Bologna

2-day itinerary

The Perfect 2 Days in Bologna

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A balanced 2-day plan for Bologna, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.

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DAY 1

The Big Highlights

  1. Basilica di Santo Stefano

    Morning

    Basilica di Santo Stefano

    A stunning cluster of seven medieval churches transports you back to Jerusalem in the heart of Bologna.

    4 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
  2. Santa Maria dei Servi

    Afternoon

    Santa Maria dei Servi

    A serene medieval basilica sheltering precious artworks and a tranquil porticoed street in Bologna's heart.

    9 min walk · 0.7 km to the next stop
  3. Santa Maria della Vita

    Evening

    Santa Maria della Vita

    Marvel at stunning Baroque architecture and sacred art in the heart of historic Bologna.

Where to eat: A Balùs — Italian — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 2

Culture & Icons

  1. Basilica di San Petronio

    Morning

    Basilica di San Petronio

    One of the world's largest Gothic churches dominates Bologna's lively Piazza Maggiore with breathtaking medieval grandeur.

    3 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
  2. Biblioteca Salaborsa

    Afternoon

    Biblioteca Salaborsa

    A stunning public library in Bologna's heart, offering books, DVDs, and free WiFi in a grand historic space.

    3 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
  3. Cattedrale di San Pietro

    Evening

    Cattedrale di San Pietro

    Bologna's ancient Roman Catholic cathedral stands as a spiritual and architectural centerpiece of the city's historic core.

Where to eat: Ahimè — Italian — a well-loved local spot.

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