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6 Days in Bologna: A Journey Through History and Culinary Delights

Caterina Nosdeo

Caterina Nosdeo

24 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 6-day adventure in Bologna, Italy's vibrant city of culture and gastronomy. Discover ancient marvels, indulge in authentic Italian cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history of this enchanting destination.

Trip to Bologna

Day 1From Sandwich Delights to Majestic Squares
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$500

ITIT Il Sandwich Cafè
Colazioni, panini e insalate serviti tra arredi di legno chiaro e lavagne quadrate in un locale informale.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$200
1 - 2 min

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Bologna Municipal Theater
Grand Baroque theater, dating from 1763, hosting opera, ballet & classical music performances.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Piazza Santo Stefano
Open public area with historic palaces & cultural events leading to the Seven Churches complex.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Piazza Maggiore
City's main square lined with Medieval & Renaissance buildings, lines with cafes & street musicians.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Regina Sofia
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$300
Day 2Art, Architecture, and Gastronomy Galore
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$625

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$ 17

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$210
3 - 4 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 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.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$125
3 - 4 min

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Zenzero Ristorante Bistrot
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$290
Day 3Sweet Treats, Archaeology, and Towering Views
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$725

Caffè Pasticceria Zanarini
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$200
2 - 3 min

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Archaeological Museum of Bologna
Egyptian, Roman & Etruscan artifacts fill this archaeological museum housed in a 1400s palazzo.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$125
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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Pinacoteca Nazionale
Museum featuring Italian art from the 13th century to the 1700s, including the Renaissance.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$100
4 - 6 min

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Caffetteria Al Salam
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$300
Day 4Exploring Bologna's Historic Landmarks
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$520

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$ 17

Osteria Dello Scorpione
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$210
7 - 10 min

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Porta Saragozza
Remnants of the city wall, built in the 13th century & restored in the 1800s, plus a museum.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Cattedrale Metropolitana di San Pietro
Catholic church restored in the 17th & 18th centuries, with a tall bell tower & frescoes.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Fontana del Nettuno
Spurting mermaids surrounding a vast 16th-century fountain topped with the bronze figure of Neptune.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Basilica di San Petronio
Vast Gothic basilica with an unfinished brick & marble facade, housing 22 art-filled side chapels.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Basilica of San Domenico
Prominent historic basilica with a Romanesque facade, many paintings & Saint Dominic's remains.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Trattoria Trebbi
Stai cercando una trattoria tipica nel centro di Bologna? La trattoria bolognese Trebbi, nata nel 1946 dalla trasformazione di un'antica osteria. Conserva lo spirito tradizionale della cucina di buona qualità a prezzi contenuti.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$310
Day 5Gourmet Delights and Motorcycle Marvels
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$833

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$ 33

Trattoria Amedeo I
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$220
8 - 12 min

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MAST
Art gallery with exhibitions & talks exploring the interface between photography & technology.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$125
9 - 11 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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$188
6 - 8 min

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Ai Pini
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$300
Day 6A Tranquil Sanctuary and Artistic Gems
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$490

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$ 33

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$200
18 - 22 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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Palazzo Albergati
Renaissance-era palazzo, now home to changing displays of modern art, painting & pop culture.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Mareluna
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$290

Budget breakdown: $3792 In total

Activities & Food:$3693
Transport:$99