Bologna

With its terracotta rooftops, medieval towers, and the world’s oldest university, Bologna is a feast for the senses. Stroll under endless porticoes, enjoy vibrant markets, and savor rich dishes like tagliatelle al ragù. This lively city blends history, culture, and unforgettable cuisine in true Italian style.

Where to Stay in Bologna?

Hotels, B&B's...

Hotel Re Enzo

UNA Hotels San Vitale Bologna

Pigro House - Bologna Airport Suite

Dimora Il Parco B&B

Bologna Suites - Private Bathroom

B&B Maglo'

Casa Bertagni

Alberghi Hotel Blumen

Il Convento dei Fiori di Seta

Zanhotel Regina

Hotel Sant'Orsola Collection by GSA Hotels

Porta Saragozza

Locanda Corte Roveri

Hotel Pedrini

Hotel Porta San Mamolo

Attico di Via D'Azeglio

B&B Il Giardino

THE SYDNEY HOTEL

Il Castello Hostel Boutique

Casa Munay Bed & Breakfast

Hotel Metropolitan

Hotel San Felice

B&B Il Riparo Dei Prendiparte

B&B Via Del Carro

L.ADY HOME

LE STATUE BNB

Well.B

Meraki Home di Trotta Andrea

Ayhome B&B

Hotel Palace Bologna

The 4 cats

B&B Real Fly

ParkView Bed and Breakfast

Mars41 B&B

Antica Residenza D'Azeglio

Ristorante I Portici

Riva Reno Apartment

B&B Di Piazza San Vitale

B & B Bologna sleep

HOLABOLOGNA Luxury Rooms and Flats

B&B La Magnolia

Giulia Guest house Bologna

Palazzo Liberty BnB

Liberty House

Santo Stefano Apartments

A due passi dal Lumière

Mini Suite

Galliera Residence Bologna

Beatrice B & B Bologna

Cristina Rossi Bed and Breakfast

N'Uova Campagna

Residence le Porte

Dimore Bolognesi - Monolocale Porta San Vitale

Residence Sant'Orsola

Royal Central Room

Cavalieri's Grand | Unique Stay in Bologna

Bolognino B&B

Aparthotel Sant'Orsola

Tilia

Casa Isolani Piazza Maggiore 1.0

Falegnami Boutique Suites - BolognaRooms

Art Hotel Orologio

Bohoostel srl

Bed & Breakfast Portasaragozza

Hotel la Pioppa

Casa Isolani Santo Stefano

Hotel Roma

Casa Miramonte

Mirasole Suite Apartments

Affittacamere Cortesia 3

Ristorante Hotel Emi

Grand Hotel Elite

AFFITTACAMERE ANGELICA

B&B Residenza Palazzo Marchesini

B&B Casa Elide

b & b suite

Le Torri B&B Apartments

ResArt Iacomus

Bologna Centrale Rooms B & B

BB Veronesi

A Casa Di Luna

Bed And Breakfast Arcobaleno

Central City Rooms Group

Albergo Atlantic

Hotel University

Bed & Breakfast Case Osti

B&B Elegance

Hotel Liberty 1904

B&B Lidiya

B&B Maglo Centro

4 Star Family & Friends Apt Bologna

BLQ01 Boutique B&B

Le Suites dell'Edera

Dopa Hostel

Tempobiancosuites

La Lanterna B&B

Brianza

Nettuno Hotel

Albergo Olimpic

Hotel Sophia

annalisa-aparts in bologna

B&B Ceci e Cleo

Bologna Luxe Haven

La Dimora degli Artisti - Bologna

Hotel Internazionale

Relais Bellaria Hotel & Congressi

Astoria Hotel

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro

Hotel Mercure Bologna Centro

Hotel Accademia

Room sweet Room 2

Bibliò Rooms - Guesthouse Bologna

Mitico Hotel

Aemilia Hotel

Design Club Collection

Hotel Ideale Bologna

Il Delfino a Bologna, Bologna

VILLA MASI Rental Rooms

B&B Selvarossa

Hotel I Portici

Hotel Maxim

Hotel Corona D'oro

room breakfast marconi inn

Hotel Fiera

Hotel Bologna Airport

Suite Hotel Elite

Hotel Maggiore Bologna

Corte Sant'Orsola 4

Country Fashion Home

Best Western City Hotel

Best Western Plus Tower Hotel Bologna

Hotel Panorama

Elizabeth Lifestyle Hotel

Art Hotel Commercianti

The Social Hub Bologna

Hotel Donatello

HP Fly Hotel Bologna

B&B HOTEL Bologna

Hotel NH Bologna De La Gare

Savhotel Fiera Bologna

CDH Hotel Bologna

Savoia Hotel Regency

Starhotels Excelsior

Hilton Garden Inn Bologna North

Residenza Rialto

JR Hotels Amadeus Bologna

Royal Hotel Carlton

Hotel Country House Savoia

Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni

Hotel Cosmopolitan Bologna

Hotel del Borgo

Hotel San Donato - Bologna centro

Combo, Bologna

IL TIRO ROOMS

Living Place Hotel Bologna

B&B Il Mughetto

Room & Breakfast Nettuno 29

Centro Turistico Città di Bologna

Things to see or do in Bologna

Archaeological Civic Museum of Bologna

The Archaeological Civic Museum of Bologna (Italian: Museo Civico Archeologico di Bologna) is located in the fifteenth-century Palazzo Galvani building at Via dell'Archiginnasio 2 postal code 40124 Bologna, once known as the Hospital of Death. Founded in September 1881 by the merging of two separate museums: the one belonging to the University of Bologna – heir of the Room of Antiquity belonging to the Academy of Sciences founded by Luigi Ferdinando Marsili in (1714) – and that belonging to the City of Bologna (enriched by the antique collection of Artist Pelagio Palagi (1860) and the large amount of finds from excavations conducted in and around Bologna during these times. This museum is among the most important in archeological finds in Italy and is highly representative of the local history from prehistoric period to Roman Age. Additionally, its ancient Egyptian collection is among the most important in Europe. Between 1972 and 2012 the Museum has housed over 150 exhibitions with focus on archeology but also on arts.The Archaeological Civic Museum of Bologna is located in the fifteenth-century Palazzo Galvani building. It showcases ancient artifacts and offers insights into the region's history.

Teatro Duse

The Teatro Duse is one of the oldest extant theaters in the city of Bologna, Italy. Located in the Palazzo del Giglio, the theatre's address is at 42 Via Cartoleria, 40124. Built by the engineer Antonio Brunetti, it opened as the Teatro Brunetti in 1822. In 1898 it was re-named for the actress Eleonora Duse. While more frequently used as a venue for plays during its history, the theatre has also presented other types of performance such as operas and concerts. The opera composer Guglielmo Zuelli conducted operas at the theatre in the mid to late 1880s. In the 1890s the conductor Antonino Palminteri was active as a resident opera conductor at the theatre. Gialdino Gialdini's opera I due soci premiered at the theatre on 24 February 1892.One of the oldest extant theaters in Bologna, known for its beautiful architecture and rich history.

Certosa di Bologna

The Certosa di Bologna is a former Carthusian monastery (or charterhouse) in Bologna, northern Italy, which was founded in 1334 and suppressed in 1797. In 1801 it became the city's Monumental Cemetery which would be much praised by Byron and others. In 1869 an Etruscan necropolis, which had been in use from the sixth to the third centuries BC, was discovered here. The Certosa is located just outside the walls of the city, near the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, at the foot of the Monte della Guardia and the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca.A former Carthusian monastery that is now a monumental cemetery, known for its beautiful architecture and historical significance.

Museum of the Risorgimento, Bologna

The Civic Museum of the Risorgimento is located in the ground floor of the Casa Carducci, located in Piazza Carducci 5, in central Bologna, Italy.The Civic Museum of the Risorgimento is located in the ground floor of the Casa Carducci, highlighting the history of Italy's unification.

Orto Botanico dell'Universit di Bologna

The botanical garden operated by the University of Bologna, featuring a variety of plant species and a peaceful environment.

Towers of Bologna

The Towers of Bologna are a group of medieval structures in Bologna, Italy. The two most prominent ones remaining, known as the Two Towers, are a landmark of the city.The iconic medieval towers of Bologna, including the famous Two Towers, are a must-see landmark.

Mineralogical Collection

A museum dedicated to mineralogy and natural history, located near Porta San Donato.

Marconi Museum and Mausoleum

44°25′53″N 11°16′04″E / 44.431351°N 11.267684°E / 44.431351; 11.267684 The Museum and Mausoleum of Guglielmo Marconi is a museum and burial structure for the Italian scientist, inventor, and engineer, Guglielmo Marconi. The tomb is located adjacent to the 17th-century Villa Griffone/Villa Marconi, located on via Celestini #1 in Pontecchio Marconi, about 15 kilometers outside the city of Bologna in Emilia Romagna, Italy.This museum is dedicated to Guglielmo Marconi, the inventor of the radio, and includes his mausoleum.

Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna

The Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna or MAMbo is a purpose-designed modern and experimental art museum in Bologna, Italy — and which includes The Museo Morandi [it], a collection of more than 250 works by noted painter, Giorgio Morandi (1890–1964).MAMbo is a modern art museum that includes a collection of works by noted painter Giorgio Morandi.

Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica

44°29′34″N 11°21′01″E / 44.4929°N 11.3502°E / 44.4929; 11.3502 The Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica (International Museum and Library of Music) is a music museum and music library in the Palazzo Aldini Sanguinetti, in the historic center of Bologna, Italy.This museum and library in the Palazzo Aldini Sanguinetti focuses on the history of music and its cultural significance.

Arca di San Domenico

The Arca di San Domenico (Ark of Saint Dominic) is a monument containing the remains of Saint Dominic. It is located in Dominic’s Chapel in the Basilica of San Domenico in Bologna, Italy.A monument containing the remains of Saint Dominic, located in the Basilica of San Domenico.

Palazzo Davia Bargellini, Bologna

The Palazzo Davìa Bargellini is a Baroque style palace located on Strada Maggiore in central Bologna, Italy. It presently hosts the Civic Museum of Industrial art and Davìa Bargellini Gallery, which is an eclectic collection of paintings as well as applied arts and functional ornamentation, described as curiosities of the old Bologna. The diverse applied art collection includes ceramics, liturgical robes, keys, ornamental door knobs, marionettes from street theaters, furniture, iron grille work, elaborately carved wooden frame, and a gilded carriage.A Baroque palace that hosts the Civic Museum of Industrial Art and an eclectic collection of paintings.

Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Bologna

The Galleria d'Arte Moderna of Bologna is the modern art museum of the city. It has five exhibition venues: MAMbo, the Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna; the Villa delle Rose; the Museo Morandi [it]; Casa Morandi; and the Museo per la Memoria di Ustica [it]. The collections consist of more than 3,500 items of modern and contemporary art.The modern art gallery with multiple exhibition venues, showcasing contemporary art and historical collections.

Santa Maria della Vita

44°29′36″N 11°20′41″E / 44.493398°N 11.344617°E / 44.493398; 11.344617 The Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita is a late-Baroque-style, Roman Catholic church in central Bologna, near the Piazza Maggiore.A late-Baroque-style church known for its stunning interior and historical significance.

Palazzo Poggi

The Palazzo Poggi is a palazzo in Via Zamboni 33, Bologna, Italy. It is the headquarters of the University of Bologna and of the rector of the university.The headquarters of the University of Bologna, showcasing historical architecture and university history.

Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna

The National Art Gallery of Bologna (Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna) is a museum in Bologna, Italy. It is located in the former Saint Ignatius Jesuit novitiate of the city's University district, and inside the same building that houses the Academy of Fine Arts. The museum offers a wide collection of Emilian paintings from the 13th to the 18th century and other fundamental works by artists who were in some way related to the city.The National Art Gallery of Bologna, showcasing a vast collection of artworks from various periods.

Academy of Sciences of the Institute of Bologna

The Academy of Sciences of the Institute of Bologna (Accademia delle Scienze dell'Istituto di Bologna) is an academic society in Bologna, Italy, that was founded in 1690 and prospered in the Age of Enlightenment. Today it is closely associated with the University of Bologna.An academic society founded in 1690, significant in the Age of Enlightenment, promoting scientific research and education.

Basilica of Santo Stefano

A complex of religious edifices known as Sette Chiese ("Seven Churches"), offering a unique architectural experience.

University of Bologna

The University of Bologna (Italian: Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, abbreviated Unibo) is a public research university in Bologna, Italy. It is the oldest university in continuous operation in the world, and the first degree-awarding institution of higher learning. Teaching began around 1088, with the university becoming organised as guilds of students (universitas scholarium) by the late 12th century. The university's emblem carries the motto, Alma Mater Studiorum ("Nourishing mother of studies"), and the date A.D. 1088. With over 90,000 students, the University of Bologna is one of the largest universities in Europe. The university saw the first woman to earn a university degree and teach at a university, Bettisia Gozzadini, and the first woman to earn both a doctorate in science and a salaried position as a university professor, Laura Bassi. The University of Bologna has had a central role in the sciences during the medieval age and the Italian renaissance, where it housed and educated Nicholas Copernicus as well as numerous other renaissance mathematicians. It has educated a wide range of notable alumni, amongst them a large number of Italian scientists, prime ministers, supreme court judges, and priests. Aside from its main campus in Bologna, the University has additional campuses in Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna and Rimini as well as branch centres abroad in Buenos Aires, New York, Brussels, and Shanghai. It houses the fully funded boarding college Collegio Superiore di Bologna, the Bologna School of Advanced Studies, the botanical gardens of Bologna, a large number of museums, libraries and archeological collections, as well as the Bologna University Press.The oldest university in continuous operation in the world, with a rich history and

Palazzo Ghisilardi Fava

Palazzo Ghisilardi Fava is a Renaissance style palace, located on via Manzoni 4 in Bologna, region of Emilia Romagna, Italy; it houses the Medieval Civic Museum of Bologna. Built for the notary and chancellor Bartolomeo Ghisilardi between 1484 and 1491 on designs of Zilio Montanari. In the courtyard of the palace, rises the medieval tower called Torre dei Conoscenti. The name is derived because the house on the site was owned by the Conoscenti family in the 14th century. The tower was damaged in the earthquake of 1505. During the Mussolini era, the palace housed the Casa del Fascio of Bologna. Across the street stands the church of the Madonna di Galliera.A Renaissance style palace that houses the Medieval Civic Museum of Bologna, showcasing artifacts from the medieval period.