Top 10 Things to do in Province of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

October 18, 2021 Cedrick Jardin

Discover the best top things to do in Province of Bologna, Italy including Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano, Basilica di San Petronio, Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell, Piazza Maggiore, Santuario di Madonna di San Luca, Teatro Anatomico, Archiginnasio di Bologna, Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Quadrilatero, Portico di San Luca.
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1. Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano

Via Santo Stefano 24, 40125 Bologna Italy +39 051 223256 https://www.facebook.com/Basilica-Santuario-di-Santo-Stefano-387159228805184/?ref=page_internal
Excellent
80%
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18%
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5.0 based on 5,097 reviews

Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano

Reviewed By Marla7 - Naas, Ireland

The Santo Stefano complex includes 7 interconnected churches, each with its own style and history, with parts dating back to the early Middle Ages. I definitely recommend to take your time to visit the whole complex, the museum and even the gift shop. Great way to escape the heat too, if visiting in the summer!

2. Basilica di San Petronio

Corte De' Galluzzi 12/2, 40124 Bologna Italy +39 051 231415 [email protected] http://www.basilicadisanpetronio.org
Excellent
53%
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 4,125 reviews

Basilica di San Petronio

Reviewed By adaniels83 - Leeds, United Kingdom

This is a beautiful elegant and rather large church, entry is free, if you would like to take photos inside then there is a €2 charge with the proceeds going towards restoration of the many elements of the church. I read many times about people not being allowed in wearing shorts... that is a lie there were plenty of people wearing shorts and with legs on show and there was not one bit of animosity towards them!! The workmanship of the church is quite stunning and in my opinion a must see, the torri degli Asinelli was closed for renovations on our trip so as an alternative way of obtaining Ariel views of the city go to the rear of the church where for €3 you can get to the top and a viewing platform where the views are great.

3. Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell

Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, 40126 Bologna Italy +39 041 2960 8401 http://www.duetorribologna.com/it/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 8,823 reviews

Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell

The colossal towers were built by Bologna's important families in the 12th century.

Reviewed By minkerryc

It is not often you get to climb a medieval tower nearly 1000 years old. There are 500 steps and those with claustrophobia or fear of heights may struggle. The view at the top is worth it though.

4. Piazza Maggiore

Piazza Maggiore, 40121 Bologna Italy +39 051 6583111 [email protected] https://www.bolognawelcome.com/en/home/discover/places/architecture-and-monuments/historical-buildings-and-streets/piazza-maggiore/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 9,773 reviews

Piazza Maggiore

Reviewed By nwaf247 - London, United Kingdom

The Centre of Bologna to meet or stroll or sit with drink or visit many of the historic sites surrounding The Piazza. Should be first stop when you arrive for first time.

5. Santuario di Madonna di San Luca

Via di San Luca 36, 40135 Bologna Italy +39 051 614 2339 [email protected] https://www.santuariodisanluca.it/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3,770 reviews

Santuario di Madonna di San Luca

Reviewed By chrisiber - London, United Kingdom

The church itself is worth seeing but I feel that some of the works (particularly the Guido Reni) need restoration as it is very dark and you cannot see much detail. There is a 5 Euro charge to visit the terrace which is up on the cupola. 110 narrow steps I believe and the occasional passing place. The view at the top is well worth it. On a clear day apparently you can see all the way to Modena. Take the train from Piazza Maggiore unless you feel like a fairly strenuous walk under the 3.7km colonnade that leads all the way to the top from the Porta Saragozza. There is a commentary in several languages on the train.

6. Teatro Anatomico

Piazza Galvani 2, 40124 Bologna Italy +39 051 276811 http://www.archiginnasio.it
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,401 reviews

Teatro Anatomico

Reviewed By ColinNY

A beautiful room, and the portraits and statues look down and watch. Galen, Hippocrates and others. There is a peace and solemness, as you sit where students watched and learned, centuries ago.

7. Archiginnasio di Bologna

Piazza Galvani 1, 40124 Bologna Italy +39 051 276811 [email protected] http://www.archiginnasio.it
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,931 reviews

Archiginnasio di Bologna

Reviewed By 126marivicd - Venice, Italy

We visited the anatomical theatre, the library, and looked around the hallways. Wow so wonderful!!! I cannot imagine how an opulent university like this could have already existed in the 9th century. I could just imagine how students were taught during those days and how prestigious it must have been to graduate from this place. Amazing place!!! My tip is for you to visit the minute it opens so you can have the anatomical theatre all for yourself and get wonderful photos. The hallways and ceilings are also picture perfect. Be ready for an interesting and well spent time.

8. Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari

Via F.lli Rosselli 2, 40026, Imola Italy +39 0542 655111 [email protected] http://autodromoimola.com/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 487 reviews

Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari

9. Quadrilatero

Via Clavature & Via Pescherie Vecchie, 40125 Bologna Italy +39 051 296 0801 http://www.quadrilatero.net
Excellent
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4.5 based on 582 reviews

Quadrilatero

Reviewed By asiyahnoemik - Pula, Croatia

The true spirit of Bologna can be felt here in Quadrilatero.This is the commercial heart of the old town center, overflowing with goods on the stands that are scattered along via Pescherie and via Drapperie, and full of noisy sellers and customers going by. To the east of Piazza Maggiore, the grid of streets around Via Clavature (Street of Locksmiths) sits on what was once Roman Bologna. Known as the Quadrilatero, this compact district is a great place for a wander with its market stalls, happening cafes and lavishly stocked gourmet delis. Nowadays the Quadrilatero is the historical center area bounded by piazza Maggiore, via Rizzoli, piazza della Mercanzia, via Castiglione, via Farini, piazza Galvani and via dell’Archiginnasio. Leaving behind us the elegant piazza Maggiore, the path leads to the narrow and odorous alleys of the old medieval market with the characteristic “holes”. Jewelers, butchers, delicatessens, greengrocer’s, bakeries, shops with traditional cuisine and craft activities and other specialized trades are located in these streets. Most of these shops have preserved the historic architecture and furnishing, thus making them genuine artistic treasures.

10. Portico di San Luca

Piazza Maggiore, 40124 Bologna Italy
Excellent
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4.5 based on 432 reviews

Portico di San Luca

Reviewed By Nslater1 - Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

An absolute MUST when visiting Bologna. Wear good shoes, take plenty of water, and stop frequently. Its a good few kilometre's but worth it when you reach the top, with a beautiful vista of Bologna.

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