2 days in Bologna
About the city
Country: Italy Region: Emilia-Romagna
Metro: Bologna (BO)
💎 From its beautiful historic center, rich history and impressive architecture, to authentic Bolognese food culture, and warm, friendly atmosphere, this city in the heart of the Emilia Romagna has so much to offer no matter what your interests are.
Day 1 evening
Arrival to Bologna
Day 2
1
Caffè Terzi Bologna
☕ Begin your day at Bologna’s best coffee shop.
Authentic café in the center of Bologna serves excellent coffee, and delicious cakes with a cozy, elegant atmosphere.
Authentic café in the center of Bologna serves excellent coffee, and delicious cakes with a cozy, elegant atmosphere.
2
Piazza Maggiore
After breakfast, head to Bologna’s main square - Piazza Maggiore.
From here, start exploring the city's beautiful architecture.
From here, start exploring the city's beautiful architecture.
3
Palazzo del Podestà, Bologna
🏁 A 13-century public building. It was the first seat of the city government.
4
Fountain of Neptune
⛲ Made of marble and bronze, this fountain was built between 1563 and 1566 by the Flemish sculptor Giambologna.
It is a symbol of the power of the Pope who ruled the world like Neptune ruled the seas.
It is a symbol of the power of the Pope who ruled the world like Neptune ruled the seas.
5
Archiginnasio of Bologna
🏛️ This magnificent building once housed the oldest university in Europe.
The highlight of your visit will be seeing the old Anatomical theater with its intricate wooden carvings.
The highlight of your visit will be seeing the old Anatomical theater with its intricate wooden carvings.
6
Two Towers
💎 The two towers Garisenda and Asinelli are the traditional symbol of Bologna built by the royal family in the 12th century.
✔️ Climbing the Asinelli Tower is a quintessential Bologna experience not to be missed by visitors.
✔️ Climbing the Asinelli Tower is a quintessential Bologna experience not to be missed by visitors.
7
International Museum and Library of Music
💎 Housed in a magnificent Renaissance palazzo, see the beautifully displayed collection of historic violins, flutes, keyboards as well as handwritten music manuscripts by Mozart, Rossini, and other great composers.
✔️ A must for anyone who appreciates classical music or is open to exploring new things.
✔️ A must for anyone who appreciates classical music or is open to exploring new things.
Day 3
1
Via Saragozza
☕ Day two will start with a morning breakfast in one the charming cafes of via Saragozza.
This is a busy street lined with a myriad of charming coffee shops, boutique stores, and typical trattorias.
This is a busy street lined with a myriad of charming coffee shops, boutique stores, and typical trattorias.
2
Basilica di San Petronio
Make your way up the portico on foot until you reach the beautiful Basilica perched on top of the hill.
⛪ The Basilica of San Petronio, dedicated to the city's patron saint, is located in Piazza Maggiore and is the largest and most important church in Bologna.
⛪ The Basilica of San Petronio, dedicated to the city's patron saint, is located in Piazza Maggiore and is the largest and most important church in Bologna.
3
Trattoria Casa Mia
🍽️ Stop for lunch at another typical Bolognese restaurant located on via Saragozza.
4
MAMbo - Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna
After lunch, head to MAMbo, Bologna’s Modern Art Museum.
🖼️ The museum currently houses the Morandi works which are fascinating and thought-provoking and a must-see for anyone who appreciates modern art.
☕ Find a small café onsite to enjoy a coffee break after viewing the works of art.
🖼️ The museum currently houses the Morandi works which are fascinating and thought-provoking and a must-see for anyone who appreciates modern art.
☕ Find a small café onsite to enjoy a coffee break after viewing the works of art.
5
Via del Pratello
After dinner from a restaurant of your choice head to via del Pratello
🥂 Here enjoy a few drinks among locals in this lively part of town.
🥂 Here enjoy a few drinks among locals in this lively part of town.
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