Italy

Bologna

Italy's food capital and oldest university town, where dozens of kilometres of UNESCO-listed porticoes keep you out of the rain.

Routes through Bologna

Bologna

Bologna in three days: porticoes, markets and a day in Modena

Eat your way through Italy's food capital under its porticoes, walk the arcade up to San Luca, and take a short train to Modena for balsamic vinegar and aged Parmigiano.

Duration
3–4 days
Budget
€280–420 per person
Best season
Mar–Nov
  • food
  • architecture
  • walking
  • wine