Opening hours | Open every day, with timeslots every 15 minutes (.00, .15, .30, .45). First entrance at 10 am, the last timeslot at 6.15 pm. The season commences April 21. The Santuario di Madonna di San Luca is a church upon a hill above the city and is a Bologna must see.

Bologna ( / b ə ˈ l oʊ n j ə/, UK also / b ə ˈ l ɒ n j ə/, Italian: [boˈloɲɲa] ⓘ; Emilian: Bulåggna [buˈlʌɲːa]; Latin: Bononia) is a city in and the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region in Northern Italy, of which it is also its largest. It is the seventh most populous city in Italy, with about 400,000 inhabitants and 150 different nationalities. [4] Its metropolitan area is home to more than 1,000,000 people. [5] It is known as the Fat City for its rich cuisine, and the Red City for its red tiled rooftops and, more recently, its leftist politics. It is also called the Learned City because it is home to the oldest university in the world. [6] Most importantly, of course, the food is delicious. The menu includes traditional Bolognese dishes (tortelloni is the only vegetarian one) and a changing weekly menu of more creative plates of pasta.

9. Santuario di Madonna di San Luca

Some of the recommended pieces include Raphael’s Ecstasy of St. Cecilia, The Visitation by Tintoretto, and Madonna di Santa Margherita by Parmigianino. The final half of the walk is mostly stairs - many of them, however the views over Bologna as you ascend are breathtaking. Our Strategic Plan is hinged upon 4 key principles and 4 areas: Teaching and student community, Research, People, Society. Last to mention: if you come by car be careful NOT PARKING or DRIVING in the city center. Better to ask the host or hotel receptionist, many tourists don’t see the signals and get an expensive fine. Thanks for writing about Bologna!

Go to the Sala Borsa. Much more than just a city library, this property is worth a visit, at the very least. Where | Everywhere in Bologna, or via della Moline, student quarter of Bologna (near Piazza Guiseppe Verdi), Quadrilatero Ancient Organs | San Petronius is home to the oldest functioning organ in the world, built in 1470 by Lorenzo da Prato. It's also home to another 400 year old organ. The charming Cavaticcio garden is just a few steps from the MAMbo. This enchanting place is what remains of the ancient port area. Despite the enormous changes it is still possible to see part of the Navile canal emerging inside the garden. 20. Attend an Aperitivo on the top of the tower

Ahimé, owned by three young hipsters pushes the envelope via their ethos - opening the door between the garden and the city. Their seasonal produce comes from the local area, yet the dishes are modern, simple, and delicious. Honestly, this was our favourite meal in Bologna, so make sure you book well in advance before visiting Bologna.