Bologna
Neighborhoods
Each district has its own personality
Bologna Neighborhoods
Find the right area for your travel style
Centro Storico & Piazza Maggiore
The medieval heart: Piazza Maggiore flanked by Gothic palaces, the unfinished Basilica di San Petronio, the Archiginnasio Anatomical Theatre, and the Two Towers defining the skyline.
Quadrilatero
The medieval food market: specialty shops with Parmigiano wheels in windows, mortadella sliced to order, fresh pasta drying on racks, balsamic vinegar, and the Mercato di Mezzo for lunch.
University Quarter & Santo Stefano
The oldest university in the Western world (founded 1088) and its surrounding neighbourhood: Via Zamboni student bars, the Complesso di Santo Stefano (seven churches, the best piazza in Bologna), and Pinacoteca Nazionale.
San Luca & the Hills
The 666-arch portico climb to the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca on the hilltop: the longest covered walkway in the world and the best view over Bologna and the Po Valley.