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Bologna, Emília-Romanha

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Fact file

The basics of Bologna

Airport: BLQ
How long: 2 to 3 days
Currency: Euro
Language: Italian
Time zone: UTC+1

Things to do

What to do in Bologna

Porticoes

Nearly 40 km of covered arcades, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the stretch climbing to the San Luca sanctuary.

Piazza Maggiore and San Petronio

The central square and one of the largest brick churches in the world, its façade never completed.

Asinelli and Garisenda towers

The medieval towers left from the dozens the city once had. The Asinelli can be climbed.

Quadrilatero market

Food streets behind the main square, with fresh pasta, cured meats and cheeses.

Modena and Parma

Under an hour by train, the homes of balsamic vinegar, Parma ham and parmesan.

Best time to go

When is the best time to visit Bologna?

April to June and September to October have pleasant weather. Summer is hot and humid, and winter tends to be grey and foggy.

Getting there

How do you get to Bologna?

Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is 15 minutes from the centre on the Marconi Express monorail. Bologna is one of Italy's largest rail hubs, with Florence 35 minutes away by high-speed train.

Best time
Still fine
Low season

How long

How many days do you need in Bologna?

Most itineraries for Bologna call for 2 to 3 days. Less than that still covers the highlights, but leaves little room for weather or tides to interfere.

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