Excursions in Bologna

It does not matter if you are a lover of good food or an aesthete, an adventurer or hunter of architectural marvels, Bologna will become the brightest page on your trip to Italy. Under the guidance of a competent guide, the principal city of the north-eastern region of Emilia-Romagna will be unraveled in front of you from every side.

Sightseeing tours of Bolognaare waiting for you; in such tours, you will introduce yourself with the following iconic sights of the city:

• the gothic basilica of San Petronio – the unfinished gigantic structure with 22 chapels, and a piquancy of the main square of Bologna;
• Basilica of Madonna di San Luca of 12th century (the excursion contemplates an impressive ascension on a sylvan 300-meter-high hill through a covered gallery with 666 arches);
• the legendary university, founded more than 900 years ago (with an English-speaking guide you will be able to visit its old classrooms, and also to have a rest in one of the student bars);
• twin towers that have been on guard of the city since 1119 (a tour for 5 euros only will take you through the 498 steps ladder atop of Asinelli, from which the whole city will appear before you).

After exploring the monumental antiquities, proceed with an English-speaking guide to the Museum of Modern Art. This gallery will surprise you with the pieces of Italian experimental art of the 70s and with exclusive cocktails in the bar – gathering spot of the cultural elite of the city.

What about some experiments with gastronomic delights? Any guide will advise you to try Italian ice cream in the gelateria Cremeria Mascarella. Desserts with the taste of tequila, lime, and tarocco will be the quintessence of pleasure.

Do not resist the pleasure to breath in the fresh air of Giardini Margarita. A tour of the biggest park in Bologna will promise a meeting with its lovely dweller – turtles! Here you should indispensably stop at the local cafe Le Serre to listen to live music with a short drink.