Top 12 things to do in Bologna:

  • Piazza Maggiore – it is the central square in Bologna. Renowned buildings surround the piazza such as – Pallazo d’Accursio, the Palazzo del Podesta, the Basilica di San Petronio and the Palazzo Comunale.
  • Piazza del Nettuno – Created by Giambologna in the 16th century, it is one of the finest fountains of its period – Meeting hub for locals and tourists
  • Leaning towers of Bologna – Asinelli and Garisenda are two tall towers that are leaning accompanying each other and are both named after important Italian families.
  • San Petronio – Dedicated to Saint Petronius, patron saint of Bologna, the church has a Gothic design and it is noted for both its sheer size and its unfinished front facade.
  • Archiginnasio – Listed as one of the most important buildings in Bologna and built in the 16th century, the Archiginnasio was once the main building of the University of Bologna and now houses the famous Anatomical Theatre.
  • Bologna Archaeological Museum – The museum hosts a huge range of collections: Prehistoric, Etruscan, Celtic, Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Numismatic.
  • Bologna National Gallery – art exhibitions from Emilian region and the city from the 13th century, up to the 18th century.
  • La Piazzola Market – Historic market located in the Piazza dell’Agosto.
  • Monte della Guardia – The longest portico in the world leads up to the top of Monte della Guardia. A forest hill with amazing views over the city.
  • The Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca – located on top of the Monte della Guardia is one of the oldest churches in Bologna built in 1194, not finished until 1765.
  • Explore the porticoes – Bologna is known for its extensive porticoes. There are numerous different porticoes around the city but the most famous is the Bonaccorsi Arch.
  • Enjoy local Tortellini – Tortellini is one of the most popular traditional Italian food in Bologna.

Universities in Bologna

Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna

Via Zamboni, 33, 40126 Bologna

+390512099111

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MUNER Motorvehicle University

Viale Aldo Moro, 30, 40128 Bologna

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DAMS - University of Bologna, Art Department

Via Barberia, 4, 40123 Bologna

+390512092015

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Conservatorio Giovanni Battista Martini

Piazza Rossini, 2, 40126 Bologna

+39051221483

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University of Bologna - Physics and Astronomy "Augusto Righi"

Viale Carlo Berti Pichat, 6/2, 40127 Bologna

+390512091004

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University of Bologna - Education Sciences G. M. Bertin

Via Filippo Re, 6, 40126 Bologna

+390512091666

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Maths Department - University of Bologna

Piazza di Porta S. Donato, 5, 40126 Bologna

+390512094402

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UNIBO Chemistry Department "Giacomo Ciamician"

Via Selmi, 2, 40126 Bologna

+390512099450

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UNIBO - Classic and Italian Philology Department

Via Zamboni, 32, 40126 Bologna

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Philosophy and Communications Department - University of Bologna

Via Zamboni, 38, 40126 Bologna

+39051209835

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Department of Politics and Social Sciences - University of Bologna

Str. Maggiore, 45, 40125 Bologna

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Faculty of Engineering - University of Bologna

Via Saragozza, 8, 40123 Bologna

+390512093993

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Faculty of Economics - University of Bologna

Piazza Antonio Scaravilli, 2, 40126 Bologna

+390512098001

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Faculty of Law - University of Bologna

Via Zamboni, 22, 40126 Bologna

+390512098724

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Psychology Department - University of Bologna

Viale Carlo Berti Pichat, 5, 40127 Bologna

+390512091330

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University of Bologna - Faculty of Medicine

Via Irnerio, 49, 40126 Bologna

+390512099349

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Selinus University of Sciences and Literature Ltd

Via Pompeo Scipione Dolfi, 4, 94277 Bologna

+390932518985

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Brown University

Via Belmeloro, 7, 40126 Bologna

+390512960906

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Johns Hopkins University SAIS Europe

Via Beniamino Andreatta, 3, 40126 Bologna

+390512917811

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