Central Italy's Dolce Vita
Travel through Tuscany and Umbria by rail, slowly linking Siena, Perugia, and hill towns set among vineyards and olive groves.
Bologna, Italy’s culinary capital, is a city of arcades, red-roofed buildings, and gastronomic delights. The Two Towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, stand as symbols of the city, while the University of Bologna is Europe’s oldest. Bologna’s food markets and trattorias showcase its culinary tradition, making it a paradise for food lovers.
Neighbourhoods in and around Bologna
Holidays by land and sea
Explore Bologna's history of modern technology at the La Macchina del Tempo.
Visit the vibrant Piazza Maggiore to see the city's most important buildings, such as the Basilica of San Petronio, the Palazzo dei Notai and the Palazzo d’Accursio (amongst others).
The well-preserved 16th-century Anatomical Theatre of the Archiginnasio was formerly used by Bologna's medical school, and is now a public museum, highlighting part of the city's academic legacy.
Climb the Asinelli Tower, the taller of Bologna’s Two Towers, to its 97m summit via 498 steps. Enjoy panoramic views of the terracotta rooftops and learn about its medieval architectural history.
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