{"id":10666,"date":"2022-03-21T11:58:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T10:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogitalo.sitebysite.it\/uncategorized\/cosa-vedere-a-bologna-in-2-giorni"},"modified":"2026-03-31T09:28:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T07:28:41","slug":"what-to-see-in-bologna-in-2-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/en\/travel-ideas\/what-to-see-in-bologna-in-2-days\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see in Bologna in 2 days: the mini-guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you ready for <u>a weekend in Bologna with friends in the city\u2019s best clubs and venues<\/u>? With this <strong>mini-guide<\/strong>, Italo will reveal what you can see in a two-day trip to Emilia\u2019s capital. To visit Bologna, there\u2019s no need to drive \u2013 public transportation is great, or you can simply walk. The historic center of the city contains most of its treasures. Once in the center, you can start your<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/en\/travel-ideas\/bologna-in-a-day-7-not-to-be-missed-stops\"><u> visit on foot and discover seven of Bologna\u2019s unmissable gems<\/u><\/a>. You can take a leisurely stroll through the arcades and <u>discover the city\u2019s most romantic places<\/u>. If you love history and culture, <a class=\"ntrad-eng\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/en\/travel-ideas\/underground-bologna-from-canals-to-bagni-di-mario\">visit underground Bologna, from the canals to the Bagni di Mario<\/a>. But now let\u2019s see what you can see in 48 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many days do you need in Bologna?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Two days <\/strong>are enough to see most of the main attractions in Bologna. You can explore the <strong>historic center<\/strong>, visit landmarks like <strong>Piazza Maggiore, the Two Towers, and the Basilica of San Petronio<\/strong>, and enjoy the city&#8217;s famous cuisine. If you have more time, you can dive deeper into museums or take a short trip to the surrounding areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What to see in Bologna in two days<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b><a href=\"#primogiorno\">1st Day in Bologna<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"#piazzamaggiore\">Piazza Maggiore and the Fountain of Neptune<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"#sanpetronio\">Basilica of San Petronio<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"#duetorri\">The two towers: Asinelli and Garisenda <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"#piazzasantostefano\">Piazza Santo Stefano: the Seven Churches of Bologna<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"#quadrilatero\">The Bologna Quadrilateral: shopping and food <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b><a href=\"#secondogiorno\">2nd Day in Bologna<\/a><\/b>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"#finestrella\">Finestrella di via Piella<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"#biblioteca\">The Archiginnasio Library<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"#casaluciodalla\">House of Lucio Dalla <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"#streetart\">Street Art in Bologna<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"#sanluca\">Sanctuary of San Luca <\/a><\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b><a href=\"#comearrivare\">How to get to Bologna and move around in the city<\/a><\/b>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><a name=\"primogiorno\"><\/a>1<sup>ST<\/sup> DAY IN BOLOGNA<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you arrive in Emilia\u2019s capital, before your tour of<u> the historic center, visit Bologna\u2019s underground high-speed train station designed by<\/u> Isozaki-Maffeidi, an imposing underground structure which is a hub of Italy\u2019s rail system. If instead you\u2019re traveling with your children, here\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/en\/travel-ideas\/what-to-do-in-bologna-with-kids-ideas\"><u> what to do in Bologna with kids and our travel tips<\/u><\/a>. So now it\u2019s time to start your visit and discover the Bolognese treasures and wonders of the city on this first day! Ready?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><h3><b>Piazza Maggiore and the Fountain of Neptune\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/piazza-maggiore-nettuno-iStock-182748931-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/piazza-maggiore-nettuno-iStock-182748931-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/piazza-maggiore-nettuno-iStock-182748931-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/piazza-maggiore-nettuno-iStock-182748931-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/piazza-maggiore-nettuno-iStock-182748931-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/piazza-maggiore-nettuno-iStock-182748931-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start walking from Central Station, which is very close to the city center, and take <strong>Via Indipendenza<\/strong>; linger to browse the many stores and admire the beautiful surrounding buildings. After this stroll down Via Indipendenza, you come to <strong>Piazza del Nettuno<\/strong> \u2013 Neptune Square \u2013 centered on the imposing <strong>fountain <\/strong>with the <strong>statue of the god of the sea<\/strong>, which the locals call <strong>The Giant<\/strong>. The sculptor <strong>Giambologna<\/strong> created this work in 1565 as a symbol of papal power: as Neptune rules the waters, so the Pope rules the world. At the statue\u2019s feet are four cherubs, representing the Ganges, Nile, Amazon, and the Danube, the rivers of the then-known continents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adjacent to Piazza Nettuno, <strong>Piazza Maggiore<\/strong>, the main hub of the city, awaits you. This square, 116 meters long and 60 meters wide, was built in the <strong>late Middle Ages <\/strong>but only took on its present form in the <strong>15th century <\/strong>. It is surrounded by thirteenth-century buildings of enviable beauty: on one side by <strong>Palazzo d\u2019Accursio <\/strong>and <strong>Palazzo Comunale di Bologna<\/strong>, and on another side by <strong>Palazzo Re Enzo <\/strong>and <strong>Palazzo della Podest\u00e0<\/strong>. In the past, the townspeople would gather there to listen to public proclamations; in modern times, it has changed its face and become a favorite venue for the fruit and vegetable market. Today it is a meeting point for Bologna\u2019s nightlife thanks to its many restaurants and clubs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/en\/italian-food\/things-to-see-in-bologna-for-free-and-where-to-eat-on-a-budget\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cosa-vedere-a-Bologna-gratis-credits-Li-Sheng-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9662 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cosa-vedere-a-Bologna-gratis-credits-Li-Sheng-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cosa-vedere-a-Bologna-gratis-credits-Li-Sheng-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cosa-vedere-a-Bologna-gratis-credits-Li-Sheng.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/en\/italian-food\/things-to-see-in-bologna-for-free-and-where-to-eat-on-a-budget\/\">What to see in Bologna for free (and where to eat on a budget)<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Who said that you can enjoy beauty and culture only if you pay for them? Here are some of the best things to see in Bologna for free.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><h3><b>Basilica of San Petronio\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1120\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/san-petronio-iStock-1297186169.jpg\" alt=\"San Petronio\" class=\"wp-image-6646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/san-petronio-iStock-1297186169.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/san-petronio-iStock-1297186169-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/san-petronio-iStock-1297186169-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/san-petronio-iStock-1297186169-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Piazza Maggiore, you will find one of the most important churches in all of Europe and the fourth in Italy: the <strong>Basilica of San Petronio<\/strong>. It is built in the Gothic style and is dedicated to the city\u2019s patron saint. Its facade was left incomplete first due to lack of funding and later as an aesthetic choice. It is a <strong>civic<\/strong> church, meaning it was built by the citizens of Bologna between the 14th and 15th centuries. Visit also the Basilica\u2019s interior to see <strong>the world\u2019s longest sundial <\/strong>in an enclosed location and the<strong> Italy\u2019s oldest church organ<\/strong>. Remember that admission is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lunch break looms, and if you\u2019ve worked up an appetite and love Emilian cuisine, you should know that Bologna is a foody\u2019s city par excellence, and the street food is top-notch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italotreno.com\/en\/destinations-timetable\/rome-bologna-tickets\" style=\"background-color:#a31308\"><strong>Travel from Rome to Bologna at the best price<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><h3><b>The two towers: Asinelli and Garisenda<\/b><\/h3><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1082\" height=\"723\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/torri2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/torri2.jpg 1082w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/torri2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/torri2-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1082px) 100vw, 1082px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Piazza Maggiore, proceed on foot down <strong>Via Rizzoli, <\/strong>arrive at <strong>Piazza di Porta Ravegnana <\/strong>and admire Bologna\u2019s two most famous medieval towers<strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Asinelli <\/strong>and <strong>Garisenda. <\/strong>I recommend climbing the Torre degli Asinelli because it is the highest leaning tower in Italy (97.20 meters). It was built between 1109 and 1119 by the Asinelli family. To visit it and climb to the top, buy the ticket for \u20ac3 and climb 498 steps. <strong>The stunning all-round cityscape<\/strong> is a unique spectacle. Did you know that in Bologna there are <strong>22 other towers <\/strong>&nbsp;that are blended into the fabric of the city? In the past there were as many as 100!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After this strenuous visit, you will be even hungrier. For a quick snack with generous portions, authentic dishes, and traditional hospitality, I suggest a break at the<u> best osterias in Bologna. Try these establishments <\/u>, seriously good Bologna eateries!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><h3><b>Piazza Santo Stefano: the Seven Churches of Bologna\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/sette-chiese2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/sette-chiese2.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/sette-chiese2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/sette-chiese2-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue your tour of Bologna and from Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, it\u2019s about a five-minute walk to <strong>Piazza Santo Stefano<\/strong>. You will find yourself in front of one of the most important architectural monuments of Emilia Romagna and Italy: the complex of the <strong>Seven Churches<\/strong>. It is a basilica that comprises six others from different periods: <strong>Church of the Crucifix<\/strong>, <strong>Basilica of the Sepulcher<\/strong>, <strong>Church of St. Vitale <\/strong>and <strong>St. Agricola<\/strong>, <strong>Pilate\u2019s Courtyard<\/strong>, <strong>Church of the Martyrium<\/strong>, <strong>Medieval Cloister<\/strong>, and <strong>St. Stephen\u2019s Museum<\/strong>. A truly unique place. It can be visited from 9 am to noon and from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm and admission is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the visit, nearby you will find the<u> best places for delicious brunches in Bologna<\/u>! You won\u2019t regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italotreno.com\/en\/destinations-timetable\/milan-bologna-tickets\" style=\"background-color:#a31308\"><strong>Book your Milan to Bologna train tickets now and travel with comfort<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><h3><b>The Bologna Quadrilateral: shopping and food\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/quadrilatero-i2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/quadrilatero-i2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/quadrilatero-i2-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first day of this 48-hour tour of Bologna comes to an end: take a moment to relax<u> shopping and sampling Emilian delicacies<\/u> or visit <strong>Bologna\u2019s Quadrilateral<\/strong>. From Piazza Santo Stefano, a five-minute walk takes you to the <strong>Quadrilateral, <\/strong>the city\u2019s ancient market place<strong>. <\/strong>The district forms a square consisting of: <strong>via Rizzoli, via<\/strong> <strong>dell \u2018Archiginnasio<\/strong>, <strong>via Farini <\/strong>and <strong>via Castiglione<\/strong>; in the Middle Ages, it housed most of the city\u2019s crafts guilds. Today, it is one of Bologna\u2019s most characteristic sites and one of the best locations if you love good food. Here you will find numerous bars, restaurants, and shops of all kinds, from luxury to mid-range establishments, with stalls that sell all food categories, from fruit and vegetables to fish. Immerse yourself in the aromas of Bologna\u2019s specialties and enjoy<u> the best tortellini in the city<\/u>! Your first day will take on a whole new flavor! In addition to the Quadrilateral, pay<u> a visit to the Fico<\/u> di Bologna, the world\u2019s largest agri-food park with many products all strictly made in Italy and the specialties of authentic Emilian cuisine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><a name=\"secondogiorno\"><\/a>2<sup>ND<\/sup> DAY IN BOLOGNA<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Start this second day in Bologna by visiting some other of the city\u2019s distinctive landmarks. Options include a number of mysterious attractions, points of cultural interest, or a trip out of town just a few kilometers from Emilia\u2019s capital. If you can spare a few more days, <a class=\"ntrad-eng\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/en\/travel-ideas\/emilia-romagna-cities-perfect-if-you-love-food-and-art\">visit Emilia-Romagna and its excellent cities full of art and great food<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><h3><b>Finestrella di via Piella\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1353\" height=\"902\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/finestrella-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/finestrella-3.jpg 1353w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/finestrella-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/finestrella-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1353px) 100vw, 1353px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin this second leg of the tour with one of Bologna\u2019s best-kept secrets: <strong>the Finestrella in Via Piella<\/strong>, on the <strong>Reno Canal<\/strong>. From <strong>Porta Govese<\/strong>, you arrive at the famous Finestrella on <strong>the Moline Canal <\/strong>and the <strong>bridge that crosses the canal<\/strong>. This corner of the city is known as <strong>Little Venice<\/strong>. Overlooking <strong>Guglielmo Oberdan Street <\/strong>and from the small square window on <strong>Piella Street<\/strong>, enjoy the flow of one of the few stretches of intact water courses that have not been paved over. The Moline Canal is concealed between houses and, in the past, has long been hidden from view. This waterway is a continuation of the <strong>Reno Canal<\/strong>, and you should know that between the 12th and 14th centuries Bologna was crossed by a system of canals that connected it to the Po\u2019 river and supplied it with water. If you\u2019re a social media enthusiast, be sure to post your visit on your channels! If you would like to discover other enchanting places in this region, be sure to have a look at our guide<u> to the most romantic villages and hamlets in Emilia-Romagna<\/u>.<h3><b> <\/b><\/h3><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.italotreno.com\/en\/destinations-timetable\/florence-bologna-tickets\" style=\"background-color:#a31308\"><strong>Travel fast between Florence and Bologna! Book your Italo ticket now!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><h3><b><a name=\"biblioteca\"><\/a>The Archiginnasio Library\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/bibblioteca-archiginnasioi2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/bibblioteca-archiginnasioi2.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/bibblioteca-archiginnasioi2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/bibblioteca-archiginnasioi2-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue your tour and walk down from Via Piella, <strong>Via dell\u2019Indipendenza <\/strong>and in less than ten minutes, you are on <strong>Via Archiginnasio<\/strong>, where you find <strong>the Archiginnasio<\/strong>, the location of <strong>Bologna\u2019s ancient University<\/strong>. Admire the more than 7,000 heraldic coats of arms of students and professors scattered among the building\u2019s courtyard and corridors. In the interior, visit the striking <strong>Anatomical Theater<\/strong>, designed in 1637 for university lectures on anatomy, and the frescoed <strong>Stabat Mater<\/strong> hall. It can be visited from Monday to Friday from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm; on Saturdays from 10.00 am to 2.00 mn; on Sundays and holidays from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm. The cost of the ticket is 3 \u20ac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re returning to Bologna for a business trip, here are some suggestions<u> for Coworking in Bologna and your office space in the city<\/u>. The city offers several convenient and practical places to study, work on the go or run your business!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><h3><b>House of Lucio Dalla<\/b><\/h3><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"948\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lucio-dalla-i4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lucio-dalla-i4.jpg 948w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lucio-dalla-i4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 948px) 100vw, 948px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Via dell\u2019Archiginnasio, a five-minute walk takes you to <strong>Via d\u2019Azeglio<\/strong>, a district of Bologna with fine stores, boutiques, and bars<strong>.<\/strong> Here you find the home of <strong>Lucio Dalla<\/strong>, Bologna\u2019s much-beloved songwriter and musician. Visit his home and experience the spaces where the world-renowned artist lived and worked. Discover the most interesting anecdotes of his life and trivia: his connection with the city, friendships, distinguished guests, and how his songs were written and performed. Enter the world of Lucio Dalla, singer, actor, and director, who was also passionate about painting, sculpture, film, theater, photography, and poetry. The House can only be <strong>visited by guided tour <\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>hosted<\/strong> on the website bolognawelcone.com; the ticket cost is \u20ac15 for adults and \u20ac10 for children aged 6 to 12 and over-65s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><h3><b> <a name=\"streetart\"><\/a>Street Art in Bologna\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/street-art-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/street-art-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/street-art-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After your visit to Lucio Dalla\u2019s house, stroll through the downtown streets and don\u2019t miss the multitude of murals and graffiti that enliven the city. Bolognese <strong>&nbsp;street art <\/strong>is executed with various techniques and on various surfaces. You can admire it in the city\u2019s porticoes and alleyways. The most interesting works in the city center are by <strong>Guti\u00e9rrez at 38<\/strong> <strong>Zamboni Street<\/strong>, <strong>Levalet<\/strong> at <strong>Piazza Azzarita<\/strong>, and <strong>Lokiss and Rae Marini<\/strong> at <strong>Largo Caduti del Lavoro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love this modern art form, don\u2019t miss our guides to<strong> Street Art in Italy<\/strong>:<u> Street art in Turin among the murals of Millo and more<\/u>, <u>Street art in Milan: the murals and graffiti not to be missed<\/u>,<u> Street Art in Naples: all the interesting facts about the Neapolitan murals<\/u>, <u>and Street art in Rome: Ostiense, Tor Marancia and more<\/u>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\">Sanctuary of San Luca&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"957\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/san-luca-i2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/san-luca-i2.jpg 957w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/san-luca-i2-300x185.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 957px) 100vw, 957px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you come to the end of these two intense days, devote the rest of your trip in Bologna to an out-of-town trip to the hills of Bologna: the <strong>Sanctuary of Madonna di San Luca<\/strong>. It is a Basilica dedicated to Catholic Marian Worship on <strong>Guardia Hill at an elevation of <\/strong>280 meters. In this important shrine, the <strong>Icon of the Virgin and Child <\/strong>known as the St. Luke Madonna has been venerated ever since the rain miracle of <strong>5 July 1433<\/strong>. Tradition holds that people should reach it on foot. Walk down <strong>Via d\u2019Azeglio <\/strong>to <strong>Via Urbana <\/strong>and then continue to <strong>Via Saragozza<\/strong>. Follow it to the monumental <strong>Porta Zaragoza<\/strong> and <strong>to the Arch of Meloncello<\/strong>, where you will find the <strong>Portico di San Luca<\/strong>. From Piazza Maggiore, you will have already traveled 3 km, and from here starts the ascent to the Sanctuary, which continues for another 2 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that there are <strong>53 kilometers of porticos in <\/strong>Bologna, and the one in San Luca, at 3,796 meters, is also the longest in the world. It has been included by <strong>UNESCO <\/strong>among the Bologna porticoes recognized as a <strong>World Heritage Site<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The total length of the walking tour, from the center of Bologna to the Sanctuary, is about <strong>6 km<\/strong>. If you prefer to use public transportation instead, go to Porta Saragozza or Villa Spada and take <strong>bus no. 58<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also the <strong>San Luca Express train<\/strong>, which connects Piazza Maggiore with the Shrine. The service operates daily and tickets are purchased on board. The ticket price for adults is \u20ac10 round trip and \u20ac5 for children aged six to ten and accompanied disabled persons.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"927\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/veduta-bologna-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/veduta-bologna-2.jpg 927w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/veduta-bologna-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you arrive at <strong>the Shrine of Our Lady of San Luca<\/strong>, you have an unparalleled panoramic view of<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/en\/travel-ideas\/what-to-do-in-bologna-with-kids-ideas\"><u> the entire city of Bologna and its hills from above<\/u><\/a>. Admission is <strong>free <\/strong>and opening hours are <strong>weekdays <\/strong>from 6.30 am to 5.00 pm from November to February and until 7.00 pm from March to October, and the Icon of the Madonna remains covered from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm. On <strong>holidays<\/strong>, opening hours are from 7.00 am to 5.00 pm from November to February and until 7.00 pm from March to October; the Icon remains covered from 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><a name=\"comearrivare\"><\/a>How to get to Bologna and move around the city<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Italo offers you direct connections to <strong>Bologna Centrale<\/strong>, one of<u> Italy\u2019s largest train stations<\/u>: there are more than 50 connections a day from Ferrara, Brescia, Florence, Milan, Naples, Padua, Reggio Emilia, Rome, Salerno, Turin, Venice, and Verona. What are you waiting for? For example, the <a href=\" https:\/\/www.italotreno.com\/en\/destinations-timetable\/rome-bologna-tickets\"><u>train journey from Rome to Bologna<\/u><\/a>, takes only 2 hours and 15 minutes! Check <a href=\" https:\/\/www.italotreno.com\/en\/destinations-timetable\/bologne-tickets\">all<u> train schedules and prices to Bologna<\/u><\/a> and travel in comfort with high-speed rail.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"927\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stazione-bologna-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stazione-bologna-2.jpg 927w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stazione-bologna-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting around Bologna is very easy, you can move on foot or thanks to the excellent <strong>bus system: <\/strong>the city\u2019s historic downtown is always closed to traffic. The public transport service includes 70 lines, of which five are night and there are various ticket formulas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>ticket<\/strong> lasts 75 minutes from validation and costs \u20ac1.30 if you buy it from vending machines or authorized retailers. If you buy the ticket on board, the price is \u20ac1.50. A day-ticket costs \u20ac5 and is valid for 24 hours; it can only be purchased in the points of sale. The other option is the <strong>city pass<\/strong> ticket; it costs \u20ac12 and covers 10 trips of up to 75 minutes each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"927\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/copertina-i2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/copertina-i2.jpg 927w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/copertina-i2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Italo Treno takes you on a discovery of Bologna, one of the pearls of Emilia Romagna, among porticoes, medieval towers, churches, squares and traditional 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