Guidebook for Bologna : The red, the fat, and the learned
The Foodie Lovers List
Bologna is known for being one of the Italian capital of food. Find out why!
Famous especially for its "taglieri": that means a mixed plate with salame, prosciutto, local mortadella and cheeses. Cozy relaxed atmosphere with good wine.
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Osteria Santa Caterina
43a Via Santa CaterinaFamous especially for its "taglieri": that means a mixed plate with salame, prosciutto, local mortadella and cheeses. Cozy relaxed atmosphere with good wine.
Delicious homemade Bolognese food. A true local place, few tourists! Here you can find just a few dishes, but typical from the region and always with fresh ingredients. Tagliatelle, tortellini, and more at a reasonable price.
Trattoria collegio di spagna
15b Via Collegio di SpagnaDelicious homemade Bolognese food. A true local place, few tourists! Here you can find just a few dishes, but typical from the region and always with fresh ingredients. Tagliatelle, tortellini, and more at a reasonable price.
Italian olive oil is worldwide recognized for its great quality and diversity. But even in Italy, it's not easy to find a shop completely dedicated to this product. This shop gives you this rare opportunity. Furthermore, the owner is a real expert and gives tastings of various olive oils
Olieria
47/C Via SaragozzaItalian olive oil is worldwide recognized for its great quality and diversity. But even in Italy, it's not easy to find a shop completely dedicated to this product. This shop gives you this rare opportunity. Furthermore, the owner is a real expert and gives tastings of various olive oils
Typical bolognese osteria. Good quality, nice atmosphere and local crowd. Portions are huge!
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Trattoria Amedeo
88 Via SaragozzaTypical bolognese osteria. Good quality, nice atmosphere and local crowd. Portions are huge!
A new concept of traditional food restaurant finally in Bologna. This place has just a few tables to sit inside, so basically it's a take away - and that's the real innovation. Quality products, tasty food, made by young locals. This is the way to keep traditions going, combining this aspect with fresh ideas and an excellent customer service.
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Ragū
9b Via GoitoA new concept of traditional food restaurant finally in Bologna. This place has just a few tables to sit inside, so basically it's a take away - and that's the real innovation. Quality products, tasty food, made by young locals. This is the way to keep traditions going, combining this aspect with fresh ideas and an excellent customer service.
Perfect stop after or before a spring/summer walking to the sanctuary of San Luca. This gelateria offers you the classic flavours (bacio,cioccolato,nocciola,pistacchio) made all with all fresh ingredients, plus a selection of special "creme" - like Michelangelo or Ludovico - only made here.
Sorbetteria Saragozza
83a Via SaragozzaPerfect stop after or before a spring/summer walking to the sanctuary of San Luca. This gelateria offers you the classic flavours (bacio,cioccolato,nocciola,pistacchio) made all with all fresh ingredients, plus a selection of special "creme" - like Michelangelo or Ludovico - only made here.
During the day, a cosmopolitan market where regional fragrances, flavors, and local people meet. When the market closes, it turns into a perfect place where to enjoy an aperitivo in one of the trendy bars and restaurants within the market and in front of it, in Piazza delle Erbe.
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Mercado de las Hierbas
25 Via Ugo BassiDuring the day, a cosmopolitan market where regional fragrances, flavors, and local people meet. When the market closes, it turns into a perfect place where to enjoy an aperitivo in one of the trendy bars and restaurants within the market and in front of it, in Piazza delle Erbe.
It's for sure the best cafè in Bologna, it's an historic place in the city centre. Elena, the owner, is lovely! I recommend to take an espresso here, you can taste the real taste of coffee and choose among several blends.
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Caffè Terzi
10d Via Guglielmo OberdanIt's for sure the best cafè in Bologna, it's an historic place in the city centre. Elena, the owner, is lovely! I recommend to take an espresso here, you can taste the real taste of coffee and choose among several blends.
It's a very popular place in the univeristy area, as it's cheap you can find a lot of students. They serve pizza with high selected ingredients. They just have some chairs along the porch, it'a take away pizza, perfect for a rapid lunch or a snack.
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CERTO! - Via Marsala
35a Via MarsalaIt's a very popular place in the univeristy area, as it's cheap you can find a lot of students. They serve pizza with high selected ingredients. They just have some chairs along the porch, it'a take away pizza, perfect for a rapid lunch or a snack.
If you're looking for good quality vegan food, Botanica Lab is definitely at the top of the list. Don't expect to have a cheap meal though, even if portions sizes are substantial. Good list of no- alcoholic beverage as well.
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Botanica Lab Cucina
4 Via BattibeccoIf you're looking for good quality vegan food, Botanica Lab is definitely at the top of the list. Don't expect to have a cheap meal though, even if portions sizes are substantial. Good list of no- alcoholic beverage as well.
This is yet another very good cafe in Bologna for study or work. It's cozy, has good wifi, and suitable prices. Awesome cannoli, almond cappuccino and super nicely designed. They have really high-quality pastries, chocolates and nut paste to buy too.
Pasticceria Pistone
32 Str. MaggioreThis is yet another very good cafe in Bologna for study or work. It's cozy, has good wifi, and suitable prices. Awesome cannoli, almond cappuccino and super nicely designed. They have really high-quality pastries, chocolates and nut paste to buy too.
A good place to share a "tagliere" (board of typical cold pork meat and cheese) in the heart of former middle-age market streets.
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Simoni Laboratorio
3b Via Pescherie VecchieA good place to share a "tagliere" (board of typical cold pork meat and cheese) in the heart of former middle-age market streets.
Drinks & Nightlife
Owners are wine lovers and they will guide through interesting recommendations. The place is cozy and perfect for a romantic dinner/ aperitivo.
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La Fastuchera
60/A Via SaragozzaOwners are wine lovers and they will guide through interesting recommendations. The place is cozy and perfect for a romantic dinner/ aperitivo.
For its genuine character and distinctive hidden location in the heart of the Jewish ghetto. They also serve food, but it's the perfect place for a tea or aperitivo. The interior has been kitted out with a splendid selection of mix and matches interesting furniture and accessories.
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Camera A Sud
5 Via ValdonicaFor its genuine character and distinctive hidden location in the heart of the Jewish ghetto. They also serve food, but it's the perfect place for a tea or aperitivo. The interior has been kitted out with a splendid selection of mix and matches interesting furniture and accessories.
Nice little place for some nice Italian wine and good local food too. Staff is very friendly and happy to recommend wine pairings with food. Very chilled vibe, just a few steps from the beautiful Piazza Santo Stefano.
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Vineria Favalli
5a Via Santo StefanoNice little place for some nice Italian wine and good local food too. Staff is very friendly and happy to recommend wine pairings with food. Very chilled vibe, just a few steps from the beautiful Piazza Santo Stefano.
Walking distance from the city center, "La Frasca" it's one of the places you should step in if you love beer. A selection of 17 beers on tap and the chance to taste them while sitting in a nice outdoor courtyard. An institution for locals, who want to escape university's busy pubs and bars.
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Osteria La Frasca
8a Via Andrea CostaWalking distance from the city center, "La Frasca" it's one of the places you should step in if you love beer. A selection of 17 beers on tap and the chance to taste them while sitting in a nice outdoor courtyard. An institution for locals, who want to escape university's busy pubs and bars.
Even for a tourist, strolling along this street might be the highest chance to experience the real nightlife scene of Bologna. With the help of few drinks, via del Pratello will embrace you gently, thanks to its welcoming and free spirit.
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Via del Pratello
Via del PratelloEven for a tourist, strolling along this street might be the highest chance to experience the real nightlife scene of Bologna. With the help of few drinks, via del Pratello will embrace you gently, thanks to its welcoming and free spirit.
Osteria del Sole is a very ancient tavern (opened in 1465) that has kept unchanged its simple and popular style. For this reason, it's a point of reference in Bologna: you can sit at the table with strangers, sharing food (bought in outdoors shops) and chatting in front of a glass of wine.
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Osteria del Sole
1/d Vicolo RanocchiOsteria del Sole is a very ancient tavern (opened in 1465) that has kept unchanged its simple and popular style. For this reason, it's a point of reference in Bologna: you can sit at the table with strangers, sharing food (bought in outdoors shops) and chatting in front of a glass of wine.
For more than 20 years, this place has been combining the best traditional Bolognese cuisine with a wide range of wines and the force of jazz and swing, played here live and acoustic almost every night. An institution in town.
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Cantina Bentivoglio
4/b Via MascarellaFor more than 20 years, this place has been combining the best traditional Bolognese cuisine with a wide range of wines and the force of jazz and swing, played here live and acoustic almost every night. An institution in town.
The historical "Osteria La Frasca" recently opened a new venue in the heart of Bologna. Finally a place where to drink quality craft beer while eating quality food and a reasonable price. You can even ask for a "to go" formula if you want to enjoy your snack or meal sitting in Piazza Maggiore or at the historical winery Osteria del Sole, located just in front.
La Frasca al Vicolo
4a Vicolo RanocchiThe historical "Osteria La Frasca" recently opened a new venue in the heart of Bologna. Finally a place where to drink quality craft beer while eating quality food and a reasonable price. You can even ask for a "to go" formula if you want to enjoy your snack or meal sitting in Piazza Maggiore or at the historical winery Osteria del Sole, located just in front.
Three reasons why I love this place: quality food, amazing and friendly staff, one of the best cocktails in town. A sophisticated and intimate restaurant, perfect to celebrate special occasions. Bologna, it's not only ragu and meat, and this young staff prove that it's possible to combine fine dining with stylish cocktails.
CaBo’ Bologna Restaurant
6/A Piazza dei TribunaliThree reasons why I love this place: quality food, amazing and friendly staff, one of the best cocktails in town. A sophisticated and intimate restaurant, perfect to celebrate special occasions. Bologna, it's not only ragu and meat, and this young staff prove that it's possible to combine fine dining with stylish cocktails.
Wine, drinks and easy foods in a cozy atmosphere. Ruggine became quickly one of the most unconventional bar/restaurant in town. The bartenders and servers are very nice and welcoming. The place is both good for a night out with drinks and for a casual dinner.
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Ruggine
2c Vicolo AlemagnaWine, drinks and easy foods in a cozy atmosphere. Ruggine became quickly one of the most unconventional bar/restaurant in town. The bartenders and servers are very nice and welcoming. The place is both good for a night out with drinks and for a casual dinner.
Italy is not just about wine and spritz, and Bologna is not just mortadella and ragù. This sophisticated bar gives you the opportunity to try different cocktails (great selection of gin and other spirits), prepared with care and attention, served together with refined food. The location is central, but also a bit hidden from crowded spots.
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I Conoscenti
6 Via ManzoniItaly is not just about wine and spritz, and Bologna is not just mortadella and ragù. This sophisticated bar gives you the opportunity to try different cocktails (great selection of gin and other spirits), prepared with care and attention, served together with refined food. The location is central, but also a bit hidden from crowded spots.
Nice bar for quick launch break or breakfast. But is at aperitivo time that this local bar shows its best. Good cocktails and wines served with food.
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Corner Bar
37a Via SaragozzaNice bar for quick launch break or breakfast. But is at aperitivo time that this local bar shows its best. Good cocktails and wines served with food.
Cute wine bar which also sells local cheeses and salumi. Service is extremely friendly and efficient. It's an historical place in Bologna, all wines are natural, without preservatives and nitrates. I suggest this place to have a good aperitivo before dinner.
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Enoteca Historical Faccioli
15b Via AltabellaCute wine bar which also sells local cheeses and salumi. Service is extremely friendly and efficient. It's an historical place in Bologna, all wines are natural, without preservatives and nitrates. I suggest this place to have a good aperitivo before dinner.
Bologna has always been at the forefront of Italy’s music scene – whether it be jazz, indie rock or classic canzone – and with such a big student population music lovers are spoilt for choice for reasonably priced live concerts.
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Bravo Caffè
1e Via MascarellaBologna has always been at the forefront of Italy’s music scene – whether it be jazz, indie rock or classic canzone – and with such a big student population music lovers are spoilt for choice for reasonably priced live concerts.
A little anonymous door in a quiet street is access to a unique and interesting place in town. Scarto serves you zero waste cocktails, where the bartenders work on fermentations, on drying, on any technique that allows prolonging the 'life' of the used products. The location is spectacular too, a former monastery.
Scarto
9 Via della BrainaA little anonymous door in a quiet street is access to a unique and interesting place in town. Scarto serves you zero waste cocktails, where the bartenders work on fermentations, on drying, on any technique that allows prolonging the 'life' of the used products. The location is spectacular too, a former monastery.
Sightseeing
It's only a 15-minute walk to the hills from the center of Bologna. When you arrive up there, you can visit the church but first of all, have a look at Bologna from the hills, it's one of the best views on the city in a quiet green area.
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San Michele In Bosco station
It's only a 15-minute walk to the hills from the center of Bologna. When you arrive up there, you can visit the church but first of all, have a look at Bologna from the hills, it's one of the best views on the city in a quiet green area.
This complex was founded in 1364, by Cardinal Egidio Albornoz, to host Spanish students enrolled in the famous university town. The construction was done by Matteo da Gubbio Giovannelli.
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Collegio Di Spagna station
This complex was founded in 1364, by Cardinal Egidio Albornoz, to host Spanish students enrolled in the famous university town. The construction was done by Matteo da Gubbio Giovannelli.
Built to emulate the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, this complex consists of several churches built in different historical period. The result is impressive, and although not majestic as San Petronio or San Pietro, Santo Stefano is probably the most beloved church by locals. It might be its magical atmosphere, where time seems to be suspended
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Two Towers
Piazza di Porta RavegnanaBuilt to emulate the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, this complex consists of several churches built in different historical period. The result is impressive, and although not majestic as San Petronio or San Pietro, Santo Stefano is probably the most beloved church by locals. It might be its magical atmosphere, where time seems to be suspended
The ancient Jewish quarter is one of the most charming areas of the city center. The atmosphere created by its narrow streets, tiny windows and mysterious corners will drive you into a small village within a town. Artisan workshops and few nice cafes are nowadays contributing the make these few streets worth a visit.
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Ghetto Ebraico
The ancient Jewish quarter is one of the most charming areas of the city center. The atmosphere created by its narrow streets, tiny windows and mysterious corners will drive you into a small village within a town. Artisan workshops and few nice cafes are nowadays contributing the make these few streets worth a visit.
Few minutes outside Bologna, in Casalecchio, there is a point where the river Reno leaves its natural mountain path to enter the plain through the Reno Canal. And it does so thanks to a medieval gate which is among the oldest hydraulic engineering works in the world.
Chiusa di Casalecchio di Reno
187 Via PorrettanaFew minutes outside Bologna, in Casalecchio, there is a point where the river Reno leaves its natural mountain path to enter the plain through the Reno Canal. And it does so thanks to a medieval gate which is among the oldest hydraulic engineering works in the world.
Arts & Culture
Squares are important in Bologna. Not only for their beauty, but also because they are essential gathering places, where to talk, drink, eat or just relax. Piazza San Francesco is one of the most animated ones, where students from all over the country fill the square after the aperitivo till late night.
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Basílica de San Francisco
9 Piazza MalpighiSquares are important in Bologna. Not only for their beauty, but also because they are essential gathering places, where to talk, drink, eat or just relax. Piazza San Francesco is one of the most animated ones, where students from all over the country fill the square after the aperitivo till late night.
The Albergati family had its building in Via Saragozza, on the way out of Via Nosadella. They were a wealthy family in the 17th century and the splendor of this palace testifies that. Nowadays, the palace hosts prestigiuos art expositions in aways welcomed by locals and tourists.
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Palazzo Albergati
28 Via SaragozzaThe Albergati family had its building in Via Saragozza, on the way out of Via Nosadella. They were a wealthy family in the 17th century and the splendor of this palace testifies that. Nowadays, the palace hosts prestigiuos art expositions in aways welcomed by locals and tourists.
Inside the beautiful Church of Santa Maria della Vita (founded in the second half of the 13th century) a true masterpiece of the Italian sculpture can be seen: it was modeled by Niccolò dell'Arca in the second half of the 15th century and it depicts a Lamentation over the Dead Christ. You will be impressed by this piece of art.
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Santa Maria della Vita
8 Via ClavatureInside the beautiful Church of Santa Maria della Vita (founded in the second half of the 13th century) a true masterpiece of the Italian sculpture can be seen: it was modeled by Niccolò dell'Arca in the second half of the 15th century and it depicts a Lamentation over the Dead Christ. You will be impressed by this piece of art.
The story of our city is ancient and full of different protagonists, dominations, bad times, magnificent men and women. It's almost impossible to know everything, so that's why we step in this ancient palace to refresh and strengthen our local knowledge.
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Palazzo Pepoli - Museo della Storia di Bologna
8 Via CastiglioneThe story of our city is ancient and full of different protagonists, dominations, bad times, magnificent men and women. It's almost impossible to know everything, so that's why we step in this ancient palace to refresh and strengthen our local knowledge.
It's hard to find in the city a place which has changed its function so often, in more than 2.2000 years. Here the Romans settled the first stone of the future Bolonia (189 b.c.) as you can see from the Sala Borsa excavation. Today, this place is a multifunctional cultural center and a public library.
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Biblioteca Salaborsa
3 Piazza del NettunoIt's hard to find in the city a place which has changed its function so often, in more than 2.2000 years. Here the Romans settled the first stone of the future Bolonia (189 b.c.) as you can see from the Sala Borsa excavation. Today, this place is a multifunctional cultural center and a public library.
The church of Santa Cecilia, built in the 14th century and frescoed at the beginning of the 16th century by the best artists of the Bentivoglio Court - the family who reigned the city for almost a century - is one of the most beautiful examples of the Bolognese Renaissance.
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Oratorio Di Santa Cecilia
15 Via ZamboniThe church of Santa Cecilia, built in the 14th century and frescoed at the beginning of the 16th century by the best artists of the Bentivoglio Court - the family who reigned the city for almost a century - is one of the most beautiful examples of the Bolognese Renaissance.
An extraordinary feature is certainly the ark that contains the mortal remains of San Domenico, made by famous renaissance sculptors form Tuscany, by Niccolò dell'Arca and completed by the divine Michelangelo. But there is more: the beautiful 16th-century choir; the sepulchers, the cloister.
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Basilica di San Domenico
13 P.za S. DomenicoAn extraordinary feature is certainly the ark that contains the mortal remains of San Domenico, made by famous renaissance sculptors form Tuscany, by Niccolò dell'Arca and completed by the divine Michelangelo. But there is more: the beautiful 16th-century choir; the sepulchers, the cloister.
The National Art Gallery collects the evolution of the Bolognese painting school, from 1300 until 1700 in more than 300 art pieces. Sometimes even locals and not aware of the importance of their painters, who have been extremely productive.
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Pinacoteca Nazionale
56 Via delle Belle ArtiThe National Art Gallery collects the evolution of the Bolognese painting school, from 1300 until 1700 in more than 300 art pieces. Sometimes even locals and not aware of the importance of their painters, who have been extremely productive.
Located just 15 minutes from Bologna city centre, this exhibition centre is a true gem where to attend (for free!) cool exhibits involving industrial photography, technology and art. The museum is an impressive modern building, built thanks to the generosity of Isabella Seragnoli, a philanthropist who donated this gem to her city.
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Mast
42 Via SperanzaLocated just 15 minutes from Bologna city centre, this exhibition centre is a true gem where to attend (for free!) cool exhibits involving industrial photography, technology and art. The museum is an impressive modern building, built thanks to the generosity of Isabella Seragnoli, a philanthropist who donated this gem to her city.
You don't have to be a music enthusiast to appreciate these art pieces. I consider this museum a true hidden gem in Bologna, although it's not appreciated as it should be. Also, it's cheap and you can listen to free concerts on most of Saturday afternoons by the students of Bologna's music academy.
San Colombano - Tagliavini Collection
5 Via ParigiYou don't have to be a music enthusiast to appreciate these art pieces. I consider this museum a true hidden gem in Bologna, although it's not appreciated as it should be. Also, it's cheap and you can listen to free concerts on most of Saturday afternoons by the students of Bologna's music academy.
he National Art Gallery collects the evolution of the Bolognese painting school, from 1300 until 1700 in more than 300 art pieces. Sometimes even locals and not aware of the importance of their painters, who have been extremely productive.
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Pinacoteca Nazionale
56 Via delle Belle Artihe National Art Gallery collects the evolution of the Bolognese painting school, from 1300 until 1700 in more than 300 art pieces. Sometimes even locals and not aware of the importance of their painters, who have been extremely productive.
The story of our city is ancient and full of different protagonists, dominations, bad times, magnificent men and women. It's almost impossible to know everything, so that's why we step in this ancient palace to refresh and strengthen our local knowledge.
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Palazzo Pepoli - Museo della Storia di Bologna
8 Via CastiglioneThe story of our city is ancient and full of different protagonists, dominations, bad times, magnificent men and women. It's almost impossible to know everything, so that's why we step in this ancient palace to refresh and strengthen our local knowledge.
The church of Santa Cecilia, built in the 14th century and frescoed at the beginning of the 16th century by the best artists of the Bentivoglio Court - the family who reigned the city for almost a century - is one of the most beautiful examples of the Bolognese Renaissance.
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Oratorio Di Santa Cecilia
15 Via ZamboniThe church of Santa Cecilia, built in the 14th century and frescoed at the beginning of the 16th century by the best artists of the Bentivoglio Court - the family who reigned the city for almost a century - is one of the most beautiful examples of the Bolognese Renaissance.
Music museum it's not that big, only 9 rooms but filled with interesting stories. In addition to the collection, you can admire the beautiful Sanguinetti palace. Probably the most intriguing piece exposed is the music exam that Wolfgang Amadeus (Mozart) failed in 1770, at 14 years old.
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International Museum and Library of Music
34 Str. MaggioreMusic museum it's not that big, only 9 rooms but filled with interesting stories. In addition to the collection, you can admire the beautiful Sanguinetti palace. Probably the most intriguing piece exposed is the music exam that Wolfgang Amadeus (Mozart) failed in 1770, at 14 years old.
The official founding date of the University of Bologna is 1088, but actually the building of Archiginnasio (1563) was built to put together many different premises. The library inside the building is one of the greatest historical libraries in the world, with codes, manuscripts, ancient books
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Archiginnasio de Bolonia
1 Piazza GalvaniThe official founding date of the University of Bologna is 1088, but actually the building of Archiginnasio (1563) was built to put together many different premises. The library inside the building is one of the greatest historical libraries in the world, with codes, manuscripts, ancient books
The Museum for the Memory of Ustica is a unique experience – an artistic and realistic homage to Aerolinee Itavia flight 870, the commercial plane which crashed over Sicily on a flight between Bologna and Palermo in 1980, killing all 81 people on board.
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Museo de la Memoria de Ustica
3/22 Via di SalicetoThe Museum for the Memory of Ustica is a unique experience – an artistic and realistic homage to Aerolinee Itavia flight 870, the commercial plane which crashed over Sicily on a flight between Bologna and Palermo in 1980, killing all 81 people on board.
Parks & Nature
With stunning views of the city, the Villa Ghigi park is a retreat from the hectic city. The entrance is at the end of the Via Mamolo and almost immediately the city evaporates as you ascend the hill. No matter which season you go, for fitness or romantic walks, it will always be rewarding.
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Villa Ghigi station
With stunning views of the city, the Villa Ghigi park is a retreat from the hectic city. The entrance is at the end of the Via Mamolo and almost immediately the city evaporates as you ascend the hill. No matter which season you go, for fitness or romantic walks, it will always be rewarding.
Nice and quiet park near the centre of the city, Villa Spada hosts also an interesting textile & tapestry museum. Perfect for a family hiking, or a relaxing walk just 20 minutes from the city centre. From here, you can also follow the path which will lead to another pretty nice view of the city "300 scalini park".
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Villa Spada station
Nice and quiet park near the centre of the city, Villa Spada hosts also an interesting textile & tapestry museum. Perfect for a family hiking, or a relaxing walk just 20 minutes from the city centre. From here, you can also follow the path which will lead to another pretty nice view of the city "300 scalini park".
Essentials
Closest grocery store from my apartment. You can find what you need at a good price!
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iN's Mercato
112 Via SaragozzaClosest grocery store from my apartment. You can find what you need at a good price!
Shopping
Being the Italian capital of basketball, Bologna is the ideal location for a store devoted to these legendary sports shoes. Bottega Back door is the perfect mix of fashion, tradition, and passion. Great brand research as well.
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Back Door
3a P.za Galileo GalileiBeing the Italian capital of basketball, Bologna is the ideal location for a store devoted to these legendary sports shoes. Bottega Back door is the perfect mix of fashion, tradition, and passion. Great brand research as well.
Extensive choice of vinyls and CDs - used, reissues and new, this shop is a real institution in town. The friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you through the hundreds of shelters and collections. Bologna used to be a city full of records shop like this one but, as we all know, technology took over and lots of them have closed.
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Disco D'Oro Sas
23 Via GallieraExtensive choice of vinyls and CDs - used, reissues and new, this shop is a real institution in town. The friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you through the hundreds of shelters and collections. Bologna used to be a city full of records shop like this one but, as we all know, technology took over and lots of them have closed.
The ideal shop for original and colorful gifts. The shop's name reflects the spirit of the owner: ironic, funny and helpful. Especially, if you need to make a kid happy, here you have plenty of choices between funny games, nice room decorations, and objects.
Gallina Smilza
14d Via Santo StefanoThe ideal shop for original and colorful gifts. The shop's name reflects the spirit of the owner: ironic, funny and helpful. Especially, if you need to make a kid happy, here you have plenty of choices between funny games, nice room decorations, and objects.