Most Tourists Skip Bologna — Here’s Why You Shouldn’t

Bologna is one of Italy’s most authentic and overlooked cities — perfect for a day or overnight trip from Rome, Florence, or Venice. It’s packed with incredible food, history, and architecture, plus a few Michelangelo gems that most travelers miss. This video shares how to get to Bologna, plus the top things to see, do, eat, and explore once you’re there. From its famous porticoes and lively markets to stunning views and local cuisine, you’ll see why Bologna deserves a place on every Italy itinerary. *👉🏻 Best Tours & Experiences in Bologna:* 🍝Tastes & Traditions of Bologna: Food Tour with Market Visit: https://fas.st/t/Vr2iYwvP 🚶‍♂️Exclusive Bologna Private Walking Tour: https://livtours.com/tours/exclusive-bologna-private-walking-tour?af_code=7QLR30Q 🍝Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More: https://vi.me/9RZ3M 🚶‍♂️Bologna Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour: https://vi.me/flf1U 🍝Bologna: Pasta Tagliatelle Ragu Cooking Class: https://gyg.me/54pPwK1J *🛌 Find accommodation near Bologna:* https://booking.stay22.com/romewise/WMmIi9JdA- *🚖 Book your airport transfer for a stress-free arrival* https://www.book-online-transfers.com/en/romewise-airport-taxi?utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=yt-bologna-things-to-see *🗺️ Map of many of the places we recommend in Bologna, including places mentioned in this video:* https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1wD5jaLOLyVzU6n6lxXhhjkng06RG3V0&usp=sharing *👌More useful links:* Best Day Trips from Rome: https://www.romewise.com/day-trips-from-rome.html Where to Find Michelangelo: https://www.romewise.com/michelangelo-in-rome.html Romewise Top Travel Resources: https://www.romewise.com/top-travel-resources.html Casa Mia Tours - https://casamiatours.com/ *⌚ CHAPTERS* 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Arriving at Bologna 03:05 Visiting the Food Market of Mercato delle Erbe 06:21 Bologna's Porticoes 06:44 Lunch, Shopping, and walking around 09:12 Basilica of San Domenico 09:58 Santo Stefano Complex - Seven Churches 11:58 Bologna's Towers 13:22 Piazza Maggiore and San Petronio 14:25 City Hall 14:58 Archiginnasio University of Bologna 15:19 More Things to See and Do in Bologna *🍿WATCH NEXT:* https://youtu.be/SWhCSMmt2rM?si=yXreF2aHQM3lfYiZ 3-day Itinerary For First-time Visitors: https://youtu.be/dYhJ_7wWCHk?si=kssM8zanRB199aVO *🛍 SHOP FOR YOUR TRIP TO ITALY* https://www.amazon.com/shop/romewise?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_QXW2ADH60VQX5DPNX884 FOLLOW US: 🏛Romewise - Your go-to Guide to Rome 🏛 🔗 Website - https://romewise.com/ 👍 Facebook - https://facebook.com/romewise/ 📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/romewise/ JOIN THE ROMEWISE COMMUNITY - https://facebook.com/groups/romewise ⚜️Florencewise - Your go-to Guide to Florence ⚜ 🔗 Website - https://florencewise.com/ 👍 Facebook - https://facebook.com/florencewise 🖼️ Pinterest - https://pinterest.com/@florencewise 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/florencewise.official/ JOIN THE FLORENCEWISE COMMUNITY - https://facebook.com/groups/florencewise SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE TIPS, CONTENT & TRAVEL DISCOUNTS ROMEWISE NEWSLETTER (FREE Rome Trip Planning Guide) - https://mailchi.mp/romewise/sign-up FLORENCEWISE NEWSLETTER (FREE Florence Trip Planning Guide) - https://mailchi.mp/florencewise/subscribe __________ #romewise #italy #bologna __________ ⚖️ DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in the video or that I think you might find useful. We participate in the Amazon Services LLC associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to amazon.com and affiliated sites. This helps support the channel at no cost to you. You are in NO WAY obligated to use these links. © COPYRIGHT: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Romewise. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others provided you link back to my channel. ™️ Romewise and Florencewise are registered trademarks. All rights reserved.