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Bologna Travel Information

With winding streets, charming palazzos and ancient churches, mediaeval Bologna is Europe's oldest University City.

The historic quarter is a maze of narrow streets and mediaeval porticoes.


Bologna

Italy's gastronomic capital, Bologna offers a wealth of cafes and restaurants. The city's many charms ensure a rewarding choice for the second time visitor to Italy.

Bologna Travel and Flight Information

Getting There
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Getting Around
Bologna is an easy city to explore by foot and has good train links to other Italian cities.

Must See
Piazza Maggiore and Neptune Fountain Duomo with Cassini's sundial Due Torri (2 famous mediaeval towers.)


Duo Torri

Must Do
Climb the Torre Asinelli (one of the 2 towers) for fantastic views of the city's terracotta rooftops, for the more agile only as it's a long way to the top!
Santo Stefano which is famed for its 7 churches, an antiques market often convenes here on Sunday mornings. Archeaological museum featuring international and local Roman and Etruscan artefacts.
Pinacoteca Nazionale - housing a collection of Bolognese art.


Piazza Maggiore, Bologna

To Relax
Stoll along the winding streets and porticoes enjoying the mediaeval architecture. Shop in the streets off Piazza Maggiore, where many designer boutiques can be found.
Enjoy the fine cuisine for which Bologna is famed in the many cafes and restaurants. Tortellini in Brodo is the local speciality.

Weather
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Bologna Highlights

> Bologna is famed for its arcaded streets, definitely a city to be explored on foot

> See the two 12th century leaning towers which dominate the skyline

> The culinary Capital of Italy

> Visit the bustling Piazza Maggiore

> Home to the oldest university in the western world, this city is a thriving centre of learning

> A good base for exploring the surrounding region

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