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Top things to do in Bologna

22 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

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Museum5

Museo per la Memoria di Ustica

581 reviews

A poignant museum dedicated to the memory of the 1980 Ustica massacre, housed in a former church with evocative installations.

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What is the most visited attraction in Bologna?

Museo per la Memoria di Ustica draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Bologna, with 581 of them, rated 5.0 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

Which place in Bologna do visitors rate highest?

La Pasta Madre holds the highest rating in Bologna among places with a meaningful number of reviews, at 5.0 out of 5 from 55 reviews. It is less busy than Museo per la Memoria di Ustica, which is often exactly why it scores better.

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Religious site
Religious site4.5

Chiesa di San Giacomo Maggiore

173 reviews

A historic 13th-century Augustinian church in Bologna, known for its Renaissance frescoes and serene atmosphere.

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Chiesa di San Martino

95 reviews

A historic church in Bologna known for its Romanesque architecture and serene atmosphere.

Sight
Sight4.5

Caffe Rubik

73 reviews

A cozy café near Bologna's center serving excellent coffee, pastries, and light fare with a modern vibe.

Museum
Museum3.5

Museo Ebraico di Bologna

66 reviews

A museum in Bologna's former Jewish ghetto showcasing the history and culture of the local Jewish community through artifacts, documents, and a restored synagogue.

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Market5

La Pasta Madre

55 reviews

A market in Bologna, Italy, specializing in fresh pasta and local delicacies, near Hotel Elizabeth.

Landmark
Landmark3.5

Via Zamboni

51 reviews

Bologna's historic university street lined with arcades, cafes, and academic buildings, buzzing with student energy.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Park of Montagnola, Bologna

Historic park with a monumental staircase, pond, and shaded paths in central Bologna.

Museum
Museum

Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica

A museum dedicated to the history of music, featuring rare instruments, scores, and manuscripts.

Landmark
Landmark

Arco del Meloncello, Bologna

Monumental 18th-century arch marking the start of the portico leading to the Sanctuary of San Luca.

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Museum

Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna

Modern art museum in a former bakery, featuring 20th-century and contemporary works.

Religious site
Religious site

Madonna di San Luca, Bologna

A hilltop sanctuary reached by the world's longest portico, offering panoramic views of Bologna.

Museum
Museum

Certosa di Bologna

A monumental cemetery with impressive sculptures, a museum, and a peaceful atmosphere steeped in history.

Religious site
Religious site

San Domenico, Bologna

Basilica housing the Arca di San Domenico, a masterpiece of Gothic sculpture in Bologna.

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Museum

Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna

Bologna's premier art gallery showcasing Renaissance masterpieces by local and Italian artists.

Landmark
Landmark

Piazza Maggiore

Bologna's main square, surrounded by historic buildings and a lively atmosphere.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Giardini Margherita

Bologna's largest public park, perfect for leisurely walks, picnics, and enjoying nature in the city.

Religious site
Religious site

San Petronio, Bologna

One of the largest churches in the world, dominating Piazza Maggiore with its unfinished facade.

Religious site
Religious site

Santo Stefano, Bologna

A complex of religious buildings known as the 'Seven Churches' with a rich history in Bologna.

Landmark
Landmark

Two Towers, Bologna

Two medieval towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, offering panoramic views of Bologna.

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Museum

Archaeological Civic Museum of Bologna

Museum displaying artifacts from Bologna's Etruscan and Roman past.

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Museum

Anatomical theatre of the Archiginnasio

A historic wooden lecture hall where 17th-century medical students learned anatomy through public dissections.