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Piazza Maggiore
You can learn about the history of Bologna when you stop by Piazza Maggiore. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Two Towers
You can learn about the history of Bologna with a trip to Two Towers. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Basilica of San Petronio
You can learn about the history of Bologna when you stop by Basilica of San Petronio. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Fountain of Neptune
Learn about the local history of Bologna with a stop at Fountain of Neptune. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Basilica Santo Stefano
You can learn about the history of Bologna with a trip to Basilica Santo Stefano. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Via Indipendenza
Find out about the history of Bologna when you spend time at Via Indipendenza. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Bologna: City Center Walking Tour
Bologna: Traditional Bolognese Cooking Class with a Meal
From Bologna: Parma Cheese & Ham Factory Tours and Tastings
Bologna: Full meal Food Tour with Local Delights by Do Eat Better
Bologna: Red Bus City Tour and Local Food Tasting
Tales & Tastes of Bologna: A City Adventure by That's All Local
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Other neighborhoods around Historic Center
L'antico Ghetto Ebraico
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in L'antico Ghetto Ebraico. You might want to make time for a stop at Via Zamboni or Jewish Museum.
Quadrilatero
If you're spending some time in Quadrilatero, Galleria Cavour Shopping Center and Archiginnasio of Bologna are top sights worth seeing.
Cirenaica
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cirenaica and surrounding area, you can visit University Library of Bologna and Teatro Comunale di Bologna.
Bolognina
If you're spending some time in Bolognina, Ippodromo Arcoveggio and Museum for the Memory of Ustica are top sights worth seeing.
San Donato
When in San Donato, you can plan a visit to EuropAuditorium Theater and University Library of Bologna, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Scandellara
While Scandellara isn't home to many top sights, University Library of Bologna and EuropAuditorium Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
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- Piazza Maggiore
- PalaDozza
- University of Bologna
- Two Towers
- Basilica of San Petronio
- Fountain of Neptune
- Basilica Santo Stefano
- Via Indipendenza
- Palazzo Re Enzo
- Basilica of San Domenico
- Teatro Comunale di Bologna
- Mercato di Mezzo o Quadrilatero
- Via Zamboni
- Galleria Cavour Shopping Center
- Cattedrale di San Pietro
- Piazza Santo Stefano
- Bologna Museum of Modern Art
- Teatro Duse
- Le sette Chiese
- Culinary Institute of Bologna For Foodies- Cooking Classes In Bologna
- Palazzo Albergati
- University Library of Bologna
- Mercato Delle Erbe
- Archaeological Museum
- Montagnola Park
- Bologna Botanical Gardens
- Luigi Cattaneo Anatomical Wax Museum
- National Art Gallery of Bologna
- Piazza VIII Agosto
- Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita
- Re Enzo Palace
- Palazzo Poggi Museum
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