Bologna

Welcome to Bologna, Italy’s food capital and a city rich in history, culture, and unforgettable culinary experiences. Known as “La Grassa” (The Fat One) for its world-famous cuisine, Bologna is home to fresh pasta, mortadella, and traditional ragu. Explore its historic landmarks, vibrant markets, and hidden gems. Whether you’re planning a food tour, looking for travel tips, or discovering the best restaurants in Bologna, this category covers everything you need to experience the authentic charm of this Italian city. Do not forget to check our best seller the foodies delight tour, a Bologna food tour visiting all the best sites in one day.

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Via Zamboni, Bologna: The University Quarter Street and What to See

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Via Zamboni runs northeast from the Due Torri through the university quarter, and the contrast with the polished porticoes around Piazza Maggiore is immediate. The arcades here are lower and narrower, many of them medieval in origin, with columns worn smooth and pavements that have been repaired in sections over centuries without ever quite matching. […]

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Sacred Spaces in Central Bologna: From Santo Stefano to San Giacomo Maggiore

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Bologna’s historic centre contains two religious sites that stand out from the rest: the Santo Stefano complex on Piazza Santo Stefano, and the Basilica di San Giacomo Maggiore on Piazza Rossini. Both are within easy walking distance of each other and of Piazza Maggiore, and both reward a visit that goes beyond a quick look

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Walking Bologna’s Porticoes: Three Routes Through the Sheltered Streets

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Walking Bologna’s porticoes is not a single route — it is a way of moving through the city. Once you understand that almost every major street has a covered walkway alongside it, you stop thinking of the porticoes as a destination and start using them the way Bolognesi do: as the default path between anywhere

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The Quadrilatero: A Culinary and Historical Exploration of Bologna’s Ancient Market

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The Quadrilatero is the medieval market district at the centre of Bologna, occupying a grid of narrow lanes between Via Rizzoli and Piazza della Mercanzia. The street pattern is Roman — the parallel lanes follow the same lines they followed two thousand years ago — and the market has been continuous since at least the

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Standing Tall: The Mystique of Bologna’s Two Towers

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The Two Towers of Bologna: History, Legends, and Why They Define the City The cityscape of Bologna, an enchanting city in north-central Italy, is defined by elegant porticoes, medieval streets, warm terracotta colors, and a skyline shaped by ancient towers. Among all its architectural treasures, two structures rise above the rest and symbolize the very

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Piazza Maggiore Bologna: What to See, Tips and Practical Guide

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Piazza Maggiore is the main square of Bologna and the natural starting point for any visit to the city. It measures 115 metres by 60 metres, is entirely pedestrianised, and is free to enter at any hour. Around its perimeter stand the Basilica di San Petronio, Palazzo d’Accursio, Palazzo del Podestà, and Palazzo dei Banchi

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