One Day in Bologna, Bologna, Italy
One country in the world that I will never get bored of exploring is Italy - no matter how many times I visit, it will never seize to amaze me. Let me share with you my experience of spending one day in Bologna. For my Easter break I was looking at visiting a close by destination, a short getaway from Athens and since during my last trip I visited Rome, Florence, Siena and San Gimignano this time round flying into the Emilia-Romagna region seemed like a great idea. I booked my tickets with Ryanair and actually the morning flight is a convenient option as by noon I was already enjoying my first Italian cappuccino at the Piazza Maggiore.
Bologna is not only a historically attractive capital and the 7th most popular city in Italy but it is also a foodies heaven. The Emilia-Romagna region is especially famed for its Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma and the Balsamic Vinegar. One of the Bologna Day Trips which you might like to consider is a Food and Ferrari Tour.
The best place to start your day in Bologna is at the Piazza Maggiore where you can soak in the lively atmosphere by enjoying a cup of coffee or an Aperol Spitz(more on that later, so keep on reading) in the surrounding of the city’s most important historical monuments. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Bologna is not only a historically attractive capital and the 7th most popular city in Italy but it is also a foodies heaven. The Emilia-Romagna region is especially famed for its Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma and the Balsamic Vinegar. One of the Bologna Day Trips which you might like to consider is a Food and Ferrari Tour.
The best place to start your day in Bologna is at the Piazza Maggiore where you can soak in the lively atmosphere by enjoying a cup of coffee or an Aperol Spitz(more on that later, so keep on reading) in the surrounding of the city’s most important historical monuments. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: One Day in Bologna
Guide Location: Italy » Bologna
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Elena Sergeeva
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.passionforhospitality.net/one-day-bologna/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Italy » Bologna
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Elena Sergeeva
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.passionforhospitality.net/one-day-bologna/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Piazza Maggiore
- Piazza Neptunno
- Palazzo D’ Accursio o Comenale
- Basilica di San Petronio
- University of Bologna
- Archiginnasio Palace
- Anatomy Theater
- Porticoes of Bologna
- Sanctuary of San Luca
- Galleria Cavour
- Bella Vita
- Piazza Della Mercanzia
- Two Towers
- Aemilia Hotel
- Ramada Encore Hotel
- Royal Hotel Carlton
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