🇮🇹 Bologna, Italy
Bologna is the "Learned, Fat and Red": home to the world's oldest university, the world capital of Italian cuisine and a city of characteristic UNESCO porticoes. Tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù and mortadella make it unmissable for food lovers.
✓ Piazza Maggiore✓ Two Towers✓ UNESCO porticoes✓ Basilica of San Petronio✓ Mercato di Mezzo
📅 Best time to visit
March–May and September–November
🌤 Climate
Humid continental climate with cold winters and hot, humid summers. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons to visit.
🏨 Where to stay
The historic centre, enclosed by the portico, is the best area to stay. Near the station there are cheaper hotels, useful for those arriving by train.
🏨 Hotels in Bologna💡 Practical tips
- BLQ airport is 6 km from the centre, connected by Tper Aerobus (30 min)
- The centre is easily walkable
- Unified ticket for buses and urban trains available at tobacconists
❓ Frequently asked questions
How long is the Naples–Bologna flight?
Scheduled duration: 1 h 5 min.
Is Bologna a good base for visiting Emilia-Romagna?
Yes, it's excellent: from Bologna you can easily reach Modena, Parma, Ferrara and Ravenna.