Bologna by train
Discover Bologna
Bologna, Italy’s culinary capital, is a city of arcades, red-roofed buildings, and gastronomic delights. The Two Towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, stand as symbols of the city, while the University of Bologna is Europe’s oldest. Bologna’s food markets and trattorias showcase its culinary tradition, making it a paradise for food lovers.
Explore neighbourhoods in Bologna
Neighbourhoods in and around Bologna
Holidays by land and sea
Bologna train holidays
Discover 'La Rossa' city
Turin, Bologna, Paris
Discover Italy by train: Turin and Bologna make the perfect pair for food and culture.
Central Italy's Dolce Vita
Bologna, Alassio, Zürich, Florence, Nice, Lucca, Orvieto
Discover the timeless charm of Tuscany and Umbria, weaving through rolling hills, exploring medieval towns, and soaking up central Italy's stunning countryside.
Italy's foodie hotspots
Turin, Chambery, Bologna, Rome, Milan, Naples, Paris
Because food is culture. Discover the slow-food movement in Turin, and taste your way through the birthplace of Pizza and the proud home of Bolognese.
Activities and neighbourhoods in Bologna
La Macchina del Tempo
Explore Bologna's history of modern technology at the La Macchina del Tempo.
Piazza Maggiore
Visit the vibrant Piazza Maggiore to see the city's most important buildings, such as the Basilica of San Petronio, the Palazzo dei Notai and the Palazzo d’Accursio (amongst others).
Teatro Anatomico dell'Archiginnasio
The well-preserved 16th-century Anatomical Theatre of the Archiginnasio was formerly used by Bologna's medical school, and is now a public museum, highlighting part of the city's academic legacy.
Two Towers
Climb the Asinelli Tower, the taller of Bologna’s Two Towers, to its 97m summit via 498 steps. Enjoy panoramic views of the terracotta rooftops and learn about its medieval architectural history.
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