THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Bologna
Things to Do in Bologna
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Piazza Maggiore, Santuario di Madonna di San Luca, Walking Tours, Cooking Classes. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Piazza Maggiore, Santuario di Madonna di San Luca, Walking Tours, Cooking Classes. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Street Food Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)C$150- fromper adultC$362
Cooking Classesfromper adultC$112- fromper adultC$663
Private and Luxuryfromper adult (price varies by group size)C$543
Private and Luxuryfromper adultC$135
Private Sightseeing Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)C$68- fromper adult (price varies by group size)C$113
Cultural Toursfromper adultC$38
Private and Luxuryfromper adult (price varies by group size)C$147
Historic Sites
Churches & Cathedrals
Churches & Cathedrals
Historical complex with seven interconnected churches, showcasing artifacts and architecture from the 4th century. Includes a museum, crypt, and tranquil piazza for a reflective visit.
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Medieval landmark featuring a challenging climb up narrow, wooden steps to panoramic city views. Historical twin towers with a leaning structure add to the unique character.
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Architectural Buildings
Historic Sites
Gothic brick church featuring 22 chapels, the Cassini Meridian Line, and serene interiors with notable art pieces, set in a central historic square.
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Speciality Museums
Interactive museum and factory tour showcasing the heritage and models of a famed motorcycle brand, complete with an assembly line view and photo opportunities.
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Historic Sites
Historic church adorned with a Romanesque facade, home to Saint Dominic's remains, featuring intricate frescos, a meridian line, and a museum with noteworthy art.
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Historic Walking Areas
Scenic walk under the longest portico in the world, leading to a hilltop sanctuary. Steep inclines reward with panoramic views, amidst historical and cultural landmarks.
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Neighbourhoods
Compact district with a vibrant market atmosphere, lined with narrow alleyways and bustling with food stalls, cafes, and restaurants. Known for its local cuisine and lively ambience.
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Landmark fountain with Mannerist sculptures and a history tied to a luxury car emblem. Serves as a central meeting spot and presents prime photo moments at dawn or sunset.
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What travellers are saying
- hcoumoussisAthens, Greece56 contributionsA beautiful big square even though works were being done. Square surrounded by amazing architectural buildings and beautiful at nights with the lights of all the eating and drinking places around the square.Written January 13, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RoyaltyCCalgary, Canada437 contributionsWe took the red train from Piazza Maggiore (13 euros per person). We enjoyed the journey up the hill top. We saw many people walk up the many steep steps. the church is beautiful. The garden outside is large and cute too.Written November 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RonL40Utica, NY3,717 contributionsPart of a complex of seven religious buildings, the Basilica (one of several basilicas in Padua) dates to the eight century. Wonderfully serene, the church is of Lombard origin, with a single nave and a trussed vault.
Highlights in the art program include the beautiful main altar Crucifix by Simone dei Crosifissi. There is a rare 12th century fresco in Romanesque style attributed to Berlinghiero, joined by fifteenth century frescoes by Michel de Matteo. In the Chapel of the Trinity, there is an equally rare, quite beautiful wooden group of the Adoration of the Magi, sculpted in the 14th century, the oldest Nativity scene known in the world.Written November 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - DonsafeCanterbury, UK1,063 contributionsQuite simply, a staggering sight. Don't miss these towers, even though they are currently undergoing work, with hoardings around the bases. Really spectacular.Written December 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Nigel HHarrogate, UK103 contributionsThis was one of the most enjoyable small museums I've been to. It is steeped in history and it was very easy to imagine professors dissecting bodies with students crowded round and blood seeping into the wood and along the floor and the smell of flesh. The wood carvings are absolutely wonderful. All in all, a very evocative experience.Written October 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RonL40Utica, NY3,717 contributionsThe Basilica is a huge building; the main portal by Della Quercia is a sculptural masterpiece decorated with both panels and standing sculptures depicting prophets, saints, and scenes from the Old and New Testaments. The interior, with three aisles, is wonderfully decorated with a variety of different media: altarpieces by Lorenzo Costa, frescoes by Giovanni da Modena (including the large Last Judgement) and Michele de Matteo, stained glass window designs also be de Matteo, wooden intarsia panels by Agostino di Marchi, a tempera and gold polyptych by Garelli, and a collection of panel paintings.Written November 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- frances mQueanbeyan, Australia175 contributionsOMG my husband was in motorbike heaven. Really enjoyed this experience which was museum and factory. We booked via their website and husband got a discount as he is a Ducati owner. Got a good look at the factory floor and its workings and a good explanation by guide on the processes. Museum had a great range of motorcycles especially the collection of championship motorcycles.
We caught a taxi there and back with ease. Cost less than 20€ each way and saved mucking around with public transport.
If a bike enthusiast highly recommend.Written November 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - petadownunderPerth, Australia363 contributions
