Historic Center Travel Guide
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Piazza Maggiore
You can learn about the history of Bologna with a trip to Piazza Maggiore. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Two Towers
You can learn about the history of Bologna with a stop at Two Towers. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Basilica of San Petronio
You can learn about the history of Bologna with a trip to Basilica of San Petronio. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Fountain of Neptune
Learn about the local history of Bologna with a stop at Fountain of Neptune. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Via Indipendenza
Find out about the history of Bologna when you take a trip to Via Indipendenza. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Basilica Santo Stefano
You can learn about the history of Bologna with a trip to Basilica Santo Stefano. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Historic Center

Royal Hotel Carlton
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Starhotels Excelsior
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

UNA Hotels Bologna Centro
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hotel Internazionale
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hotel Palace
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

NH Bologna de la Gare
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center

L'antico Ghetto Ebraico
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in L'antico Ghetto Ebraico. You might want to make time for a stop at Via Zamboni or Jewish Museum.

Quadrilatero
If you're spending some time in Quadrilatero, Galleria Cavour Shopping Center and Piazza Maggiore are top sights worth seeing.

Cirenaica
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cirenaica and surrounding area, you can visit Teatro Comunale di Bologna and Via Zamboni.
Bolognina
While visiting Bolognina, you might make a stop by sights like Ippodromo Arcoveggio and Teatro Testoni Ragazzi.

San Donato
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Donato and surrounding area, you can visit EuropAuditorium Theater and Bologna Botanical Gardens.

Scandellara
While there might not be top attractions in Scandellara, you can explore the larger area and discover places like EuropAuditorium Theater and Teatro Comunale di Bologna.
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- Piazza Maggiore
- PalaDozza
- Two Towers
- Basilica of San Petronio
- Fountain of Neptune
- Via Indipendenza
- Basilica Santo Stefano
- Mercato di Mezzo o Quadrilatero
- Basilica of San Domenico
- Palazzo Re Enzo
- Cattedrale di San Pietro
- Teatro Comunale di Bologna
- Galleria Cavour Shopping Center
- Via Zamboni
- Teatro Duse
- Bologna Museum of Modern Art
- Piazza Santo Stefano
- Piazza VIII Agosto
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- Montagnola Park
- University Library of Bologna
- Le sette Chiese
- Palazzo Albergati
- National Art Gallery of Bologna
- Finestrella di Via Piella
- International Music Museum and Library
- Palazzo Fantuzzi
- Il Magico Voltone del Palazzo Re Enzo
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