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Archiginnasio of Bologna
Ranked #1 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Educational Sites
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Ranked #2 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Historic Sites; Religious Sites
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Ranked #3 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: History Museums
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Ranked #4 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Museums
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Ranked #5 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Theatres; Architectural Buildings
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Ranked #6 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
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Ranked #7 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites
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Ranked #8 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Observation Decks/ Towers

Tower Asinelli Bologna When travel for business normally  have not enough time for leisure. If you have free time in Bologna visit the Two Towers. Well: 498 wooden steps to the... more »

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Ranked #9 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Libraries
Owner description: Salaborsa is the Bologna city multimedia and general information library, which every day provides users of all ages with... more » Owner description: Salaborsa is the Bologna city multimedia and general information library, which every day provides users of all ages with books, newspapers, magazines, videos, cds, data banks, along with cabled and and wi-fi internet connections. Access to the library is free. To take advantage of certain services it is necessary to register and show the membership card. « less
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Ranked #10 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Religious Sites
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Ranked #11 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Speciality Museums; Factory Tours
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Ranked #12 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Architectural Buildings
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Ranked #13 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites
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Ranked #14 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites
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Ranked #15 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Museums
Owner description: The Music Museum of Bologna is home to the nine rooms of the exhibition, which illustrate about six centuries of the history... more » Owner description: The Music Museum of Bologna is home to the nine rooms of the exhibition, which illustrate about six centuries of the history of European music. There are over one hundred paintings of famous people from the music world, which are a part of the picture gallery started by Padre Giovanni Battista Martini, more than eighty antique musical instruments, and a large selection of valuable historical documents, such as treatises, volumes, opera libretti, letters, manuscripts, original musical scores, etc. « less
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Ranked #16 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Ranked #17 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Historic Sites; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
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Ranked #18 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Museums
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Ranked #19 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Ranked #20 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Art Museums
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Ranked #21 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Historic Sites; Religious Sites
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Ranked #22 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Government Buildings
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Ranked #23 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Historic Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals; Libraries; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Ranked #24 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Ranked #25 of 107 attractions in Bologna
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Ranked #26 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Science Museums; Museums
Owner description: Against the extraordinary backdrop of the 16th-century wall paintings that decorate the building, the Museo di Palazzo Poggi... more » Owner description: Against the extraordinary backdrop of the 16th-century wall paintings that decorate the building, the Museo di Palazzo Poggi reconstructs the paths of research and education that gave Bologna its sterling scientific reputation in the modern age: the Ulisse Aldrovandi Museum, the Ferdinando Cospi Collection, the collections amassed by Luigi Ferdinando Marsili, and the furnishings and instruments that belonged to the 18th-century Istituto delle Scienze.Based on 18th-century documentation and the scientific production of those who played a leading role during an extraordinary period in Italian culture, the museum brings a substantial part of Bologna’s scientific collections back to its 18th-century venue. It recreates the setting and system of relationships that made these collections an important part of the “scientific mentality” of the era, transforming them into essential documents that now allow us to interpret the modern scientific culture. « less
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Ranked #27 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: History Museums
Owner description: The Civic Archaeological Museum of Bologna is located in the heart of the city, inside Palazzo Galvani, close to Piazza... more » Owner description: The Civic Archaeological Museum of Bologna is located in the heart of the city, inside Palazzo Galvani, close to Piazza Maggiore and the Church of San Petronio. The first construction of this building dated back to the XV century. Modifications and renovations continued up to 1881, when it was definitively opened to the public as a Museum.You can reach the Museum using any bus that runs through Piazza Maggiore. This museum is among the most important in archeological finds in Italy and is highly representative of the local history from prehistoric period to Roman Age. Additionally, its ancient Egyptian collection is among the most important in Europe. « less
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Ranked #28 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #29 of 107 attractions in Bologna
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Ranked #30 of 107 attractions in Bologna
Category: Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
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