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Discover the Magic of Bologna: A 4-Day Adventure

Thiago Salgado

Thiago Salgado

12 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through the enchanting city of Bologna. Explore historic landmarks, indulge in culinary delights, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this Italian gem.

Trip to Bologna

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Day 1
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$0

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$ 14

Hotel Mercure Bologna Centro

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Hotel Mercure Bologna Centro
Modern property offering relaxed rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a bar & a garden terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Palazzo Albergati
Renaissance-era palazzo, now home to changing displays of modern art, painting & pop culture.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Giardini Margherita
Popular public park with lots of trees, a lake & lawns, plus a jogging path & play areas for kids.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Piazza Santo Stefano
Open public area with historic palaces & cultural events leading to the Seven Churches complex.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Basilica of San Domenico
Prominent historic basilica with a Romanesque facade, many paintings & Saint Dominic's remains.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Piazza Maggiore
City's main square lined with Medieval & Renaissance buildings, lines with cafes & street musicians.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Palazzo Re Enzo
13th-century palace with a grand interior, host to large-scale events with high-tech equipment.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Hotel Mercure Bologna Centro
Modern property offering relaxed rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a bar & a garden terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 10

Hotel Mercure Bologna Centro

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Hotel Mercure Bologna Centro
Modern property offering relaxed rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a bar & a garden terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Parco della Montagnola
Scenic 19th-century park with an ornate staircase & the remains of a 14th-century castle.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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FICO World Eataly
Food-centric theme park featuring eateries, pop-stores, demonstrations & hands-on exhibits.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Bologna Municipal Theater
Grand Baroque theater, dating from 1763, hosting opera, ballet & classical music performances.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Mercato di Mezzo
Lively covered food market with pasta, meat & cheese, pizza & drinks, plus table seating.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Mercato delle Erbe
Lively indoor market with stalls supplying local produce, meats & cheeses, plus dining options.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Hotel Mercure Bologna Centro
Modern property offering relaxed rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a bar & a garden terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
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$25

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$ 20

Hotel Mercure Bologna Centro

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Hotel Mercure Bologna Centro
Modern property offering relaxed rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a bar & a garden terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Porta Saragozza
Remnants of the city wall, built in the 13th century & restored in the 1800s, plus a museum.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Villa Spada
Park & classical gardens with city views & a neoclassical villa now housing a textile museum.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca
Hilltop, baroque-style Roman Catholic sanctuary church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, with a cupola.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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MAST
Art gallery with exhibitions & talks exploring the interface between photography & technology.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$25
Arco Del Meloncello
This 18th-century Rococo structure allows pilgrims on the Portico di San Luca to pass over the road.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Hotel Mercure Bologna Centro
Modern property offering relaxed rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a bar & a garden terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
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$25

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$ 4

Hotel Mercure Bologna Centro

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Hotel Mercure Bologna Centro
Modern property offering relaxed rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a bar & a garden terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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MAMbo - Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna
Art museum with permanent collection from 1945 to the present, plus temporary contemporary shows.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
12 - 18 min

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Porta San Felice, Bologna
Much-restored, 13th-century gate, once part of the city walls & now standing on a traffic junction.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Basilica di San Francesco
French Gothic basilica completed in 1263, featuring soaring vaulted ceilings & ogival arches.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Cattedrale Metropolitana di San Pietro
Catholic church restored in the 17th & 18th centuries, with a tall bell tower & frescoes.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Fontana del Nettuno
Spurting mermaids surrounding a vast 16th-century fountain topped with the bronze figure of Neptune.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Basilica di San Petronio
Vast Gothic basilica with an unfinished brick & marble facade, housing 22 art-filled side chapels.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Two Towers
Landmark symbols of the city built by noble families in the 12th century, offering city views.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Hotel Mercure Bologna Centro
Modern property offering relaxed rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a bar & a garden terrace.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $97 In total

Activities & Food:$50
Transport:$47