Bologna

Bologna is a city of medieval towers, Renaissance piazzas, and Baroque palazzi. It is a place of museums, churches, and contemporary art. Most importantly, Bologna is a city of food, with world-famous dishes like tortellini and tortelloni, mortadella, and prosciutto di Parma making this regional capital one of the best tourist destinations in Italy.
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Top places to visit

1Piazza Maggiore

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Plaza
Sights & Landmarks
Piazza Maggiore is a large and beautiful square in the heart of the old town of Bologna, Italy. The square is surrounded by some of the most important medieval and Renaissance buildings in the city, including Palazzo del Podesta, Palazzo dAccursio, Palazzo dei Notai, Basilica of San Petronio and Palazzo dei Banchi.

2Two Towers

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Observation Decks & Towers
Points of Interest & Landmarks
The Two Towers, also known as the Leaning Tower of Bologna, is a medieval leaning tower located in Bologna, Italy. The tower is composed of two separate towers connected by a walkway and has an incline of 10%. The tower offers incredible views over the cityscape. You will need to book a ticket in advance and climb quite a few steps to get close to the top.
P.za di Porta Ravegnana, 40126 Bologna BO, Italyhttps://www.bolognawelcome.com/it/esperienze/112542/Le-due-Torri

3Basilica di San Petronio

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Basilica
Sights & Landmarks
The Basilica di San Petronio in Bologna, Italy, is a vast Gothic basilica with an unfinished brick and marble facade. The church houses 22 art-filled side chapels, making it one of the city's most popular tourist destinations. With a length of 132 metres and a width of 60 metres, the Basilica di San Petronio is the sixth largest church in Europe.
Piazza Maggiore, 40124 Bologna BO, Italyhttps://www.basilicadisanpetronio.org/

4Fontana del Nettuno

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Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
The Fountain of Neptune in Bologna, Italy is a large and impressive bronze sculpture depicting the god of the sea. The statue was created by Giambologna in the 16th century as a celebration of Pope Pius IV's greatness. Due to its big dimensions, Bolognese people call it "al Zigant," or "the Giant." The fountain is located in the square known as Maggiore Piazza in central Bologna.
Piazza del Nettuno, 40124 Bologna BO, Italyhttp://nettuno.comune.bologna.it/

5Biblioteca Comunale dell'Archiginnasio

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Library
Public library
The Biblioteca Comunale dell'Archiginnasio is the largest library in Emilia-Romagna and one of the oldest libraries in Europe. The building is two-story with an interesting architecture and contains the world's largest collection of manuscripts, letters, books, drawings, and prints.
Piazza Galvani, 1, 40124 Bologna BO, Italyhttp://www.archiginnasio.it/

Top places to eat

1Trattoria dal Biassanot

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Italian restaurant
The Trattoria dal Biassanot is a great Italian restaurant that offers a variety of dishes including pasta plates and steak. The food here is authentic and delicious, and the atmosphere is cozy and warm. This is the perfect place to enjoy a taste of real Emilia cuisine.
Via Piella, 16, 40126 Bologna BO, Italyhttp://dalbiassanot.it/

2Donatello

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Northern Italian restaurant
Italian restaurant
Donatello is a northern Italian restaurant that has been in business since 1903. It is known for its excellent food, comfortable atmosphere, and decent service. The walls are covered with photographs of customers and artists who have dined at the restaurant.
Via Augusto Righi, 8, 40126 Bologna BO, Italyhttp://www.ristorantedonatello.it/

3Trattoria da Me

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Restaurant
The traditional trattoria Trattoria da Me is a hidden gem in Bologna, serving up some of the best food around in both quality and value.
Via S. Felice, 50a, 40122 Bologna BO, Italyhttp://www.trattoriadame.it/

4Sfoglia Rina

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Restaurant
If you have a passion for handmade pasta, Sfoglia Rina is the ideal place for you. Located in Bologna, it offers some of the finest pasta dishes in town. Their extensive menu consists of both traditional options such as tortellini in broth and tagliatelle al ragu, as well as innovative creations like black cappelletti with cauliflower cream, hazelnuts, and sunroot chips.
Via Castiglione, 5/b, 40124 Bologna BO, Italyhttp://www.sfogliarina.it/contatti

5La Verace

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Mediterranean restaurant
Wood-oven pizza & classic Bolognese dishes in an easygoing restaurant with bare stone walls.
Via Cairoli, 16/b, 40121 Bologna BO, Italyhttp://www.ristorantelaverace.it/

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