Bologna
Attractions
Bologna Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Bologna attractions and places to see in Bologna, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Two Towers (Due Torri)
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Teetering at a staggering angle, and rivaling the Leaning Tower of Pisa for gravity-defying architecture, Bologna’s Two Towers - Due Torri - are relics of ... Continue Reading »
Museo Ducati
Fans of cars and Italian design won’t want to miss a visit to the Ducati Museum, celebrating the world of the motorcycle. Part of the Ducati factory ... Continue Reading »
Basilica di San Petronio
Named for Bologna’s patron saint, the city’s fifth-century bishop, the Basilica di San Petronio is the world’s fifth-largest church and a fabulous example ... Continue Reading »
Basilica di Santo Stefano
A jumble of four churches make up the Basilica of St Stephen, or Basilica di Santo Stefano, dating back to the Romanesque era. With interesting cloisters, ... Continue Reading »
Bologna Piazza Maggiore
Bologna’s beating heart is Piazza Maggiore, in the city’s old center. A classic example of Renaissance town planning, it is one of the most graceful public ... Continue Reading »
Bologna University Quarter
Bologna owes much of its contemporary charm and vibrancy to its lively University Quarter. As in all good university cities, it has a good cache of cafes, ... Continue Reading »
Fontana del Nettuno
Sculpted by Frenchman Giambologna in 1566, the bronze statue of Neptune waving his trident aloft is a classic example of the High Mannerist art of the late ... Continue Reading »
National Gallery of Bologna
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The artworks of painters from the Emilia region are highlighted at Bologna’s pinacoteca, or picture gallery, focusing on the Early Renaissance to Baroque ... Continue Reading »
Santuario de Madonna di San Luca
Casting a protective eye over Bologna, the hilltop Santuario de Madonna di San Luca basilica can be seen from most vantage points in the city. Built in ... Continue Reading »
