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Bologna: Unveiling the Secrets of Emilia-Romagna

Rusty Pelican

Rusty Pelican

9 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Bologna, Italy. Discover ancient marvels, indulge in authentic cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Emilia-Romagna. Join me as I explore the hidden gems of this enchanting city.

Trip to Bologna

Day 1Majestic Cathedrals and Historic Squares
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Cattedrale Metropolitana di San Pietro
Catholic church restored in the 17th & 18th centuries, with a tall bell tower & frescoes.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Piazza Maggiore
City's main square lined with Medieval & Renaissance buildings, lines with cafes & street musicians.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi
Italian basilica & former church built in a unadorned yet imposing Gothic style in the 1300s.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Towers, Basilicas, and the Seven Churches
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Basilica di San Petronio
Vast Gothic basilica with an unfinished brick & marble facade, housing 22 art-filled side chapels.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Two Towers
Landmark symbols of the city built by noble families in the 12th century, offering city views.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Basilica santuario Santo Stefano - Complesso delle sette chiese
Cluster of chapels, crypts & vaults built over centuries, displaying remains of medieval frescoes.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Art, Fountains, and Serene Parks
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Basilica di San Francesco
French Gothic basilica completed in 1263, featuring soaring vaulted ceilings & ogival arches.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Fontana del Nettuno
Spurting mermaids surrounding a vast 16th-century fountain topped with the bronze figure of Neptune.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Parco della Montagnola
Scenic 19th-century park with an ornate staircase & the remains of a 14th-century castle.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Unveiling the World of Photography at MAST
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$25

MAST
Art gallery with exhibitions & talks exploring the interface between photography & technology.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
Day 5Pilgrimage to the Sanctuary and the Thrilling World of Ducati
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$38

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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.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Museo Ducati
Sleek museum housing prestige motorcycles, equipment & racing memorabilia, with guided tours.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$38

Budget breakdown: $66 In total

Activities & Food:$63
Transport:$4