Bologna Trip Overview
Bologna, the chief town of Emilia-Romagna district, is famous worldwide for its art, culture and history heritage.
Home to the first university in Europe, founded in 1088, and place of birth and/or home to a great number of world-known artists, writers, musicians, scientists etc, it is also renowned for its food tradition (let alone thinking about the bolognese sauce, known and used all over the world).
This customised walking tour, specifically designed for first-time visitors, will show you the reason why Bologna is so popular all over the world.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Starts: Bologna, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Bologna, the chief town of Emilia-Romagna district, is famous worldwide for its art, culture and history heritage.
Home to the first university in Europe, founded in 1088, and place of birth and/or home to a great number of world-known artists, writers, musicians, scientists etc, it is also renowned for its food tradition (let alone thinking about the bolognese sauce, known and used all over the world).
This customised walking tour, specifically designed for first-time visitors, will show you the reason why Bologna is so popular all over the world.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Piazza Maggiore, 40121, Bologna Italy
We will explore Piazza Maggiore and its surroundings (City Hall, King Enzo’s Palace Neptune’s Fountain and square, Sala Borsa Public Library, Archiginnasio and the Basilica of Saint Petronio). Here we will visit S. Petronio Church, the Salaborsa and the Archiginnasio.
Entrance tickets to Archiginnasio and San Petronio Panoramic Terrace are NOT included
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Mercato di Mezzo, Via Rizzoli 9 Quadrilatero area, 40125, Bologna Italy
The old market place of Bologna
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell, Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, 40126, Bologna Italy
We will reach the Two Leaning Towers, the symbol of Bologna, in Piazza di Porta Ravegnana
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Santo Stefano, Via Santo Stefano, 40125, Bologna Italy
S. Steven Square, with its porticos, palaces, the church complex and learn one of the 7 secrets of Bologna.
The sightseeing order may vary according to the tour’s starting point.
Duration: 45 minutes
