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Bologna is a word firmly associated with food in the American mind, and rightly so. But the sausage we usually associate with the city is nothing like the gastronomical delight that is true Bolognese cuisine. Ragu, prosciutto, salami, tortellini and tagliatelli are only some of the delicious dishes native to the city. Of course there’s much more to a Bologna vacation than eating: one of the last walled cities in Europe, this medieval town is chock full of historic treasures, including the oldest university on the planet. The abundance of students has made sure there are plenty of trendy clubs, bars and cafes in this fantastic city as well.

The historic city center is the best place to stay if you want to spend most of your time exploring the main sights on your Bologna vacation. Ensconced by the walls that have protected the city for hundreds of years and surrounded by medieval buildings and cobblestone streets, you might feel transported back a few hundred years yourself. The university district centered around Via Zamboni is filled with dozens of trendy bars, cafes and restaurants. The students milling around at all hours of the day and night give the neighborhood a lively, youthful vibe perfect for visitors looking for fun in this city of Emilia-Romanga.

Attractions and Sightseeing tour in Bologna

What to see and do in Bologna ?

Bologna’s impressive walls have been protecting it since the times of the Romans. One of the best ways to see the city is to walk through the it’s 666 historic porticos starting from the Porta Saragozza, one of the 12 ancient original city gates, and ending at San Luca, a 17th century church perched atop a hill overlooking the city that offers some spectacular views. You can walk the 28 miles of porticos protected from the sun or rain; a Byzantine icon of the Madonna has followed this same route since the 1400s during the religious procession during the Feast of the Ascension.

Don’t pass up the chance to visit the oldest functioning university in the entire world on your Bologna vacation. Founded in 1088, the University of Bologna has been the alma mater of thousands of noteworthy students, including Dante, Petrarch, Erasmus and Copernicus. The university also features several unique museums you can visit for free, including the Museum of Military Architecture which features some incredible models of Bologna’s fortifications and the Museo Europeo degli Studenti dedicated entirely to the culture and lifestyle of university students throughout the centuries. The university’s botanical garden is one of the oldest in Europe and definitely worth a visit, as is the Museo della Sepcola housed in the astronomy tower.

Bolognese cuisine is renowned as being some of the best in all Italy, and you’ll be hard pressed to find a bad meal during your Bologna vacation. Even a simple plate of traditional salumi e formaggi (cured meat and cheese) is incredibly delicious. It would be a sin to leave without trying some of the world-famous bologna sausage or ragù alla Bolognese. Prosciutto, mortadella, salami, tortellini and tagliatelli: you’ll find only the freshest and the best of each here. Of course, no meal would be complete without a refreshing glass of one of the wines the region is so famous for.