Bologna: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
The old town of Bologna is the best place for walking around to explore the beauty of the city. You can go sightseeing in this old town after grabbing a cup of coffee from the nearby coffee shops. Go to The Two Towers, Palazzo Re Enzo, or Fontana Vecchia for the best sightseeing moments.
Palazzo Re Enzo
DOWNTOWN
Piazza Maggiore is the city's main square where tourists can find the 15th-century historical buildings, cafes, bars, and restaurants. This square is also the stage for the talented street musicians. You can visit Piazza Maggiore in the very center of Bologna.
Piazza Maggiore
SHOPPING
When it comes to the shopping street in Bologna, Via dell' Indipendenza is one of the options. The street is filled with many clothing stores, restaurants, outdoor cafes, and even cultural sites of Bologna. There is another must-visit place in Bologna. Quadrilatero is where you can find local food, crafts, and other local souvenirs.
Mantellassi Calzature studio4
FOOD & DRINK
If you are in Bologna, it's a must to try Lasagna right from the origin country. It's a typical dish of Emilia Romagna. You can get this food in almost all cafes and restaurants in Bologna. For the drink, cocktails in Bologna is served with traditional Italian recipes.
CULTURE
As a city in Italy, the official language spoken by most people in Bologna is Italian. Bologna is famous for a culinary destination.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit Bologna is from March to October.
HOTEL
Staying at Hotel Novecento will be the best choice after a long flight. This hotel is located in the downtown, just 7 kilometers away from Bologna airport. It's near restaurants, museums, and shopping center. You can also book a room at Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni. This hotel was built in the 18th century, so it offers classy yet luxury interior design.
Art Hotel Novecento
Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni
RESTAURANT
Polpette e Crescentine - Mercato Delle Erbe is the right place to go when you want to try home-cooking meals in Bologna. This restaurant serves traditional food of Bologna such as fresh pasta, meatball, homemade sweets, and many more. Trattoria Bertozzi is another option if you are looking for a traditional restaurant in downtown. Make sure to make a reservation beforehand because there are limited tables here.
Polpette e Crescentine - Mercato delle Erbe
Trattoria Bertozzi
CAFE
Caffè Terzi is the perfect place for coffee lovers. This cafe serves coffee in the finest taste. The table setting is another charm of this cafe. It will give you theater vibes through its interior design. If you are looking for a cafe in downtown, Caffè Rubik is the answer. This cafe is full of pop art decor and has an old but warm atmosphere. Do not forget to order a cup of coffee along with delicious croissant from this cafe while enjoying French classical music.
Caffè Terzi
Caffè Rubik
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Il Punto is the best place to go when you want to experience the nightlife of Bologna. This pub serves the best craft beer and cocktails. The live music by the DJs will give you the best nightlife experience ever. Casa Minghetti is another recommended place to spend your night. This restobar has outdoor tables, serving Italian famous dish and beer.
Il Punto
Casa Minghetti
INTERESTING PLACE
Two Towers is the symbol of Bologna. This is the largest and most beautiful tower in Bologna. The taller one is Asinelli and the smaller one is Garisenda. Pinacoteca Nazionale is the next must-visit place in Bologna. This is an art gallery museum which is a home for Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th century. You can learn the history of the city from its culture in this museum.
Two Towers
Pinacoteca Nazionale
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Take some romantic snaps in I Portici and bring the red terracotta arcade to your Instagram feed while strolling around under 666 Portici. This 40-km-long portico is nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Before leaving Bologna, do not forget to take some photos in Saint Petronius Church and bring ancient vibes to your Instagram feed. This unfinished church is the perfect destination for your aesthetic photos.
I Portici
San Petronio Church
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