Guidebook for Bologna
Arts & Culture
Palazzo Albergati
28 Via Saragozzaexhibitions
Palazzo Albergati is 3 minutes walk from my flat.
Museum of the history of Bologna
Exhibitions
72 locals recommend
Palazzo Pepoli - Museo della Storia di Bologna
8 Via CastiglioneMuseum of the history of Bologna
Exhibitions
National Gallery
56 Via delle Belle Artiexhibitions and restaurant
Palazzo Fava. Palazzo delle Esposizioni
Via Manzoni 2 Bologna
26 locals recommend
Palazzo Fava
2 Via Manzoniexhibitions and restaurant
Palazzo Fava. Palazzo delle Esposizioni
Via Manzoni 2 Bologna
International museum and library of music
53 locals recommend
International Museum and Library of Music
34 Str. MaggioreInternational museum and library of music
MAMbo - Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna
14 Via Don Giovanni Minzoni Exhibitions
Museo Civico Archeologico
2 Via dell'ArchiginnasioMedieval Museum
4 Via ManzoniBiblioteca Salaborsa
3 Piazza del NettunoFood Scene
Beer, Wine, Pubs, Restaurants. Music.
Cheap and 5 minutes walk from via Senzanome
In via del Pratello near Piazza Malpighi – Piazza San Francesco you will find to drink, to eat, to listen music until night.
182 locals recommend
Via del Pratello
Via del PratelloBeer, Wine, Pubs, Restaurants. Music.
Cheap and 5 minutes walk from via Senzanome
In via del Pratello near Piazza Malpighi – Piazza San Francesco you will find to drink, to eat, to listen music until night.
Heart of Bologna, near Piazza Maggiore:
appetizer, pub, coffe-shop, restaurants, music, typical food shops.
If you like “movida” go to the Quadrilatero: via Orefici, via Drapperie, Piazza Mercanzia
85 locals recommend
Quadrilatero
23 Strada MaggioreHeart of Bologna, near Piazza Maggiore:
appetizer, pub, coffe-shop, restaurants, music, typical food shops.
If you like “movida” go to the Quadrilatero: via Orefici, via Drapperie, Piazza Mercanzia
Sightseeing
The Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca
It is possible to reach it along a (3.8 km) monumental roofed arcade (Portico di San Luca).
Rising up on the surrounding Hills.
22 locals recommend
Basilica Di San Luca station
The Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca
It is possible to reach it along a (3.8 km) monumental roofed arcade (Portico di San Luca).
Rising up on the surrounding Hills.
Basilica Santo Stefano
24 Via Santo Stefano Piazza Santo Stefano
Piazza Maggiore
Piazza Maggiore Heart of Bologna
Basilica of Santa Maria dei Servi
43 Str. MaggioreOpen Christmas Market under the porticos
St. Petronio’s Basilica - Panoramic terrace overlooking Bologna - entrance Piazza Galvani.
Terrazza panoramica della Basilica di San Petronio
(ingresso da piazza L. Galvani)
Tutti i giorni dalle 10.00 alle 13.00 e dalle 14.00 alle 18.00
6 locals recommend
Piazza Galvani
Piazza GalvaniSt. Petronio’s Basilica - Panoramic terrace overlooking Bologna - entrance Piazza Galvani.
Terrazza panoramica della Basilica di San Petronio
(ingresso da piazza L. Galvani)
Tutti i giorni dalle 10.00 alle 13.00 e dalle 14.00 alle 18.00
Bologna Welcome
The Tourist Information Office of Bologna is in Piazza Maggiore
Open: from Monday to Saturday: 9am - 7pm. Sundays and Holidays: 10am - 5pm
Closed: December 25th + 26th, January 1st, Easter Sunday
35 locals recommend
BOLOGNA WELCOME
1/e Piazza MaggioreBologna Welcome
The Tourist Information Office of Bologna is in Piazza Maggiore
Open: from Monday to Saturday: 9am - 7pm. Sundays and Holidays: 10am - 5pm
Closed: December 25th + 26th, January 1st, Easter Sunday
Patriarchal Monastery of San Domenico
13 P.za S. DomenicoPiazza San Francesco
Piazza San FrancescoChiesa San Francesco
Two Towers
Piazza di Porta Ravegnanathe Two Towers of Bologna
Shopping
Via Ugo Bassi
“Shopping. Restaurants. Pedestrian street over the weekend
Via dell'Indipendenza
Via dell'IndipendenzaShopping. Restaurants. Pedestrian street over the weekend.
Galleria Cavour
Galleria CavourGallery with High Fashion shops
Via Rizzoli
“Shopping. Restaurants. Pedestrian street over the weekend
Via D'Azeglio
Via d'AzeglioPedestrian Street near Piazza Maggiore
shops, bar, ice-cream
Christmas market:
Fiera di Santa Lucia celebrates Saint Lucia and runs from November 20 to December 26 around Chiesa dei Servi under the porticos in Strada Maggiore
8 locals recommend
Portico dei Servi
43 Strada MaggioreChristmas market:
Fiera di Santa Lucia celebrates Saint Lucia and runs from November 20 to December 26 around Chiesa dei Servi under the porticos in Strada Maggiore
Via Altabella
Via AltabellaChristmas market:
Fiera di Natale runs from November 20 to January 6 on Via Altabella
Entertainment & Activities
Cineteca di Bologna
72 Via Riva di RenoFilm in lingua originale. Movies in original spoken Language.
Cinema Lumière
2/b Via Azzo Gardino Movies in original spoken language
Piazza del Nettuno
on June July August: Cinema Sotto le Stelle in Piazza Maggiore
Drinks & Nightlife
Via degli Orefici
Via degli Orefici Pub, bar, movida
Via Zamboni
all attractions for young people - University zone
Strada Maggiore
Shopping. Restaurants. Pedestrian street over the weekend.
Cassero LGBT center
18 Via Don Giovanni Minzonionly on June
SUMMER MUSIC AND DANCE
Via Azzo Gardino 65 (corner via Marconi via Riva Reno, back to the MAMBO
55 locals recommend
Cavaticcio
Via Azzo Gardinoonly on June
SUMMER MUSIC AND DANCE
Via Azzo Gardino 65 (corner via Marconi via Riva Reno, back to the MAMBO
on June - July: Botanique live music
32 locals recommend
Botanical garden and herbarium of the University of Bologna
42 Via Irnerioon June - July: Botanique live music
Montagnola Park
2 Via Irnerioon summer: Montagnola Jazz Music Club
Via Mascarella
Via MascarellaSalotto del Jazz in via Mascarella
Piazza della Mercanzia
Piazza della MercanziaParks & Nature
Villa Spada station
pleasant walk in the park