We have reviews of the best places to see in Bologna. Book an hotel and find all information on accommodation, restaurants, places to see, events and activities. (Conversely, we’ve found to our dismay that many restaurant owners in southern Italy, especially in beach towns, close up shop during the winter months.
Thanks again.In the past there were no tourist at all, so I'm very happy to see that now there are, even if not the same quantity of many ther towns (and this is positive for certain aspects), but seeing tourists, mainly from abroad, walking around the centre gives to the town an international atmosphere I really love.Hope you did not misunderstand. Eat all the Bolognese specialties! Start in Piazza Maggiore and wander inside the Basilica di San Petronio, dedicated to the fifth-century bishop and patron saint of the city, St Petronius. I laughed out loud about the comment about taking pictures of the food - that is us too. ... We have decided to base ourselves in Bologna for 5-6 days and do day trips to Parma, Modena, Florence as well as spend time getting to know your beloved Bologna. Nice to know that it’s a city for all seasons.THe porticoes saved us on many days! There’s something of a Bologna secret along the way, in via Piella. I’m not quite convinced as I’m not a fan of winter at all, but that Porcini mushroom risotto certainly makes it look tempting. Take bus 20 (buy a ticket for €1.30 from local newsagents) from the San Pietro bus stop on via dell’Indipendenza heading for Casalecchio di Reno and get off the Meloncello stop. What a shame! Even the city’s own Leaning Tower has never drawn the hordes that flock to Pisa. In january in Bologna, the climate is relatively dry (with 2.3in of precipitation over 8 days). Have only been into Bologna in September and November and found it a good place to visit. Do not forget to cover yourself! Please can anyone advise what the weather is generally like towards end of January? Too bad I missed the Marconi exhibit.There are far fewer tourists in winter: No lines or queuesMany of the foods for which Bologna is known throughout the world are best enjoyed in winter because they tend to be rich and hearty.Shop window on Via Clavature, BolognaBut during our first off-season visit to the city in late February, we discovered there are many reasons to visit Bologna in winter. The climate is rather cold around this city the month of january. Bologna is not a tourist city, there are some but nothing to do with Florence, Rome or Venice, so you won't find places for tourists, any restaurant in centre or out, any bar, café is 1st of all a place for "bolognesi".. As for monuments or other places, forget long lines or big groups, you can go anywhere and find mainly local people. I still hope to get to Bologna one of these days, Any season sounds like a great time to visit.I’ve just spent 3 weeks in Italy but missed Bologna. You can visit the Christmas tree on the small piazza next to Piazza Maggiore that houses the statue of Neptune. 1. I\’m also a big fan of traveling when there are fewer crowds. Step indoors. Santuario di Madonna di San Luca. We hope you'll join the conversation by posting to an open topic or starting a new one.Cold, even very cold, sometimes snowy but not particulary rainy!Thank you. Also, I love the artwork and the photos!Porcini mushroom risotto at Trattoria da Nello, BolognaPiazza Maggiore on a snowy winter evening – February 2018Shop window on Via Farina, BolognaLovely post about Bologna in winter. That's exactly what I wanted to hear.This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. January is its dryest month. Things to Do in Bologna Italy is a well-known food lover's destination, and Bologna is at the epicenter of the country's culinary heart. Well worth a visit is the Basilica Santuario Santo Stefano – a complex of seven churches from different ages founded by Bishop Petronius in the fifth century on the site of the ruins of an ancient temple to the goddess Isis.3.
Eating luscious Italian food, taking a cooking class and exploring museums would be a wonderful journey.While Bologna is generally considered to be one of the more economical cities of Italy, rates for lodging are even less from November to March than in they are in peak tourist seasons. Very excited to visit and looking forward to the experience.