Things to do in Bologna

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Medieval Skyscraper

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Significance 10/10· 508 viewsLandmark

Asinelli Tower

Bologna

Climb Bologna's 97-meter medieval tower for breathtaking rooftop views over the terracotta cityscape.

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Sacred Gothic Gem

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Significance 10/10· 354 viewsLandmark

Basilica di San Domenico

Bologna

Marvel at the tomb of St. Dominic, an ornate masterpiece graced by a young Michelangelo's sculpted angels.

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Gothic Masterpiece

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Significance 10/10· 2k viewsLandmark

Basilica di San Petronio

Bologna

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

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Ancient Holy Complex

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Significance 10/10· 4k viewsLandmark

Basilica di Santo Stefano

Bologna

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

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Cultural Library Hub

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Significance 10/10· 826 viewsAttraction

Biblioteca Salaborsa

Bologna

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

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Historic Cathedral

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Cattedrale di San Pietro

Bologna

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

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Historic Catholic Church

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Significance 10/10· 232 viewsLandmark

Chiesa di San Giacomo Maggiore

Bologna

A stunning medieval church in Bologna's heart, blending centuries of art, faith, and breathtaking architecture.

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Renaissance Masterpiece

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Significance 10/10· 285 viewsAttraction

Fontana del Nettuno

Bologna

Marvel at Giambologna's magnificent 16th-century Neptune, Bologna's beloved bronze symbol rising majestically from its grand basin.

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Medieval Leaning Tower

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Significance 10/10· 511 viewsLandmark

Garisenda Tower

Bologna

This ancient brick tower famously leans, offering a dramatic glimpse into Bologna's medieval skyline.

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Ancient Civilizations

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Significance 10/10· 341 viewsMuseum

Museo Civico Archeologico

Bologna·Ticketed

Explore millennia of history through stunning Greek, Roman, and Egyptian artifacts in Bologna's premier archaeology museum.

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University Treasure

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Museo di Palazzo Poggi

Bologna

Explore centuries of science, art, and curiosity inside Bologna's grand historic university palace.

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Memorial Museum

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Museo per la Memoria di Ustica

Bologna·Free

A haunting tribute to the 1980 Ustica air disaster, offering a powerful and moving remembrance.

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Historic Oratory

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Significance 10/10· 286 viewsLandmark

Oratorio di Santa Cecilia

Bologna

A hidden gem of Bologna, adorned with stunning Renaissance frescoes honoring music's patron saint.

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Renaissance Palace

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Significance 10/10· 252 viewsMuseum

Palazzo Fava

Bologna·Ticketed

Step inside a storied Renaissance palazzo adorned with breathtaking frescoes at the heart of Bologna.

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Popular

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Significance 10/10· 266 viewsMuseum

Palazzo Pallavicini

Bologna·Ticketed

Historic palazzo housing museum collections, showcasing Renaissance architectural grandeur and art.

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Renaissance Masterworks

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Pinacoteca nazionale di Bologna

Bologna·Ticketed

Discover centuries of Italian art treasures, from medieval gold to Raphael's breathtaking masterpieces, in Bologna's crown jewel museum.

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Medieval City Gate

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Significance 10/10· 194 viewsLandmark

Porta Galliera

Bologna

Step through Bologna's ancient walls at this historic gateway, a proud relic of medieval grandeur.

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Medieval City Gate

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Significance 10/10· 346 viewsLandmark

Porta Saragozza

Bologna

Step through a centuries-old gateway where ancient walls once guarded Bologna's historic heart.

City gate

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Significance 10/10· 769 viewsAttraction

Salone della Podestà

Bologna

Historic civic hall in Bologna's centre, seat of medieval communal government and justice.

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Hilltop Basilica

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Significance 10/10· 585 viewsLandmark

Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca

Bologna

A beloved Roman Catholic sanctuary crowning Bologna's hills, offering breathtaking views and centuries of pilgrimage history.

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Minor Basilica

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Significance 10/10· 227 viewsLandmark

Sant'Antonio di Padova (Antoniano)

Bologna

A charming Catholic basilica dedicated to Saint Anthony, offering a peaceful spiritual retreat in the heart of Bologna.

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Gothic Basilica

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Significance 10/10· 776 viewsLandmark

Santa Maria dei Servi

Bologna

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

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Baroque Masterpiece

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Significance 10/10· 827 viewsLandmark

Santa Maria della Vita

Bologna

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

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Historic Theatre

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Significance 10/10· 286 viewsAttraction

Teatro Arena del Sole

Bologna

A celebrated Bologna venue staging world-class performances in a stunning historic setting.

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