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Bologna
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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.
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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 University Library of Bologna and Teatro Comunale di Bologna.
Bolognina
While visiting Bolognina, you might make a stop by sights like Ippodromo Arcoveggio and Museum for the Memory of Ustica.
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 University Library of Bologna.
Scandellara
While there might not be top attractions in Scandellara, you can explore the larger area and discover places like University Library of Bologna and EuropAuditorium Theater.
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- Piazza Maggiore
- PalaDozza
- Two Towers
- Basilica of San Petronio
- Fountain of Neptune
- Basilica Santo Stefano
- Via Indipendenza
- Basilica of San Domenico
- Teatro Comunale di Bologna
- Mercato di Mezzo o Quadrilatero
- Palazzo Re Enzo
- Galleria Cavour Shopping Center
- Cattedrale di San Pietro
- Via Zamboni
- Piazza Santo Stefano
- Bologna Museum of Modern Art
- Teatro Duse
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- Palazzo Fantuzzi
- University Library of Bologna
- National Art Gallery of Bologna
- Montagnola Park
- Palazzo Albergati
- Palazzo Bolognini
- Le sette Chiese
- Re Enzo Palace
- Piazza VIII Agosto
- Communal Collection of Fine Arts
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