Take a virtual tour of this beloved Italian city! Here are my best 15 pictures of Bologna. May these photos encourage and inspire you to add Bologna to your travel bucket list!
*Helpful Travel Tips to Bologna at the bottom of the post
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Best of What to Do in Bologna
Can you guess what might be the number one thing to do in Bologna?! The answer is obvious, the answer is to eat! The kind of eating that results in a need to buy new pants.
Bologna is the food capital of Italy, surprising, right? I would have thought it was Rome, but I was wrong. In fact, the food I had in Bologna has been far superior to any of the other Italian cities I visited.
Bologna is most famous for the thick egg noodle pasta and ragu sauce. You can also find some incredible pizza on the streets of Bologna. If you are coming to Italy hungry, you won’t be disappointed.
Because Bologna is so food-oriented, you will find a lot of options for cooking classes. I can’t think of a better place than Italy to improve your culinary skills.
For those of you that would rather drink wine than cook food, I can suggest this wine tasting set in one of the oldest inns in Bologna.
Other than stuffing your face, there are several cool sites to check out. Most famously the twin towers, located in the center of Bologna. Weather permitting, make time to climb to the top for sweeping city views.
Italy is also well known for their impressive Basilicas. In Bologna, there are several to see. The Basilica di San Petronio is the most distinctive. See all the sites of Bologna in this 3-hour walking and eating tour.
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Day Trips From Bologna
Bologna is situated close enough to visit a couple of Italy’s most beautiful cities. Located less than 2 hours by train, is the romantic city of Verona. This city was my top pick for a day trip because of its size. You could also check out Florence, as I did. However, in comparison to Verona, I highly recommend choosing Verona over Florence.
Florence is a large and impressive city that you need more than just a day to explore. I felt that even though I wanted more time in Verona, I saw a lot in a short time.
I created a useful in-depth guide to Verona here. You will find some top picks for restaurants and hotels if you choose to stay the night.
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World of Lina says
Your photos of Bologna are really stunning! Makes me wanna go there 🙂
Lara says
I’m really into the virtual tours now that we can’t travel. I love this one through Bologna, thanks for sharing your pictures and helping me to pretend I’m traveling! Also, I didn’t know Bologna was the food capital of Italy, one more reason to add it to my bucket list!
Zi @craving.adventure says
Lovely Bologna! Only ever got to spend an afternoon there but would love to explore it further
Natalie LaTurno says
Ah, I would have been passing through Bologna around this time if it wasn’t for the virus. But when I get there eventually I will save your post so I can use it then! Your pics of bologna are stunning, and I can’t wait to eat loads of pasta and admire the beautiful architecture
Melissa Byron says
Heartbreak! I too am mourning the loss of trips canceled. Feel free to reach out when you rebook! I traveled to a few places in the area. Happy to give you any recommendations you need!
Aireona says
Wow- the cohesion in the color of the architecture is really beautiful. I have not seen much about Bologna previously, but it really strikes me just how beautiful it is. I hope to be able to visit when all this insanity is over.
Melissa Byron says
Thanks! Bologna is a great home base, you can visit Verona, and Florence very easily from there! I can’t wait for the doors to open for travel again!