Summary
Bologna is perhaps best known as the birthplace of the Italian flag, il Tricolore. You’ll find this charismatic city in the Emilia-Romagna region. When you book a multi centre holiday to Bologna, you’ll land in a gorgeous destination packed full of culture, history, world-class shopping, gardens and gastronomic delights.
While it may not enjoy the high profile of other Italian cities such as Rome, Venice and Milan, that’s part of what makes a trip to Bologna so enjoyable. You can enjoy a more sedate experience whether you’re sipping on a local coffee while planning your day, admiring the astonishing views from Asinelli Tower or strolling through the Mezzo di Mercato (Middle Market).
Piazza Maggiore is the city’s main square, and come the summer months, it’s set up as an amazing open-air cinema with an incredible backdrop of opulent Renaissance period buildings. While you’re in the vicinity, you shouldn’t miss a tour of Basilica di San Petronio, the 17th-century church home to Cassini’s 67-metre-long meridian line.
Walking around Bologna’s many fascinating sights will give you a hearty appetite. And there are so many delightful local dishes to try. We’d highly recommend tucking into green lasagne, tortellini in brodo and the stuffed flatbread street food snacks known as tigelle.
When you’re looking for a great spot to have a post-dinner drink, Osteria del Sole should be number one on your list. It’s Bologna’s oldest bar, dating back to 1465, and it’s a welcoming place to sample the wonderful wines from around the region and mix with some of the locals.
