Bologna

Travel Guide

A street with outdoor cafes, a statue, and historic buildings.
A historic street with ornate buildings, a prominent tower, and pedestrians.
A bustling market street with vendors selling fresh produce and other goods.
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Where to stay in Bologna

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A bustling street with historic buildings, a prominent tower, and a tram.

Historic Center

Historic Center is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Via Indipendenza and Piazza VIII Agosto.

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by brick arches and a patterned wall.
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Santo Stefano

Santo Stefano is known for its charming coffeehouses, and you can make a stop by Basilica of San Domenico and Teatro Duse while in the area.

A canal with a bridge, a yellow building, and a reflection of the sky.

Navile

Unique features of Navile include the museums and historic sites. Make a stop by Navile Shopping Centre or Ippodromo Arcoveggio while you're exploring the area.

A historic brick tower with arched windows and a tiled roof.

San Donato

While visiting San Donato, you might make a stop by sights like EuropAuditorium Theater and Virtus Arena.

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Saragozza-Porto

Saragozza-Porto is known for its great bars, and you can make a stop by Villa delle Rose and Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca while in the area.

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