Bologna

Tips for visiting Bologna

• The porticoes are a UNESCO World Heritage listing and keep you dry in the rain.
• Eat tagliatelle al ragù and tortellini. They are local specialities.
• The markets of the Quadrilatero are the place for cheese, cured meats and fresh pasta.
• Climb the Asinelli tower for the view, and book a slot online.

Dates, prices and rules change, so check official sites before you travel.

Getting to Bologna by train

Train is the easiest way to get here. Bologna Centrale is a major hub. High-speed trains reach Florence, Milan, Rome and Venice, and regional trains run to Modena, Parma, Ferrara and Ravenna.

Check times and book on Trenitalia Also Italo (high-speed routes)

Trenitalia is Italy's main train operator and runs regional, intercity and high-speed (Frecciarossa) trains. Italo is a second operator on the main high-speed lines. We do not show live timetables. Times and fares change, so check before you travel.

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