Bologna Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and commune in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
About Bologna
Bologna is famous for its cuisine (la cucina Bolognese). It is also viewed as a progressive and well-administered city. It has one of the largest and best preserved historic centers among Italian cities. Its architecture is noted for its palette of terracotta reds, burnt oranges, and warm yellows, hence the name ofBologna la rossa(Bologna the red). The extensive town center, characterized by miles of attractive covered walkways, known as "porticos," is one of the best-preserved in Europe. Bologna is the seat of the oldest university in continental Europe, founded in 1088. A significant portion of its population consists of away-from-home university students. In common with other Italian university towns, it is in parts marred by excessive graffiti on its historic palaces. The strategic loc
Top Attractions in Bologna
Explore the best things to see and do in Bologna:
- ★Accademia Filarmonica
- ★Basilica di San Domenico
- ★Basilica di San Petronio
- ★Bologna Fiere
- ★Casa Saraceni
- ★Certosa
- ★Collezione di Chimica "G. Ciamician"
- ★Collezioni Comunali d'Arte
Where to Eat in Bologna
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Caffè Terzi
- 🍴Caffè Zanarini
- 🍴Caminetto D'Oro
- 🍴Centro Natura
- 🍴Cremeria Cavour
- 🍴Enoteca Italiana
Where to Stay in Bologna
- 🏨Amadeus Hotel
- 🏨B&B Bologna nel Cuore
- 🏨Beatrice B&B Bologna
- 🏨Collegio Universitario S. Tommaso d'Aquino a Bologna
- 🏨Grand Hotel Baglioni
- 🏨Hotel Fiera
Bologna Travel Guide Sections
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