A magical weekend in Bologna

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Itinerary

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Itinerario generale

Morning

Start in Piazza Maggiore, the symbolic center of the city, surrounded by Palazzo d'Accursio, Palazzo del Podestà, and the Fountain of Neptune.

Visit the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the largest in Europe, with its unfinished façade and the longest sundial in the world.

Walk under the porticoes to the Two Towers, the medieval symbol of the city: Garisenda and Asinelli (possibility of climbing the Asinelli Tower for a panoramic view).

Lunch

Savour Bolognese specialties at a downtown osteria: tagliatelle with ragù, tortellini in broth, or lasagna alla Bolognese.

Afternoon

Visit the Santo Stefano Complex, known as "the Seven Churches," a place rich in history and spirituality.

Explore the Quadrilatero and its traditional shops: cured meats, cheeses, fresh pasta, and typical products.

Dinner

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Morning Start in Piazza Maggiore, the symbolic center of the city, surrounded by Palazzo d'Accursio, Palazzo del Podestà, and the Fountain of Neptune. Visit the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the largest in Europe, with its unfinished façade and the longest sundial in the world. Walk under the porticoes to the Two Towers, the medieval symbol of the city: Garisenda and Asinelli (possibility of climbing the Asinelli Tower for a panoramic view). Lunch Savour Bolognese specialties at a downtown osteria: tagliatelle with ragù, tortellini in broth, or lasagna alla Bolognese. Afternoon Visit the Santo Stefano Complex, known as "the Seven Churches," a place rich in history and spirituality. Explore the Quadrilatero and its traditional shops: cured meats, cheeses, fresh pasta, and typical products. Dinner Traditional dinner with PGI cured meats (mortadella, ham), tigelle and crescentine. ddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd

Day 2 – Art, museums and traditions

Morning

Visit the Pinacoteca Nazionale, home to masterpieces by Reni, Carracci, Guercino, and other Emilian masters.

Walk through the university district, one of the oldest in Europe.

Lunch

Try a historic trattoria with dishes like gramigna alla salsiccia or friggione.

Afternoon

Explore the Music Museum or the Medieval Museum, both in the historic center.

Relaxing stroll through the Margherita Garden, the city's most beloved park.

Culinary Experience

Take a Bolognese cooking class to learn how to make handmade tortellini or tagliatelle.

Dinner

Dine at a restaurant offering Emilian cuisine reinterpreted with a modern twist.

Morning Visit the Pinacoteca Nazionale, home to masterpieces by Reni, Carracci, Guercino, and other Emilian masters. Walk through the university district, one of the oldest in Europe. Lunch Try a historic trattoria with dishes like gramigna alla salsiccia or friggione. Afternoon Explore the Music Museum or the Medieval Museum, both in the historic center. Relaxing stroll through the Margherita Garden, the city's most beloved park. Culinary Experience Take a Bolognese cooking class to learn how to make handmade tortellini or tagliatelle. Dinner Dine at a restaurant offering Emilian cuisine reinterpreted with a modern twist.

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Mattina

Percorri il Portico di San Luca, il più lungo del mondo, fino al Santuario di San Luca, con vista sulle colline e sulla pianura.

In alternativa, salita in trenino turistico se si preferisce evitare la camminata.

Pranzo

Pranzo in collina con piatti tipici come tortelloni burro e salvia, crescentine con affettati e vini locali (Pignoletto, Barbera).

Pomeriggio - tempo libero per shopping e ritorno a casa

Mattina Percorri il Portico di San Luca, il più lungo del mondo, fino al Santuario di San Luca, con vista sulle colline e sulla pianura. In alternativa, salita in trenino turistico se si preferisce evitare la camminata. Pranzo Pranzo in collina con piatti tipici come tortelloni burro e salvia, crescentine con affettati e vini locali (Pignoletto, Barbera). Pomeriggio - tempo libero per shopping e ritorno a casa

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Giorno 2 – Arte, musei e tradizioni

Mattina

Visita alla Pinacoteca Nazionale, che ospita capolavori di Reni, Carracci, Guercino e altri maestri emiliani.

Passeggiata nel quartiere universitario, uno dei più antichi d’Europa.

Pranzo

Prova una trattoria storica con piatti come gramigna alla salsiccia o friggione.

Pomeriggio

Esplora il Museo della Musica o il Museo Medievale, entrambi nel centro storico.

Passeggiata rilassante nel Giardino Margherita, il parco cittadino più amato dai bolognesi.

Esperienza culinaria

Partecipa a una lezione di cucina bolognese per imparare a preparare tortellini o tagliatelle fatte a mano.

Cena

Cena in un ristorante che propone cucina emiliana reinterpretata in chiave moderna.

Mattina Visita alla Pinacoteca Nazionale, che ospita capolavori di Reni, Carracci, Guercino e altri maestri emiliani. Passeggiata nel quartiere universitario, uno dei più antichi d’Europa. Pranzo Prova una trattoria storica con piatti come gramigna alla salsiccia o friggione. Pomeriggio Esplora il Museo della Musica o il Museo Medievale, entrambi nel centro storico. Passeggiata rilassante nel Giardino Margherita, il parco cittadino più amato dai bolognesi. Esperienza culinaria Partecipa a una lezione di cucina bolognese per imparare a preparare tortellini o tagliatelle fatte a mano. Cena Cena in un ristorante che propone cucina emiliana reinterpretata in chiave moderna.

Day 3 – Bologna Hills and San Luca

Morning

Walk through the Portico of San Luca, the longest in the world, to the Sanctuary of San Luca, overlooking the hills and plains.

Alternatively, take the tourist train if you prefer to avoid the walk.

Lunch

Lunch in the hills with typical dishes such as tortelloni with butter and sage, crescentine with cured meats, and local wines (Pignoletto, Barbera).

Afternoon - free time for shopping and return home.

Morning Walk through the Portico of San Luca, the longest in the world, to the Sanctuary of San Luca, overlooking the hills and plains. Alternatively, take the tourist train if you prefer to avoid the walk. Lunch Lunch in the hills with typical dishes such as tortelloni with butter and sage, crescentine with cured meats, and local wines (Pignoletto, Barbera). Afternoon - free time for shopping and return home.

Day 1 – The historic heart of Bologna

Morning

Start in Piazza Maggiore, the symbolic center of the city, surrounded by Palazzo d'Accursio, Palazzo del Podestà, and the Fountain of Neptune.

Visit the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the largest in Europe, with its unfinished façade and the longest sundial in the world.

Walk under the porticoes to the Two Towers, the medieval symbol of the city: Garisenda and Asinelli (possibility of climbing the Asinelli Tower for a panoramic view).

Lunch

Savour Bolognese specialties at a downtown osteria: tagliatelle with meat sauce, tortellini in broth, or lasagna alla Bolognese.

Afternoon

Visit the Santo Stefano Complex, known as "the Seven Churches," a place rich in history and spirituality.

Explore the Quadrilatero and its traditional shops: cured meats, cheeses, fresh pasta, and typical products.

Dinner

Traditional dinner with PGI cured meats (mortadella, ham), tigelle and crescentine.

Morning Start in Piazza Maggiore, the symbolic center of the city, surrounded by Palazzo d'Accursio, Palazzo del Podestà, and the Fountain of Neptune. Visit the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the largest in Europe, with its unfinished façade and the longest sundial in the world. Walk under the porticoes to the Two Towers, the medieval symbol of the city: Garisenda and Asinelli (possibility of climbing the Asinelli Tower for a panoramic view). Lunch Savour Bolognese specialties at a downtown osteria: tagliatelle with meat sauce, tortellini in broth, or lasagna alla Bolognese. Afternoon Visit the Santo Stefano Complex, known as "the Seven Churches," a place rich in history and spirituality. Explore the Quadrilatero and its traditional shops: cured meats, cheeses, fresh pasta, and typical products. Dinner Traditional dinner with PGI cured meats (mortadella, ham), tigelle and crescentine.