Bologna in a Day: History, Flavors, and Piazzas

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The home of Culture and Food

Start your day with a traditional Italian breakfast of cappuccino and a pastry at the oldest bakery in town, Pasticceria Gamberini. Their tantalizing selection of pastries is a feast for the eyes and the palate.

Café Pastry Gamberini

Food & Drink

Rustic, longstanding stop for breakfast pastries & elegant cakes, plus tea, coffee & cocktails.

Piazza Maggiore

Art & Culture

City's main square lined with Medieval & Renaissance buildings, lines with cafes & street musicians.

Basilica di San Petronio

Religious

Vast Gothic basilica with an unfinished brick & marble facade, housing 22 art-filled side chapels.

Two Towers

Art & Culture

Landmark symbols of the city built by noble families in the 12th century, offering city views.

A brief walk from the tower, you'll find Trattoria da Me, where you can savour classic Bolognese dishes like tortellini and tagliatelle al ragù.

Trattoria da Me

Food & Drink

Creative variations on dishes like tortellini in broth & mascarpone ice cream in a romantic setting.

Pinacoteca Nazionale

Art & Culture

Museum featuring Italian art from the 13th century to the 1700s, including the Renaissance.

Biblioteca Comunale dell'Archiginnasio

Art & Culture

Library & anatomical theater in a 16th-century building with frescoes & an array of coats of arms.

Conclude your day with a delightful dinner at Osteria dell'Orsa, a quick walk from the Archiginnasio. This traditional osteria is famous for its homemade pasta and local wines.

Osteria dell'Orsa

Food & Drink

Ragu tagliatelle, tortellini soup & schnitzel in a relaxed space with communal tables & local wine.

Bologna in a Day: History, Flavors, and Piazzas

Day 1

Day 1

The home of Culture and Food

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