What's Historic Center Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Historic Center, especially its shops and historical sites. Enjoy the neighborhood's museums and cafes. Spend an afternoon at Museo della Specola or International Music Museum and Library. There's plenty more to see, including Via Indipendenza and Piazza VIII Agosto.
How to Get to Historic Center
Flying to:
- Bologna Airport (BLQ), 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Historic Center
Things to See and Do in and around Historic Center
What to See in Historic Center
- Culinary Institute of Bologna For Foodies- Cooking Classes In Bologna
- Via Indipendenza
- Piazza VIII Agosto
- Cattedrale di San Pietro
- Palazzo Re Enzo
Things to Do in Historic Center
- Via Zamboni
- Teatro Comunale di Bologna
- Mercato di Mezzo o Quadrilatero
- Mercato Delle Erbe
- Galleria Cavour Shopping Center
Other Popular Historic Center Attractions
- Two Towers
- Fountain of Neptune
- Piazza Maggiore
- Palazzo d'Accursio
- Basilica of San Petronio
When Is the Best Time to Visit Bologna?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 75°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 43°F)
- Rainiest months: May, November, February, September (average 4 inches of rainfall)