Highlights from Bologna

  • Walking up all the stair to the top of the Asinelli Tower, and seeing a 360 degree view of Bologna
  • Trying Bolognese pasta where it originated from
  • Seeing all the red, orange, and yellow colored buildings

The Top Things to Do in Bologna

I absolutely fell in love with the city of Bologna. I loved it so much I even looked at real estate and considered moving there - legitimately, not just for fun. Maybe one day that will happen but for now, let's break down the things you can't miss while your in the "Red City" (aptly named because of all the red roofs you see).

Visit the two towers

From just about anywhere in the city, you will see the two towers that are centrally located in Bologna. When I was there, you could get tickets to walk up to the top of the Asinelli Torre, but unfortunately, it has been closed, as it is no longer safe to walk up.

So because of that, enjoy the view that I was able to see from the top of the tower.

Also, I got to see a proposal while I was at the top. She said yes!

Walk around to see all the porticos

Bologna is known to have tons of porticos all around town. Spend some time walking around to see all types of them. Many are very decorative and Instagram-worthy.

Where to Stay in Bologna

I recommend staying as close as you can in the city center to the two towers. The historic center of Bologna is very walkable, so it will be easy to get around and see all the sights if you are within the circle.

Use the interactive map below to check out hotels and B&Bs that work with the dates when you will be in Bologna.

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