Bologna
Bologna is a historical city, the main city in Emilia-Romagna (a region in northern Italy) famous for its cuisine (la cucina Bolognese), and for its architectural palette of reds, oranges, and yellows, hence the name of Bologna la rossa (Bologna the red), as well as its twentieth-century history as a communist stronghold in Italy. The city has grown more and more popular with tourists, who see it as an excellent destination for a one-day-stopover on their trip-route, especially between Venice and Florence. Bologna is not typically a tourist city, do not be surprised with the excessive graffiti, unclean streets, and difficulty in communication (as most people do not need to learn English). However, if one is looking for an authentic Italian experience in a working city, then Bologna is a wonderful option. The town centre is one of the best preserved throughout Europe, the Bolognese porticos are particularly interesting because of their history, and the city is home to the first university in the world.
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Hotels in Bologna
 | Hotel Elefante Bianco  |
Score 6.25 from 2 reviews | | Via Emilia 17 |  |
| Hotel Elefante Bianco is near the A1 motorway exit and a 10-minute drive to Bologna G. Marconi Airport. The large private car park is free and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
The Elefante Bianco Hotel features its own outdoor swimming pool with a surrounding sun deck. Two tennis courts are also available and equipped with lights for playing at night.
Rooms at the Elefante Bianco have en suite facilities, TV, and minibar.
The hotel's Blue Eyes Night Club is open every night except Sundays and has a piano bar with live music. Here you can also enjoy drinks on the outdoor terrace during summer. ... more | | |
 | San Giovanni  |
Score 7.5 from 1 reviews | | Via II Agosto 58 | |
| By Train:
The nearest railway station is San Giovanni in Persiceto, located a 5 minute car journey away.
By Car:
From the north:
- From the A1 motorway, take the exit at Modena Nord.
- Turn right at the roundabout.
- Follow the left lane towards Nonantola and continue along the Modena ring road.
- Exit at Nonantola and continue towards San Giovanni in Persiceto.
From the south:
- Follow the signs towards San Giovanni in Persiceto along the A-road SS568 via Bologna.
From the Bologna Exhibition Centre:
- Take the motorway towards Padova and then the first exit: Interporto.
- Continue along the Trasversale di Pianura towards San Giovanni in Persiceto. ... more | | |
| | Star City Hotel |
Score 7.25 from 19 reviews | | Via Serrabella N. 1 | |
| A rich breakfast buffet is served from 07:00 to 10:30. During the summer months, you can enjoy breakfast on the outdoor gazebo surrounded by hills and greenery. ... more | | |
| | Prim Hotel Bologna |
Score 10 from 1 reviews | | Via Nazionale 33 | |
| Surrounded by the peaceful green countryside, just a few miles away from Bologna, the Prim Hotel successfully blends the region's famous traditional hospitality with a modern hotel professional efficiency.
With its antiques furnished interiors and friendly welcome, the Prim Hotel is the ideal choice for the visitors of Bologna or Ferrara who prefer a hotel away from the noise and traffic of the city centres.
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| | Holiday Inn Bologna San Lazzaro  |
Score 7.6 from 9 reviews | | Via Emilia Levante 514 | |
| All 108 rooms (standard, superior and executive) have everything you need to make your stay a comfortable one, including free tea and coffee facilities. ... more | | |
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Asinelli Tower Towering 100 meter above the old town this is the major sight. You have great views over the city.
CathedralRight in the center of town stands the cathedral, with an odd facade,
it rather seems half finished. Still it is a beautiful building well
worth a visit.
| type: | Churches and Cathedrals |
| Private Gourmet Walking Tour of Bologna - Pasta, Mortadella and Chocolate |
2.5 hours |
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Your Private Gourmet Walking Tour of Bologna will take you through the Medieval Markets, exploring the history, art and traditions of the city of Bologna and surrounding towns.
Visit a local traditional bakery and pasta maker, where you will learn the history of Tortellini and Tagliatelle.
Continue to Beccari's salsamenteria to discover the history of mortadella, from the third century BC right up until modern times.
The highlight of the tour for many is the visit to a traditional chocolate maker where solid chocolate was invented!
Your tour will include a visit to a typical Bolognese Osteria, the fun-loving side of the Italy's oldest university.
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| Bologna Private Shopping Tour |
3 or 6 hours |
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Your English speaking guide will take you to some of the city and surrounding areas' various fashion outlets where you can shop to your hearts content!
Bruno Magli, Pancaldi 1888, Redwall, Mariella Burani, Sergio Rossi, Furla, Valleverde and Pollini are just some of the names to conjure.
This is your shopping day, so the stores visited are entirely your choice. Shoes, bags, clothes, you may want to take the 6 hour tour to ensure you can fit it all in!
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