews
Average price per person: USD26
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Ristorante Casa Monica

Ristorante Casa Monica

5.0/515 Reviews
Average price per person: USD38
"Seafood"

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The Basilica of San Domenico in Bologna this is not too known to tourists, yet it’s one of the richest churches in Bologna in art history. It was erected by the Dominican Friars as a place to store the remains of San Domenico di Guzman, founder of the order and who arrived in Bologna around 1200. Inside there are priceless works of art by authors such as Guercino, Filippino Lippi and Ludovico Carracci. In the Chapel of San Domenico stands the ark embellished with sculptures by Michelangelo, Nicola Pisano, Alfonso Lombardi and surmounted by a marble cornice modelled in 1469-73 by Niccolò da Puglia called “dell’Arca”, also author of the Lamentation over the Dead Christ (Compianto sul Cristo Morto) preserved in the church of Santa Maria della Vita. The masterpiece of Renaissance inlay is the wooden choir of Fra’ Damiano da Bergamo, defined by contemporaries as the eighth wonder of the worldand also admired by emperor Carlo V. The church also has a bell tower, erected in 1313 in Gothic style and 51 metres high. While the Convent of San Domenico houses a private theological university and the Library with a heritage of 90.000 volumes that span from Dominican philosophy, to Dominican theology, history and spirituality. #awesomepic#unforgettableexperiences#museumquest#newphotographer#historicculture#urbanexplorer
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Walking around Giardini Margherita is one of the most relaxing things you can do in Bologna, especially during the sunset. The park is nice and there’s a chalet on the pond where you can have a coffee and relax. The pond is filled with fish, turtles, ducks and swans. If you can, bring something to feed them (although they never go hungry). On the hillside of the park, there are a basketball and a volleyball fields, and during spring/summer trampolines and cotton candy! #beautifulsunsets #travelinspiration #unforgettableexperiences #awesomepic #urbanexplorer #naturalwonders
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Giardini Margherita is the most popular park in Bologna as well as the largest covering 26 hectares. It’s quite common for the locals to meet and relax there during the weekends, or enjoy a refreshing drink/ice cream/granita during the summer. Inaugurated in 1879 as Passeggio Regina Margherita, the park still maintains most of its original layout inspired by the English Romantic parks. While the park was being laid out, an Etruscan burial ground was discovered where the magnificent travertine grave at the side of the central lawn was found. On the southern side of the pond there is a short open-air stretch of the ancient Savena canal (1176), one of the waterways that once characterized the city. #triplocal #instagramworthydestinations #scenicspotguide #bologna #awesomepic #urbanexplorer #triplocal
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