Europe · Mediterranean
Bologna
Italy's culinary capital — tagliatelle al ragù, mortadella, Parmigiano-Reggiano, balsamic vinegar nearby, oldest university in Europe.
Country: Italy
Region: Emilia-Romagna
Language: it
Currency: EUR
Cost tier: $$$
Why come here
Showing scores adjusted for September.
Foodie
10.0
| Regional Cuisine Pilgrimage | 10 |
| Pasta Pizza Origin | 10 |
| Cooking School Destination | 10 |
| Food Market Culture | 9 |
| World Class Restaurant Scene | 8 |
| Coffee Culture | 6 |
Historical
9.0
| Medieval Old Town | 9 |
| Royal Palaces Castles | 6 |
| Unesco World Heritage Concentration | 6 |
Art & Museums
8.0
| Architecture Classical | 8 |
| World Class Art Museums | 6 |
| Single Artist Pilgrimage | 5 |
Romance
7.0
| Fine Dining Destination | 7 |
| Private Intimate Experiences | 7 |
Sacred Spaces
7.0
| Cathedrals Christian | 7 |
Nightlife
6.0
| Live Music Bars Late Night | 6 |
| Cocktail Bar Scene | 6 |
| Late Night Dining | 6 |
Wine, Spirits & Coffee
6.0
| Wine Country Old World | 6 |
Practical notes
terrain: urban
english widely spoken
visa free for us
etias required
walkable city
vegetarian friendly
lgbtq friendly
safe solo travel
unesco world heritage
Climate by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 43°F | 48°F | 57°F | 64°F | 73°F | 82°F | 88°F | 86°F | 77°F | 66°F | 54°F | 45°F |
| Low °F | 30°F | 32°F | 37°F | 45°F | 52°F | 59°F | 63°F | 63°F | 55°F | 48°F | 39°F | 32°F |
| Sea °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip (in) | 2.0 in | 2.0 in | 2.4 in | 2.6 in | 2.6 in | 2.2 in | 1.6 in | 2.2 in | 2.8 in | 3.3 in | 3.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Snow likely | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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