Travel 2 Days in Bologna: Best Vacation Spots in Bologna

Day 1 | Morning

Two Towers

Ticket Price: 5 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 30-40 Minutes

Location: P.za di Porta Ravegnana, 40126 Bologna BO

The twin towers, one high and the other low, are the iconic buildings of Bologna. The taller one is called "Torredegli Asinelli", while the lower and sloping one next to it is "Torre Garisenda". Both towers were built in the Middle Ages in 1169, when two nobles of equal strength at the time, the Garrisenda and the Asinelli families, fought for leadership of the city. As a result, the former tower collapsed due to the unstable foundation. It was only 48 meters high, and the inclination was 4.0°, which was more inclined than the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. The latter tower was 97 meters high and was the fourth tallest existing tower in Italy. . You can climb to the top and overlook the beauty of the old city. However, there are 498 very steep wooden steps to the top, and it takes a lot of physical strength to go up.

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PrelepoticaPrepametnica: 498 steps but worthed! Amazing view and nice vibe

Day 1 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Two Towers, don’t forget pay a visit to Teatro Anatomico.

Teatro Anatomico

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Sat,9:00am-1:00pm

Ticket Price: 3 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Piazza Galvani 2, 40124 Bologna Italy

The Anatomy Classroom is located on the second floor of the Palazzo Alquinasio. It is the world's first human anatomy lab. It used to be the classroom for anatomy classes at the University of Bologna. Century Europe was still under strict Catholic control, and the blasphemous practice of human dissection was forbidden, while the University of Bologna was granted permission. Now it can be regarded as a museum. There are many countries here, including Chinese, and people who are not good in English can also have fun visiting. The interior decoration of the anatomy classroom is very beautiful. It is a semi-underground room without windows. The interior of the room is decorated with ornate wooden partitions. It is an amphitheatre like a small theater. There is a white stone dissection table in the middle of the room, surrounded by wooden fences. Looking up, you will find that the sun god Apollo is in the center of the ceiling above your head, and there are 12 constellations in the surrounding small lattices. The decoration combining mythology and constellations is very surprising. Around the classroom are full-length portraits of famous doctors in the Middle Ages, and busts of famous doctors and professors from the University of Bologna.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Teatro Anatomico, 051 Room & Breakfast nearby is the best place to stay.

051 Room & Breakfast

051B&B Room & Breakfast offers accommodation with free WiFi throughout in the centre of Bologna, 80 metres from the Two Towers and 5 minutes’ walk from Piazza Maggiore Square and the Cathedral of San Pietro. Rooms are air-conditioned and include a working desk and a TV. Private bathrooms are complete with complimentary toiletries. A sweet Italian breakfast can be enjoyed daily. Restaurants and bars are within 200 metres of the B&B. Tea, coffee and pastries are available for guests in the shared lounge. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 11 km from 051B&B Room & Breakfast. Bologna Centrale train station can be reached in 5 minutes by car.

Day 2 | Morning

Museo Ducati

Opening Hours: Open on Mon,Sun,9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 10 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Via Antonio Cavalieri Ducati 3 Bus stop 13, sto Borgo Panigale, 40132 Borgo Panigale Italy

Ducati is a motorcycle brand born in Bologna in 1926. People who are obsessed with motorcycles must take a look. Reservations are required to visit the museum, and it takes about half an hour to visit the museum.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Museo delle Navi e Collezione di Antiche Carte Geografiche.

Museo delle Navi e Collezione di Antiche Carte Geografiche

Ticket Price: 5 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Via Zamboni 33, Bologna 40126 Italy

The Nautical and Ancient Map Collection Museum was built in Poggi Square in 1724. It is located in the former location of the Institute of Geography and Navigation. The museum collects many important military ship models and ancient maps of the 17th and 18th centuries. Military ship models such as the 17th century warship - LeRoyalLouis, the 18th century warship - LeBienAime and the GaleoneMediceo dating back to the early 18th century. The ancient map collection includes materials such as those from the Institute of Geography and Navigation. The map collection is mainly composed of maps engraved on copper coins and maps drawn in the 17th and 18th centuries.

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