3-day itinerary
The Perfect 3 Days in Bologna
A balanced 3-day plan for Bologna, built around its top-rated sights so each day flows without backtracking — plus a bite to eat along the way. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.
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Customize it free →Day 1 — The Big Highlights
Morning
Basilica di Santo Stefano
A stunning cluster of seven medieval churches transports you back to Jerusalem in the heart of Bologna.
Afternoon
Santa Maria dei Servi
A serene medieval basilica sheltering precious artworks and a tranquil porticoed street in Bologna's heart.
Evening
Teatro Comunale
Bologna's prestigious opera house dazzles with world-class performances inside a magnificent historic venue.
Where to eat: A Balùs — Italian — a well-loved local spot.
Day 2 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Cattedrale di San Pietro
Bologna's ancient Roman Catholic cathedral stands as a spiritual and architectural centerpiece of the city's historic core.
Afternoon
Salone della Podestà
Historic civic hall in Bologna's centre, seat of medieval communal government and justice.
Evening
Santa Maria della Vita
Marvel at stunning Baroque architecture and sacred art in the heart of historic Bologna.
Where to eat: Ahimè — Italian — a well-loved local spot.
Day 3 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Basilica di San Petronio
One of the world's largest Gothic churches dominates Bologna's lively Piazza Maggiore with breathtaking medieval grandeur.
Afternoon
Biblioteca Salaborsa
A stunning public library in Bologna's heart, offering books, DVDs, and free WiFi in a grand historic space.
Evening
Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca
A beloved Roman Catholic sanctuary crowning Bologna's hills, offering breathtaking views and centuries of pilgrimage history.
Where to eat: Akira — Fusion — a well-loved local spot.
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